Atty. Robert M. Poteat

Atty. Robert M. Poteat

Robert M. Poteat is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.

Oak Ridge Oak Ridge 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About Robert M. Poteat at a glance

Robert M. Poteat is a Member based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, practicing at Robert M. Poteat, P.C.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Tennessee registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1968). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville J.D. (—) and University of South Carolina B.S.Ch.E. (—). Serands clients in Oak Ridge, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert M. Poteat is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Robert received a degree from University of South Carolina, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Robert practices at Robert M. Poteat, P.C. in Oak Ridge, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Robert M. Poteat's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert M. Poteat 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 Tennessee

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

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Where is Robert M. Poteat's law office located?
Robert M. Poteat's law practice is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The firm is Robert M. Poteat, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert M. Poteat handle?
Robert M. Poteat focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Robert M. Poteat practiced law?
Robert M. Poteat has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Robert M. Poteat go to law school?
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Practice Areas

Education

University of Tennessee at Knoxville J.D.
- In Progress
University of South Carolina B.S.Ch.E.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Tennessee registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1968

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