C. Douglas McDonald, Jr., Lawyer at Carlton Fields, P.A.

C. Douglas McDonald, Jr., Shareholder Attorney
Intellectual Property Litigation(60%); Patent Protection(15%); Trademark Protection(25%)

Phone:813-229-4234
Address: 4221 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607

Law Firm:	Carlton Fields, P.A.
Lawyer:	C. Douglas McDonald, Jr.
Phone:	813-229-4234
Fax:	813-229-4133
Lawyer Title:	Shareholder
Practice Areas:	Intellectual Property Litigation(60%); Patent Protection(15%); Trademark Protection(25%)
Bio:	Phi Delta Phi. Member, Georgetown Law Journal, 1973-1974. Co-Author, "Florida Franchise Law and Practice," The Florida Bar. Author/Lecturer: "Corporate Counsel Overview on Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law," Florida Bar CLE, February 1987; "Making Invention Pay," National Innovation Workshop, Small Business Development Center, University of South Florida, January 1988; "Protecting Your Ideas," Southwest Florida Innovation Workshop, University of South Florida, March 1990; "Patent Prosecution and Enforcement," Florida Bar CLE, May 1993; "Innovation & Invention: Ideas to Dollars," Small Business Development Center, University of South Florida, March 1995; "Patent and Trademark Strategies for Association Executives," Florida Society of Association Executives, July 1997; "The Basics of Trademark and Copyright Law in Florida," Lorman Education Services, January 1999; "Intellectual Property: Issues, Protection and Enforcement," Lorman Education Services, May 2000; "Intellectual Property: Issues, Protection and Enforcement," Lorman Education Services, September 2001; "Risk Management Issues in Initial Client Contact," Florida Bar Business Law Section, January 2005; "To Do or Not to Due Diligence," ALAS Patent Consultation Group, September 2006; "Risk Management Issues - Business Intake," ALAS Patent Consultation Group, November 2007; "Recent Developments in Trademark Law," ALAS Patent ConsultationGroup, November 2008; "Often Overlooked Issues in Copyright Protection and
Admitted:	1974, District of Columbia, Florida and California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal, Eleventh, Fifth, and District of Columbia Circuits; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; U.S. District Court, District of Columbia; U.S. Supreme Court; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
College:	Southern Methodist University, B.S.M.E., with honors, 1964; Stanford University, M.B.A., 1966
Law School:	Georgetown University, J.D., 1974
Membership:	The District of Columbia Bar; State Bar of California; The Florida Bar (Past Board Member, Business Law Section; Past Chairman, Intellectual Property Law Committee); American Intellectual Property Law Association; International Trademark Association.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer C. Douglas McDonald, Jr., graduated from Southern Methodist University, B.S.M.E., with honors, 1964; Stanford University, M.B.A., 1966 Georgetown University, J.D., 1974, is now employed by Carlton Fields, P.A. at 4221 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 1000 Tampa, FL 33607.

While being a member of The District of Columbia Bar; State Bar of California; The Florida Bar (Past Board Member, Business Law Section; Past Chairman, Intellectual Property Law Committee); American Intellectual Property Law Association; International Trademark Association., C. Douglas McDonald, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing C. Douglas McDonald, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether C. Douglas McDonald, Jr. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if C. Douglas McDonald, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though C. Douglas McDonald, Jr.'s office is located at Tampa, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

C. Douglas McDonald, Jr. has been admitted in 1974, District of Columbia, Florida and California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal, Eleventh, Fifth, and District of Columbia Circuits; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; U.S. District Court, District of Columbia; U.S. Supreme Court; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His or her practice areas include Intellectual Property Litigation(60%); Patent Protection(15%); Trademark Protection(25%).

C. Douglas McDonald, Jr.'s college and law school education includes Southern Methodist University, B.S.M.E., with honors, 1964; Stanford University, M.B.A., 1966, Georgetown University, J.D., 1974. Other biographical background includes Phi Delta Phi. Member, Georgetown Law Journal, 1973-1974. Co-Author, "Florida Franchise Law and Practice," The Florida Bar. Author/Lecturer: "Corporate Counsel Overview on Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law," Florida Bar CLE, February 1987; "Making Invention Pay," National Innovation Workshop, Small Business Development Center, University of South Florida, January 1988; "Protecting Your Ideas," Southwest Florida Innovation Workshop, University of South Florida, March 1990; "Patent Prosecution and Enforcement," Florida Bar CLE, May 1993; "Innovation & Invention: Ideas to Dollars," Small Business Development Center, University of South Florida, March 1995; "Patent and Trademark Strategies for Association Executives," Florida Society of Association Executives, July 1997; "The Basics of Trademark and Copyright Law in Florida," Lorman Education Services, January 1999; "Intellectual Property: Issues, Protection and Enforcement," Lorman Education Services, May 2000; "Intellectual Property: Issues, Protection and Enforcement," Lorman Education Services, September 2001; "Risk Management Issues in Initial Client Contact," Florida Bar Business Law Section, January 2005; "To Do or Not to Due Diligence," ALAS Patent Consultation Group, September 2006; "Risk Management Issues - Business Intake," ALAS Patent Consultation Group, November 2007; "Recent Developments in Trademark Law," ALAS Patent ConsultationGroup, November 2008; "Often Overlooked Issues in Copyright Protection and . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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