Atty. Thomas Frederick Poche

Atty. Thomas Frederick Poche

Thomas Frederick Poche is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, patent counseling. Thomas received a Ph.D. degree from University of Chicago in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Washington Washington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Thomas Frederick Poche at a glance

Thomas Frederick Poche is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1995), District of Columbia (2001), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar (2002). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Chicago (Ph.D. University, 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Frederick Poche is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, patent counseling
  • Thomas received a Ph.D. degree from University of Chicago in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Thomas practices at Cooley LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Frederick Poche's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Frederick Poche 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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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

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Where is Thomas Frederick Poche's law office located?
Thomas Frederick Poche's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Frederick Poche handle?
Thomas Frederick Poche focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Thomas Frederick Poche practiced law?
Thomas Frederick Poche has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Thomas Frederick Poche go to law school?
Thomas Frederick Poche earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (Ph.D. University, 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1995
Ph.D. University
University of Chicago
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 2002

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