Atty. Robert A. Cote, Jr

Atty. Robert A. Cote, Jr

Robert A. Cote, Jr is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, software disputes.

New York New York 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Robert A. Cote, Jr at a glance

Robert A. Cote, Jr is a Managing Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at McKool Smith. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1990). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1989) and Syracuse University (B.S.E.E., 1986). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations New York Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert A. Cote, Jr is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, software disputes
  • Robert received a B.S.E.E. degree from Syracuse University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Robert practices at McKool Smith in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. Cote, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Cote, Jr 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert A. Cote, Jr

Where is Robert A. Cote, Jr's law office located?
Robert A. Cote, Jr's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is McKool Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert A. Cote, Jr handle?
Robert A. Cote, Jr focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert A. Cote, Jr practiced law?
Robert A. Cote, Jr has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Robert A. Cote, Jr go to law school?
Robert A. Cote, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S.E.E., 1986).
How can I contact Robert A. Cote, Jr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1989
B.S.E.E.
Syracuse University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1990

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