Alan G. Towner

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Alan G. Towner: Attorney with Leech Tishman
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Biography

Alan G. Towner focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Alan serves as Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Alan regularly handles matters including preparing and prosecuting patent, trademark, and copyright applications, patentability opinions, patent infringement and validity studies, trademark clearance opinions, patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation, and general intellectual property counseling.

Alan began his career as a Patent Examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, specializing in mechanical areas of technology. He also has experience as a research associate and patent attorney in the aerospace industry, where he handled diverse technologies including metal alloys, composites, and ceramics. In private practice since 1992, Alan has dealt with a broad range of technologies in the chemical, material, medical, mechanical, data storage, electronic devices, and nano-technology areas.
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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Intellectual Property

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Pennsylvania State University, B.S., 1983
Law School Attended:
University of Baltimore, J.D., 1992
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, Maryland; 1993, Pennsylvania; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Birth Information:
New Kensington, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1961
ISLN:
901100465

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Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.2/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/07/12 in Intellectual Property

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/19/11 in Intellectual Property

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 12/14/11 in Intellectual Property

    I have known Mr. Towner professionally for a number of years. He is a lawyer of outstanding ability and meets the highest ethical standards. In my opinion he is entitled to receive the highest possible rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 12/05/11 in Intellectual Property Prosecution

    Alan has unique background in the area of intellectual property law, both in-house aerospace-defense counsel and private practice (law firm). This unique combination of experience and skills allows him to handle very complex issues relating to engin... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 01/06/12 in Intellectual Property

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/12/11 in Intellectual Property

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/03/11 in Intellectual Property

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/09/09 in Patent Licensing

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/09/09 in Patents

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  • 1.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/02/14 in Intellectual Property

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412-944-2875  Phone

412-227-5551  Fax

www.leechtishman.com/people/alan-g-towner

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