Albert L. Fary, III

Mr. Fary has represented both large and small clients in business and intellectual property ("IP") law matters.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Fary was an associate at an intellectual property law firm in Richmond, Virginia handling copyright, trademark, and various other internet law related matters.

Prior to law school, Mr. Fary worked as a software programmer and data analyst.  Mr. Fary is skilled in a broad range of computer applications, hardware and languages.  Mr. Fary's technical background gives him a unique perspective as an attorney that allows him to better understand a client's high-tech and leading edge legal issues.  This understanding allows for more effective communications with clients about their high tech issues, which in turn will facilitate achieving the client's goals.

In his spare time, Mr. Fary serves as Webmaster of the Greater Richmond Intellectual Property Law Association (GRIPLA). 

Primary Practice Areas

• Intellectual Property-Internet/Cyber law
  • Copyrights
    • Registration
• Software/website development/licensing agreements
• DMCA takedown notices/responses
• Trademarks
  • Clearance searches
  • Registration/maintenance
  • Enforcement
  • Domain name disputes
• Trade secrets
• Business Law
  • Asset purchases/sales
  • Entity formation, reorganization and dissolution
  • Contract/Lease formation and review
  • Business Torts

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of Virginia
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Memberships

• Virginia State Bar
• Chesterfield County Bar Association
• Virginia State Bar, Intellectual Property Section
• Greater Richmond Intellectual Property Law Association, Webmaster

Education

• J.D., Widener University School of Law, 2006
• B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University ("Virginia Tech"), Business Information Technology-Computer Based Decision Support Systems, 2002