Chris Collins

Mr. Collins focuses his IP practice in the field of information technology, however, his clients include high and low technology companies that need advice on how to develop, protect, transfer or maximize their return on intangible assets. While not a member of the patent bar, Mr. Collins has conducted trials and litigated matters in the United States federal courts concerning patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright and unfair competition actions, as well as trade secret actions in the local courts.

Mr. Collins also counsels businesses in the field of government contracts. His extensive experience in federal procurement includes: review and assessment of RFP’s; contract negotiation and performance; teaming and corporate partnering agreements for prime and sub-contractors; FAR and DFARS compliance; and bid protests. The ownership of intellectual property within the context of government contract rules and regulations is a special interest to Mr. Collins.

The George Washington University Law School

J.D. (1988)

1988

Legal Elite in Intellectual Property

Virginia Business Magazine

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Current

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Court of Claims

Current

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Current

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Current

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Current

D.C. Computer Law Forum

Member and Past President

Current

State Bar of Virginia  # 28770

Member

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