Atty. Richard E. Fontana

Atty. Richard E. Fontana

Richard E. Fontana is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.

Raleigh Raleigh 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (984) 247-1521 Book Appointment

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About Richard E. Fontana at a glance

Richard E. Fontana is a ip attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1995). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1994) and Wesleyan University (B.A. History, 1990). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard E. Fontana is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Richard practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard E. Fontana's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Fontana 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 North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Richard E. Fontana's law office located?
Richard E. Fontana's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard E. Fontana handle?
Richard E. Fontana focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Richard E. Fontana practiced law?
Richard E. Fontana has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Richard E. Fontana go to law school?
Richard E. Fontana earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. History, 1990).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1994
B.A. History
Wesleyan University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1995

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