Atty. Steve M. McLary

Atty. Steve M. McLary

A seasoned attorney, Steve M. McLary has served Of Counsel for Peacock Law, P.C. since 2005.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Steve M. McLary at a glance

Steve M. McLary is a Patent Attorney (Of Counsel) based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Peacock Law P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Ohio registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Virginia (1971) and Indiana (1985). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1971) and Purdue University (B.S. Mechanical, 1964). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • A seasoned attorney, Steve M. McLary has served Of Counsel for Peacock Law, P.C. since 2005
  • He rewrote and updated the license format for company technology for Peacock Law P.C., and has provided counsel and advice in licensing, leasing, and joint venture strategy
  • Steve earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, and a J.D. from the University of Toledo
  • Steve is a member of the Indiana and Ohio bars, and is a Registered Patent Attorney

Selected Work Experience

  • Peacock Law P.C., Las Cruces, NM Of Counsel, 2005-present Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge, & Rice, Atlanta, GA Of Counsel, 2004-2005 Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Atlanta, GA Intellectual Property Counsel/Legal Counsel, 1992-2004 Set up, plan, organize, and manage the intellectual property activity
  • Rewrote and updated license format for company technology
  • Provided counsel and advice in licensing, leasing and joint venture strategy
  • Hillenbrand Industries, Inc., Batesville, IN Intellectual Property Counsel, 1986-1992 Plan, organize and direct all intellectual property functions for six operating companies
  • Direct outside counsel for litigation and patent preparation
  • Counsel and advise top management regarding strategy for the development and use of intellectual property
  • Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH Intellectual Property Counsel, 1985-1986 Plan, organize and direct all activities necessary to provide intellectual property identification, evaluation and protection
  • Assisted in the development of business strategy for the use of intellectual property, including license preparation and negotiation
  • Owens-Illinois, Inc., Toledo, OH Chief Counsel, Corporate Development, 1980-1985 Patent Counsel, Corporate Development, 1970-1980 Administrative, budget and general counseling function for intellectual property
  • Wrote, filed and prosecuted more than 90 U.S. patent applications and their foreign counterparts that covered a wide range of mechanical, electronic, electromechanical and chemical subject matter
  • Wrote infringement, validity and patentability opinions, license agreements, technical assistance and joint development agreements
  • In-house counsel for complex patent and anti-trust litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Steve M. McLary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve M. McLary 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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Trade Secrets

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steve M. McLary

Where is Steve M. McLary's law office located?
Steve M. McLary's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Peacock Law P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steve M. McLary handle?
Steve M. McLary focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Steve M. McLary practiced law?
Steve M. McLary has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Steve M. McLary go to law school?
Steve M. McLary earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S. Mechanical, 1964).
How can I contact Steve M. McLary for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1971
B.S. Mechanical
Purdue University
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Ohio registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Virginia
Admitted: 1971
Indiana
Admitted: 1985

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