Atty. Temnit Afework
Temnit Afework is a lawyer practicing patent practice, licensing, contracts & agreements. Temnit received a degree from Salve Regina University in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years.
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Temnit Afework is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Staas & Halsey LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on contracts and ip. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2003). Educated at George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia (J.D., 2002) and Salve Regina University (Bachelor, 1997). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships •American Bar Association Member •American Intellectual Property Law Association Member •District of Columbia Bar Association Member •Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Student Member. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Temnit Afework is a lawyer practicing patent practice, licensing, contracts & agreements
- Temnit received a degree from Salve Regina University in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Temnit practices at Staas & Halsey LLP in Washington, DC
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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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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 venue, 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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