Atty. Phillip Decker
Phillip Decker is a lawyer practicing patent searching, patent examining, opinions on patentability. Phillip received a B.M.E. degree from University of Minnesota in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Opinions on Patentability & More Attorney · Serving Portsmouth, NH · 31+ Years Experience
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About Phillip Decker at a Glance
Phillip Decker is a patent and ip attorney based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1995) and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradema (1995). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1995) and University of Minnesota (B.M.E., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Hampshire Bar Association (Chair, Intellectual Property Section, 2002-2004) American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Portsmouth, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Phillip Decker
- Phillip Decker is a lawyer practicing patent searching, patent examining, opinions on patentability
- Phillip received a B.M.E. degree from University of Minnesota in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Phillip practices in Portsmouth, NH
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Phillip Decker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip Decker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portsmouth.
Patent Law in Portsmouth
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Intellectual Property in Portsmouth
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portsmouth
Practicing law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portsmouth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Hampshire state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Hampshire brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Hampshire courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Portsmouth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portsmouth-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portsmouth Choose Phillip Decker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Phillip Decker's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Phillip Decker brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Hampshire and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradema, Phillip Decker can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Phillip Decker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portsmouth
A Portsmouth-based practice means Phillip Decker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Phillip Decker Handles in Portsmouth
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