Serving Fairfax, VA
202-644-9509
12545 White Drive Fairfax, VA 22030
Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual Property Attorney in Fairfax, VA

Creative people are often so engaged in the process of creating and developing their businesses that they can overlook the available methods to protect the fruits of their creativity. Whether you have a new invention, a distinctive product or business name, or a flair for music or stories, Johnson Legal can help you to protect and capture the value of your efforts. Johnson Legal is based in Fairfax, VA.
Patent, Trademark, Copyright and Trade Secret Counsel
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are just a few of the tools available to safeguard your interests. Lance Johnson, the owner of Johnson Legal, is a registered patent attorney and is authorized to prepare and file patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office. He also files and coordinate the filing of trademark applications for protection of your company’s distinctive name and product lines. Authors and composers may benefit from a consultation or assistance with filing applications to register a copyright for their efforts or discuss licensing those rights to others. Some businesses have valuable information that should is not right for patents. If so, contact Mr. Johnson to discuss the options and responsibilities of maintaining your information as a trade secret.
When you need an intellectual property attorney in the Fairfax, Loudoun or Prince William county, Johnson Legal is here to assist you. Appointments are available to meet your schedule. To learn more about our comprehensive approach to intellectual property, call us today.
Lance G. Johnson
The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1987 ​Iowa State University, B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 1982
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BS in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University Registered Patent Attorney with US Patent and Trademark OfficeMember of Local Appellate Courts and US Supreme CourtAdmitted in VA and DCJD from George Washington UniversityMember of Editorial Board for Law Practice Management (American Bar Association)
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