Paul L Ratcliffe

Paul L Ratcliffe

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 26 years

Patent application Lawyer at Ashburn, VA
Practice Areas: Patent Application, Contracts & Agreements, Licensing ... +2 more

44081 Pipeline Plaza, Ste 305, Ashburn, VA

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Internet 15%

25 years

15%
Licensing 15%

25 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 23 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 26 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2000

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Attentive Law Group, PLLC

44081 Pipeline Plaza, Ste 305, Ashburn, VA, 20147

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Paul L Ratcliffe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nils | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great trademark work!

When I started my company, my old employer threatened to sue me for using an image that was too close to one he had trademarked. I hired Paul, and after some quick work, assured me that the images were not close enough, or unique enough for him to have solid legal ground to stand on. This really ca...lmed me quickly. I think his comprehensive experience in patents and trademarks allowed him to decisively set my mind at ease rapidly.

Posted by Ahmed | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

President & COO

I have used Paul’s legal services for the past 7 years for both general business and patent work. In every case he has done exceptional work and given me great advice. Because he has worked in both start-ups as well as large corporations and at the USPTO, he has seen so many of the scenarios I have ...faced. In addition his network is deep and if he doesn’t know the answer he knows where to get it. Lastly, he is very fair when it comes to pricing so you won’t break your bank account. I highly recommend him!

Posted by Ben | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney with Business Mind

I have used Paul for years and have found him to be an exceptional attorney that applies business first. When reviewing a patent or trademark, he always starts out the conversation with the business value proposition and then applies the legal angle. This is particularly important to me as I have a... small business and speed to market and accuracy are very important. In addition, Paul's fees are very fair.

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Paul L Ratcliffe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacob Lebowitz

Trademark application lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great lawyer, very knowledgeable and experienced with patent and trademark work."

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Ryan Posey

Intellectual property lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paul is an intellectual property law guru. I have worked with Paul on several trademark matters, for which I can attest he does extremely high quality work. Paul is a thoughtful lawyer, who thinks through all the angles. I often consult with Paul when I have a client with questions about intellectual property law. I highly endorse Paul Ratcliffe, his firm, and his excellent work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Catholic University Of America, Columbus School Of Law

2004 - Present

Partner and Founder, Attentive Law Group

Associations

2010 - Present

George Mason Enterprise Center

Volunteer Attorney

2008 - Present

Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce

Member

2002 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2002 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

1999

Catholic University of America, School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

B.S.A.E.

Languages

English

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