Andrew P. Cernota

Andrew P. Cernota is the managing member of an intellectual property law firm offering counsel on patents and trademarks. As a registered patent attorney, he advises inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses on safeguarding innovations. His practice includes guiding clients through filing procedures, robust enforcement, and portfolio management in a competitive marketplace.

Mr. Cernota studied at Dartmouth College, earning an A.B. in Chemistry, focusing on physical and inorganic fields. Later, he attended the Franklin Pierce Law Center (now the University of New Hampshire School of Law) and completed a J.D. and an L.L.M. in Intellectual Property. This academic background underpins his deep understanding of scientific concepts and legal frameworks.

As a managing member, Mr. Cernota is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and multiple state and federal courts, including the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. He advises on patent selection, licensing, and enforcement. Whether refining a medical device patent or guiding plastics manufacturing IP strategy, he offers comprehensive counsel tailored to evolving technologies and markets.

Mr. Cernota’s trademark practice encompasses searching, registration, and dispute resolution, ensuring clients secure and maintain brand identity in domestic and global markets. With a focus on high-level IP portfolio management, he collaborates with businesses of all sizes, bridging legal intricacies and commercial objectives in varied industries. This dual approach fosters innovative growth and protects investments from serious infringement or competitive challenges.

Andrew P. Cernota is active in several professional associations, including the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the American Chemical Society. He also supports local bar associations and fosters technology-driven economic development and collaboration. He remains current on emerging legal precedents by staying involved in professional circles, reinforcing his commitment to client success, and advancing best practices in intellectual property protection.

Through decades of dedicated practice, Mr. Cernota has helped businesses and innovators secure patents, defend their trademarks, and navigate evolving IP landscapes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Member, Maine Cernota & Curran
• Member, Nashua Bar Association
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Dartmouth Lawyers Association
• Member, Catholic Lawyers Guild
• Member, International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
• Member, American Chemical Society

Licensed State

• New Hampshire

Education

• University of New Hampshire School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• University of New Hampshire School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Dartmouth College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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