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Lazar, Dale S.

Dale S. Lazar

Retired Partner

  • dale.lazar@dlapiper.com
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  • District of Columbia
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • Virginia

Recognitions

The respected English publisher Chambers & Partners has repeatedly recognized Dale in their Chambers USA guide, and has stated he "is a highly respected patent attorney with wide-ranging expertise." Clients "praise his 'depth of understanding in technical matters,'" and he has been "described as an 'expert on drafting techniques' who also possesses an 'exceptional knowledge of patent case law.'" Sources have stated that Dale is "exceptionally qualified to help clients navigate complicated software and mobile patent matters." They have also said he is "exemplary in his responsiveness," "thoughtful, works to accommodate our goals and is generally efficient." Clients have recognized that "he is not only a lawyer, but an electrical engineer – that’s a powerful combination and very helpful to us…stick with him because of the knowledge he has and the service he provides – he is exceptional."

The Legal 500 United States  has recognized him for his patent litigation practice.

Dale is listed in three Marquis publications, Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World, and he has been named both a Virginia Super Lawyer and a Washington, DC Super Lawyer in the area of Intellectual Property.

Education

  • J.D., Cornell Law School 1977
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, Cornell University 1974
    with distinction
    Tau Beta Pi
    Eta Kappa Nu

Courts

  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • United States Court of Federal Claims

Memberships

  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property
  • Computer Law Association
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Teaching Experience

Dale teaches patent law at Mason University Law School and writes and lectures extensively on patent prosecution and litigation for the Patent Resources Group. He taught "Designing around Valid US Patents" from 1993 to 1999, "Electronics and Software Patent Copyright Practice" in 1998, "Advanced Patent Prosecution" from 1979 to 1998, "Crafting and Drafting Winning Patents" since 1999 and the Patent Bar review course since 1984.

Dale "is not only a lawyer, but an electrical engineer – that’s a powerful combination and very helpful to us…stick with him because of the knowledge he has and the service he provides – he is exceptional," clients quoted in Chambers USA

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