Atty. Rowland Richards III

Atty. Rowland Richards III

Rowland Richards III is a lawyer practicing canadian cross border, education, intellectual property and 11 other areas of law. Rowland received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Rowland Richards III at a glance

Rowland Richards III is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Phillips Lytle LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in New York (1997), Massachusetts (1997), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1997), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark O (1999). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1996) and Cornell University (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Erie County, New York State and American Bar Associations Niagara Frontier Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rowland Richards III is a lawyer practicing canadian cross border, education, intellectual property and 11 other areas of law
  • Rowland received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Rowland practices at Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Rowland Richards III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rowland Richards III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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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.

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IP Licensing

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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 Buffalo 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

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Where is Rowland Richards III's law office located?
Rowland Richards III's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Phillips Lytle LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rowland Richards III handle?
Rowland Richards III focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Rowland Richards III practiced law?
Rowland Richards III has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Rowland Richards III go to law school?
Rowland Richards III earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact Rowland Richards III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Rowland Richards III received?
Rowland Richards III's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1996
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark O
Admitted: 1999

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