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jdrayton@cooley.com
Joseph Drayton is a first chair trial lawyer who has represented the nation’s largest enterprises in competitive and strategic litigation involving varied forms of technology. Joe’s mission as a lawyer is to find solutions to issues and disputes plaguing clients. Joe's practice background includes a broad range of intellectual property and complex commercial matters including patent litigation, trademark and copyright usage, trade dress, design patents and false advertising.
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Commercial Litigation
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Litigation
ITC Section 337 Litigation
Trademark, Copyright & Advertising
Communications
Internet & Social Media
Software
Technology
Superior dedication to client service
University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolJD, 1997
University of Maryland, College ParkBS, 1993
District of Columbia
Maryland
New York
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American Bar Association
Federal Bar Council
Maryland State Bar Association
Metropolitan Black Bar Association
National Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Super Lawyers: Top IP Lawyer
New York Law Journal: 2018 Distinguished Leader
Lawdragon: 500 Leading Lawyers
IAM Patent 1000: Nation's Best Advocates - 40 Lawyers Under 40
Savoy Magazine - Most Influential Black Lawyers
The New York City Bar Association: Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award (2014)
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity: Fellow (2013)
Legal 500: Dispute Resolution – General Commercial Disputes; Intellectual Property: Patents - Litigation; Trade Secrets – Litigation and Non-Contentious Matters)
Joe was one of 30 IP attorneys selected for their superior dedication to client service.
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