Atty. Scott James Popma

Atty. Scott James Popma

Mr. Scott James Popma is a lawyer practicing patents, patent litigation, patent portfolio management and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Scott James Popma at a glance

Scott James Popma is a patent, ip, and product liability attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in California (1999) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D. Biology, 1998) and University of Michigan (B.S. Biology, 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Scott James Popma is a lawyer practicing patents, patent litigation, patent portfolio management and 4 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Scott practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Scott James Popma's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott James Popma handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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.

Scott James Popma is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Product Liability

Scott James Popma is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott James Popma

Where is Scott James Popma's law office located?
Scott James Popma's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott James Popma handle?
Scott James Popma focuses on patent, ip, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Scott James Popma practiced law?
Scott James Popma has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Scott James Popma go to law school?
Scott James Popma earned their education at (J.D. Biology, 1998); (B.S. Biology, 1995).
How can I contact Scott James Popma for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Biology
University of Michigan
- 1998
B.S. Biology
University of Michigan
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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