Atty. Toby Michael John Butterfield

Atty. Toby Michael John Butterfield

Toby Michael John Butterfield is a lawyer practicing copyright application, trademark application, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Toby received a B.A. degree from Oxford in 1988, and has been licensed for 37 years.

New York New York 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Toby Michael John Butterfield at a glance

Toby Michael John Butterfield is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in England and Wales (1989), New York (1992), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Court (1992). Educated at New York Univ. (LL.M. International, 1990) and Oxford (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Toby Michael John Butterfield is a lawyer practicing copyright application, trademark application, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Toby received a B.A. degree from Oxford in 1988, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Toby practices at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Toby Michael John Butterfield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Toby Michael John Butterfield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright 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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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Toby Michael John Butterfield

Where is Toby Michael John Butterfield's law office located?
Toby Michael John Butterfield's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Toby Michael John Butterfield handle?
Toby Michael John Butterfield focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Toby Michael John Butterfield practiced law?
Toby Michael John Butterfield has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Toby Michael John Butterfield go to law school?
Toby Michael John Butterfield earned their education at (LL.M. International, 1990); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Toby Michael John Butterfield for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Toby Michael John Butterfield received?
Toby Michael John Butterfield's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M. International
New York Univ.
- 1990
B.A.
Oxford
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

England and Wales
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Court
Admitted: 1992

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