About Howard Alan Newman

Howard Alan Newman, MBA, is a attorney specializing in business law, intellectual property, appeals, arbitration, mediation, and patents. He is admitted to practice in Oregon, Maryland, Florida, and the District of Columbia, and is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His practice spans both litigation and transactional matters, serving clients across the United States and internationally, including a niche practice in Brazil. Mr. Newman earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and a Minor in Chemistry from the University of Florida in 1994. He also holds an MBA with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Finance from the University of Florida. He completed his Juris Doctor with concentrations in Intellectual Property and Litigation at the University of Florida.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Newman has experience as a CEO of a start-up company and as an associate in an incubator. He has also performed financial valuations of intellectual property in both litigation and arms-length transactions. His clientele includes law firms, individuals, and small to medium-sized entities. Mr. Newman is a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, where he co-chairs the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Section. He is also a member of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia's Patent Trademark Committee.

He has been admitted to practice before various U.S. District Courts, including those in the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the Western District of Michigan. He is also admitted to the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Eleventh. Federal Circuits, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr.

Newman maintains offices in Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., under the name Newman Law Offices. The Portland office is located at 1001 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97214. The Washington, D.C., office is at 1717 K Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006. He can be reached at (503) 535-8040 in Portland and (202) 544-8040 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Newman's diverse background and experience enable him to provide comprehensive legal services to many clients, addressing complex legal issues with a strategic and informed approach.

Education

University of Florida

B.A. (1994) | History

University of Florida

Minor (1994) | Chemistry

University of Florida

MBA | Entrepreneurship and Finance

University of Florida

J.D. | Intellectual Property and Litigation

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Portuguese (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

United States Patent and Trademark Office
Maryland
11th Circuit
Oregon
U.S. Supreme Court
4th Circuit
Federal Circuit
District of Columbia
Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Business Law Intellectual Property Appeals Arbitration Mediation Patents

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Transactional

Certifications & Awards

Registered Patent Lawyer

USPTO

Professional Associations

Bar Association of Montgomery County (BAMC)

Co-Chair Intellectual Property & Technology Law Section Current

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Patent Trademark Committee Current

Hauswiesner Law Group PLC

Of Counsel Current

Greenberg & Lieberman, LLC

Of Counsel Current

US District Court for Florida--Northern District

Current

US District Court for Florida--Southern District

Current

US District Court for Maryland

Current

US District Court for the District of Columbia

Current

US District Court for Michigan--Western District

Current

Christopher Paul Mitchell

Of Counsel Current

Maryland State Bar

has membership 2005 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 1001 SW 5th Avenue Suite 1100 Portland OR 97214

Office 2

 1717 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006