Maurice U. Cahn

Maurice U. Cahn is an intellectual property lawyer and partner with Cahn & Samuels, LLP in Washington, D.C. He has more than 30 years of experience in intellectual property law. He handles patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. His practice includes intellectual property acquisition, management, protection, enforcement, and defense before federal courts, administrative agencies, and the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Cahn earned his J.D. from Catholic University, Columbus School of Law. He received his M.S. in Organic Chemistry and B.S. in Chemistry from Lehigh University. His graduate research focused on organic radioimmunoassay techniques. His scientific background supports a multidisciplinary approach to intellectual property matters involving complex technologies and technical issues.

Mr. Cahn has extensive patent prosecution experience and serves as attorney of record for hundreds of federal trademark registrations. He represents clients in federal litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. His experience extends to matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, US Customs Service, and Consumer Product Safety Commission. He advises clients on developing and protecting intellectual property portfolios.

Maurice U. Cahn is registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office. He is admitted before the US Supreme Court and several federal appellate and district courts. His admissions include courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia. He combines litigation, prosecution, administrative, and counseling experience to assist clients with intellectual property rights across multiple forums.

Law Office Affiliations

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

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• Catholic University, Columbus School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lehigh University
  Master of Science (MS)
• Lehigh University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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