Atty. Thomas E. Nelson
Thomas E. Nelson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, electrical patents and 1 other area of law.
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Thomas E. Nelson is a Patent Atty. based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in New York (1994), District of Columbia (2000), and Virginia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2011). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S.E.E., 1985). Serves clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas E. Nelson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, electrical patents and 1 other area of law
- Thomas received a B.S.E.E. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Thomas practices in Arlington, VA
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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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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Arlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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