Atty. Ray Meiers

Atty. Ray Meiers

Ray’s practice started in 2000, after having spent five years working as an engineer. He spent the first ten years of his law practice with larger firms, gaining invaluable training and experience serving numerous clients.

Canton Canton 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Ray Meiers at a glance

Ray Meiers is a Partner based in Canton, Ohio, practicing at Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Legal Professional Association. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2000), United States Patent and Trademark Office (2002), and Ohio (2007). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 2000) and University of Toledo (B.S. Mechanical, 1992). Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ray’s practice started in 2000, after having spent five years working as an engineer
  • He spent the first ten years of his law practice with larger firms, gaining invaluable training and experience serving numerous clients
  • Over the years, Ray has obtained hundreds of patents and trademarks on behalf of clients
  • He has also conducted numerous investigations into the value, validity, and scope of patents in various areas of technology and business
  • Ray is a frequent lecturer on IP topics
  • His current and previous Professional Involvements include: American Intellectual Property Law Association (Electronic and Computer Law Committee) American Society of Mechanical Engineers Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Intellectual Property Owners Association Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association Toledo Intellectual Property Law Association (Past President) Ray possesses engineering degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering (University of Toledo) and a law degree from University of Cincinnati, College of Law
  • He was registered as a Patent Attorney with the U.S
  • Patent and Trademark Office in 2002
  • Ray’s experience obtaining patents includes the following areas of technology: Aircraft engines, including lubrication scavenge systems and shaft coupling systems Automotive systems, including chassis, brakes, steering columns, and climate control Building & construction, including tools and fixtures Edible consumer products, including appearance, formulations, and food manufacturing processes General electromechanical & mechanical devices, including clamps, weld guns, valves, ball screws and constant velocity joints Heat transfer systems, including evaporators/condensers, geothermal systems, vortex tubes and Stirling cycle applications Manufacturing & assembly systems, including robotic manipulators, endless conveyors and modular production arrangements Material science, including laser treatment of surfaces, electro-chemical machining and metal casting Packaging systems, including packaging materials and packaging processes Textiles, including fabric formation and laminating

Practice Areas Explained

Ray Meiers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ray Meiers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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 Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Canton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ray Meiers

Where is Ray Meiers's law office located?
Ray Meiers's law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. The firm is Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Legal Professional Association. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ray Meiers handle?
Ray Meiers focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Ray Meiers practiced law?
Ray Meiers has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Ray Meiers go to law school?
Ray Meiers earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Mechanical, 1992).
How can I contact Ray Meiers for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 2000
B.S. Mechanical
University of Toledo
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2000
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2002
Ohio
Admitted: 2007

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