Ruffin B. Cordell
About Ruffin B. Cordell
Ruffin B. Cordell is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Ruffin B. Cordell is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Fish & Richardson PC
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Washington, DC
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