Atty. Thomas Mansfield Dunlap

Atty. Thomas Mansfield Dunlap

Thomas Mansfield Dunlap is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, government contracts, patent litigation and 12 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Mansfield Dunlap at a glance

Thomas Mansfield Dunlap is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1999), U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of V (1999), Maryland (1999), and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia (1999). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1999) and Lafayette College (B.A. University, 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of (Committee Member, Membership Committee, Intellectual Property Law Section). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Mansfield Dunlap is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, government contracts, patent litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Thomas practices at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC in Washington, DC and 3 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Mansfield Dunlap's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Mansfield Dunlap 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Thomas Mansfield Dunlap is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Thomas Mansfield Dunlap

Where is Thomas Mansfield Dunlap's law office located?
Thomas Mansfield Dunlap's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Mansfield Dunlap handle?
Thomas Mansfield Dunlap focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Thomas Mansfield Dunlap practiced law?
Thomas Mansfield Dunlap has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Thomas Mansfield Dunlap go to law school?
Thomas Mansfield Dunlap earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. University, 1994).
How can I contact Thomas Mansfield Dunlap for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Mansfield Dunlap directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Mansfield Dunlap received?
Thomas Mansfield Dunlap's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1999
B.A. University
Lafayette College
- 1994

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of V
Admitted: 1999
Maryland
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Admitted: 2009
US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2015
U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Admitted: 2017
US District Court for the Western District of Texas US District Court for the District of Puerto Ric
Admitted: 2018

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