About
Larita Yusuf is a skilled litigator and patent attorney with a passion for protecting creators' works. Learn more about her background and expertise in intellectual property law. Larita Yusuf is a seasoned litigator and a registered patent attorney based in Uniondale, New York. With a strong background in intellectual property law, she has successfully helped creators secure design patents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Office (ARIPO), as well as register their original works with the U.S. Copyright Office. Ms. Yusuf holds a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law and a B. Sci. in Biology from Francis Marion University. During her time in law school, she gained valuable experience as a federal judicial intern in the District of South Carolina and as a patent legal intern at a boutique intellectual property law office in North Carolina. Licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Ms. Yusuf brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. She has also worked as a patent examiner at the USPTO and served as a Lawyer Facilitator for North Carolina Central University’s Intellectual Property Bootcamp, where she led educational workshops on intellectual property. In addition to her legal career, Ms. Yusuf is a lover of performing arts and a children's book author. Her passion for protecting and defending the works of creators shines through in her work. By combining her expertise in intellectual property law with her litigation experience, Ms. Yusuf strategically enforces her clients' intellectual property rights to ensure they are properly safeguarded. Overall, Larita Yusuf is a dedicated and skilled attorney who is committed to advocating for and protecting the rights of creators in the intellectual property realm.
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- Intellectual Property
- Patents
- Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
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