Attorneys
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Overview
Joseph T. Schuler ("Joe") is an attorney barred in New York State. He is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Joe began his career at a litigation boutique before joining HRFM, where he now handles a broad range of intellectual property matters. His expertise includes the following areas:
- Trademark and patent prosecution
- IP litigation
- Licensing
- Due diligence
- Nondisclosure agreements
- IP asset transfers, such as trademark and copyright assignments, domain name transfers and IP escrow agreements
Joe also advises on IP trusts and estates as well as policing and enforcement issues, providing comprehensive support to protect and manage intellectual property assets.
He graduated from Syracuse University College of Law cum laude and has a civil engineering degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Before law school, Joe worked at a civil site design firm.
Joe is a Rochester native and is based out of the HRFM Rochester office. He lives in Webster with his wife, Anna, their son, Levi, and their dog, Bandit. He enjoys playing hockey, golfing, skiing and spending time with his family in Otter Lake, New York.
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Publications
- "Of Inventions and Heirs: Estate Planning for Intellectual Property," The Daily Record IP Frontiers (November 17, 2025)
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Education
- Syracuse University College of Law
- Rochester Institute of Technology
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Memberships
- New York State Bar Association
- Monroe County Bar Association
- Onondaga County Bar Association
- NDNY Federal Court Bar Association
- Justinian Honor Society
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Admissions
- New York State Bar
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Northern District of New York