David J. Byer
David J. Byer is a USPTO correspondent of record based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS, listed on 1,075 trademark filings (497 currently live). The correspondent has worked across 207 distinct trademark owners — a mid-breadth client roster at roughly 5.2 marks per client. In TTAB matters, David J. Byer is attorney of record on 57 contested oppositions and cancellations, more often as plaintiff (42) than defendant (15). The correspondent is associated with K&L Gates LLP.
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