Atty. Thorsten Schmidt
Thorsten Schmidt is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, ip arbitration, patent litigation and 2 other areas of law. Thorsten received a degree from Frankfurt University in 1997, and has been licensed for 28 years.
IP Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 28+ Years Experience
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About Thorsten Schmidt at a Glance
Thorsten Schmidt is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Schmidt LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and adr. Admitted to practice in Germany (1998) and New York (2001). Educated at Duke University School of Law (LL.M., 1998) and Frankfurt University (2nd State Exam Universitat Hamburg Class of 1994 1st State Exam, 1997). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thorsten Schmidt
- Thorsten Schmidt is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, ip arbitration, patent litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Thorsten received a degree from Frankfurt University in 1997, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Thorsten practices at Schmidt LLC in New York, NY
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Thorsten Schmidt's Areas of Legal Practice
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Patent Law in New York
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Trademark Law in New York
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Thorsten Schmidt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thorsten Schmidt's practice in the field of patent, trademark, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thorsten Schmidt brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Germany and New York, Thorsten Schmidt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and adr, Thorsten Schmidt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Thorsten Schmidt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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