Atty. Stephen Wallace Barns

Atty. Stephen Wallace Barns

Stephen Wallace Barns is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, patents and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a B.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Granville Granville 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Wallace Barns at a glance

Stephen Wallace Barns is a Partner based in Granville, Ohio, practicing at Miller & Barns PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1995) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Tra (1995). Educated at American University (J.D., 1995) and Ohio State University (B.S., 1990). Active member of American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Granville, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Wallace Barns is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, patents and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Stephen practices at Miller & Barns PLLC in Granville, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Wallace Barns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Wallace Barns 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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IP Licensing

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Wallace Barns

Where is Stephen Wallace Barns's law office located?
Stephen Wallace Barns's law practice is located in Granville, Ohio. The firm is Miller & Barns PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Wallace Barns handle?
Stephen Wallace Barns focuses on patent, ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Stephen Wallace Barns practiced law?
Stephen Wallace Barns has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Stephen Wallace Barns go to law school?
Stephen Wallace Barns earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Stephen Wallace Barns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University
- 1995
B.S.
Ohio State University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Tra
Admitted: 1995

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