Frederick N. Samuels

Frederick N. Samuels is an intellectual property lawyer and partner with Cahn & Samuels, LLP in Washington, D.C. He has practiced privately since 1990 after beginning his career as a Patent Examiner with the US Patent and Trademark Office. He handles intellectual property matters involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, administrative proceedings, and litigation. His experience includes intellectual property disputes at the trial and appellate levels.

Mr. Samuels earned his J.D. from George Washington University. He received his B.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland. His technical education supports his work with inventions across electrical, computer, software, medical, and other technology fields. His earlier experience as a Patent Examiner provides additional perspective when handling patent prosecution and related proceedings before the USPTO.

Mr. Samuels prosecutes patents involving electrical and computer hardware, software, diagnostic devices, ophthalmological devices, e-commerce, telemedicine, and other technologies. He handles patent appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. His practice extends to domestic and international trademark and copyright prosecution, including trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings. He advises clients on technology transfer, licensing, and strategies for acquiring, managing, and exploiting intellectual property.

Frederick N. Samuels is registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office. He is admitted in Maryland and the District of Columbia and before several federal courts. His practice includes government software rights, technical data rights, and ownership issues arising under the Bayh-Dole Act. He has developed intellectual property strategies for businesses at different stages of development and has presented on intellectual property matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cahn & Samuels, LLP
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Maryland

Education

• George Washington University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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