Atty. Robert A. Rowan

Atty. Robert A. Rowan

Robert A. Rowan is a lawyer practicing trademark infringement, intellectual property, copyright infringement and 4 other areas of law.

Arlington Arlington 53 Years Experience 53 year
Call (571) 670-6056

Profile Summary

About Robert A. Rowan at a glance

Robert A. Rowan is a Member based in Arlington, Virginia, practicing at Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1973), U.S. Claims Court (1974), U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1973) and University of Missouri (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Hawaii, Maryland, Virginia and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation and Intellectual Property Law) Bar Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert A. Rowan is a lawyer practicing trademark infringement, intellectual property, copyright infringement and 4 other areas of law
  • Robert received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Robert practices at Nixon & Vanderhye P.C. in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. Rowan's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

Robert A. Rowan is one of 20,983 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Virginia →

Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Robert A. Rowan is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Robert A. Rowan is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert A. Rowan

Where is Robert A. Rowan's law office located?
Robert A. Rowan's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. The firm is Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert A. Rowan handle?
Robert A. Rowan focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Robert A. Rowan practiced law?
Robert A. Rowan has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Robert A. Rowan go to law school?
Robert A. Rowan earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact Robert A. Rowan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert A. Rowan received?
Robert A. Rowan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1973
A.B.
University of Missouri
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circui
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1985
Maryland
Admitted: 1986
Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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