Frank A. DeCosta III

Background

DeCosta III, Frank A. was born in 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Education

Cornell University (Bachelor of Science, 1985. Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 1986). Howard University (Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering, 1992).

Georgetown University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1996).

Spoken languages: French.

Career

Worked at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, Limited liability partnership (Washington, District of Columbia) specializing in Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Unfair Competition, Licensing and Related Litigation, Antitrust, International Trade and Government Contract Law. Admitted to the bar, 1996, Maryland (Not admitted District of Columbia). Member: American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers.

Founded in 1965, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner has grown to become the largest law firm practicing in the specialized field of intellectual property law in Washington, District of Columbia, and one of the largest in the United States. The intellectual property practice of the firm encompasses every area of technology and includes all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law.

The firm also has a significant practice in other areas related to the interface of law and technology, such as computer law, unfair competition, government contracts, export control, and related antitrust, licensing, litigation and international trade matters.

Achievements

• Frank A. DeCosta III has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: American Intellectual Property Law Association. Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers.