Atty. Sean Michael Coughlin

Atty. Sean Michael Coughlin

Sean Michael Coughlin is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, patent application, intellectual property. Sean received a M.A. degree from Boston University, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Sean Michael Coughlin at a glance

Sean Michael Coughlin is an Of Counsel based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (2007), District of Columbia (2008), California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2010), and Massachusetts (2013). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2007) and Boston University M.A. Biochemistry Brown University (Sc.B., 1997). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean Michael Coughlin is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, patent application, intellectual property
  • Sean received a M.A. degree from Boston University, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Sean practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Kansas City, MO and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Michael Coughlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean Michael Coughlin 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.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sean Michael Coughlin

Where is Sean Michael Coughlin's law office located?
Sean Michael Coughlin's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Lathrop Gage LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Michael Coughlin handle?
Sean Michael Coughlin focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Sean Michael Coughlin practiced law?
Sean Michael Coughlin has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Sean Michael Coughlin go to law school?
Sean Michael Coughlin earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (Sc.B., 1997).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2007
Sc.B.
Boston University M.A. Biochemistry Brown University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008
California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2010
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2013

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