Atty. Steven James Schwarz

Atty. Steven James Schwarz

Mr. Steven James Schwarz is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution and counseling, intellectual property litigation, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Steven James Schwarz at a glance

Steven James Schwarz is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Venable Llp. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2000) and District of Columbia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2002). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D. M.I.P., 2001) and Franklin Pierce Law Center (M.I.P. Franklin, 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Steven James Schwarz is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution and counseling, intellectual property litigation, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Steven received a degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 2000, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Steven practices at Venable LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Steven James Schwarz's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Steven James Schwarz is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Steven James Schwarz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Steven James Schwarz

Where is Steven James Schwarz's law office located?
Steven James Schwarz's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Venable Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven James Schwarz handle?
Steven James Schwarz focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Steven James Schwarz practiced law?
Steven James Schwarz has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Steven James Schwarz go to law school?
Steven James Schwarz earned their education at (J.D. M.I.P., 2001); (M.I.P. Franklin, 2000).
How can I contact Steven James Schwarz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. M.I.P.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 2001
M.I.P. Franklin
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2002

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