Atty. Stephen A. Slusher
Stephen Slusher is experienced in both litigation and transactional IP matters in copyright, trademark, and patents. He earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from St.
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Stephen A. Slusher is a Patent Attorney (Of Counsel) based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Peacock Law P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (1977), United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (1977), New Mexico (1977), and United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2002). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1977) and St. John’s College (Santa Fe), (B.A. Liberal, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Stephen Slusher is experienced in both litigation and transactional IP matters in copyright, trademark, and patents
- He earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from St. John’s College in Santa Fe, and a J.D. cum laude from the University of New Mexico
- He is licensed to practice in New Mexico, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court
- He is also a Registered Patent Attorney
Selected Work Experience
- Peacock Law P.C., Albuquerque, NM Of Counsel, January 1999-Present Of Counsel and Registered Patent Attorney working in patent prosecution in biotechnology, genetics, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, metrology systems and material sciences
- Also handling patent, trademark, intellectual property litigation and licensing matters
- Palatin Technologies, Inc., Cranbury, NJ In-House Counsel, May 1996-September 1996
- Chief Legal Officer, July 2005-Present In-house counsel of publicly-traded (NYSE MKT: PTN) development-stage biotechnology company
- Responsible for Securities and Exchange Commission filings, securities law compliance, transactional agreements and patent prosecution
- Slusher/Associates LLC, Albuquerque, NM Attorney, September 1996 – February 1999 Practice primarily limited to high technology and development-stage companies, including corporate finance, securities and intellectual property
- Coordinated intellectual property portfolios with patent counsel, including patent preparation and office action responses
- Prepared offering documentation and public company reports, including Securities and Exchange Commission filings
- RhoMed Incorporated, Albuquerque, NM Executive Vice President, May 1986-June 1996 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and co-founder of biotechnology company developing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine drugs
- Responsible for legal affairs and related functions, including intellectual property and securities law compliance, and corporate development
- Community & Professional Activities: • TVC Advisor • New Mexico Biotechnology & Biomedical Association, Member • New Mexico Foundation for Human Enrichment, President • MPower Citizen’s Advisory Board for New Mexico AIDS Services, Member • Chair, Trenton Ethics Board • Treasurer and Director, Artworks Trenton Inc
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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 New Mexico
Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albuquerque are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico 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 Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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