Atty. Roberto J Devoto

Atty. Roberto J Devoto

Roberto J Devoto is a lawyer practicing patent. Roberto received a M.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Washington Washington 24 Years Experience 24 year
Call (650) 517-0420

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About Roberto J Devoto at a glance

Roberto J Devoto is a Principal based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Fish & Richardson P.C.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2002) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2004). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1999) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S. Electrical, 1996). Active member of State Bar of Michigan The District of Columbia Bar. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Roberto J Devoto is a lawyer practicing patent
  • Roberto received a M.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Roberto practices at Fish & Richardson P.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Roberto J Devoto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roberto J Devoto 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 District of Columbia

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

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Where is Roberto J Devoto's law office located?
Roberto J Devoto's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Fish & Richardson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roberto J Devoto handle?
Roberto J Devoto focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Roberto J Devoto practiced law?
Roberto J Devoto has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Roberto J Devoto go to law school?
Roberto J Devoto earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (M.S. Electrical, 1996).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1999
M.S. Electrical
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2004

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