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Thomas W. Cole is a Shareholder based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at George H. Spencer. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1975), District of Columbia (1977), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1977), and Virginia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1982). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1975) and Carnegie Mellon University (B.S.I.E., 1971). Active member of North Carolina State Bar The District of Columbia Bar The Virginia Bar. Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Thomas W. Cole is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 5 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S.I.E. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Thomas practices at George H. Spencer in McLean, 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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 McLean 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 andnue, 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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