The Firm Profile for the Law Office of A. Edward Doudera

Attorney A. Edward Doudera has practiced law in Camden, Maine, since 1986.  He is admitted to practice in Maine and Massachusetts and before the federal District Court and the United States Supreme Court. 

After graduating from Boston University, he received his J.D. degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.  In 2005 he earned his Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology from Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, New Hampshire.

Attorney Doudera is a member of the Maine State Bar Association and of the Intellectual Property Section of the American Bar Association.

The firm focuses on three Practice Areas:

Real Estate

  • representing buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate
  • purchase and sale agreements
  • title insurance for residential and commercial properties
  • boundary agreements
  • lease agreements

Business & Commercial Law

  • business entity choice and creation
  • corporate and business law
  • business acquisitions
  • buying or selling commercial real estate
  • non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements

Intellectual Property

  • federal trademark registrations
  • copyright registration
  • copyright and trademark licensing
  • existence, ownership, protection and exploitation of trademark, copyright and other intellectual property rights
  • author and artist representation
  • technology transfer

The firm serves as General Counsel to The Pop! Tech Institute; among its varied activities is the annual Pop!Tech conference held each Fall in Camden.  The conference is generally considered the world’s preeminent gathering on the intersection of technology and culture. (www.poptech.org). 

The firm has also served as trademark counsel for such Maine businesses as Cellardoor Winery, Maine Gold maple syrup, Pen Bay Media, Dog Bone Homes, Mobo Foods, Fryerfighter, The Lobster Bank and Hot Diamonds. 
The firm's companion company, CAMDEN TITLE COMPANY, is an authorized agent for First American Title Insurance Company and can provide owner and loan title insurance policies for commercial and residential real estate.


COMMENTS FROM SELECTED CLIENTS
"I've worked with Ed Doudera for the past five years and he has represented me in a variety of matters including licensing negotiations with video distributors in Singapore and Korea and show promoters in China.  He has always been a strong advocate and quite creative in the negotiating process.  His knowledge of intellectual property law, especially copyright and trademark issues, is clearly demonstrated in his work.  He is responsive to my needs, returns phone calls promptly and executes agreements on time.  Overall, his work has been impeccable and I have a great deal of trust in his judgment."
                 

John Burstein, President, Slim Goodbody Corporation


"For the past ten years, Edward Doudera has acted as my attorney in an array of business transactions, contract negotiations, copyright and trademark matters relative to a variety of local, national and international businesses.  I have at all times found him to be responsive, available, innovative and creative.  His knowledge of intellectual property law served us well during an copyright and trade dress infringement action and he has assisted in international negotiations with my European and Far East suppliers.  Mr. Doudera has represented our company in various real estate and business transactions and is very knowledgeable with the issues surrounding running a successful business in Maine.  I have no hesitations recommending his services."
                  
Timothy Lawrence, President, Prismax Management Services, Inc.


Attorney Doudera serves as legal counsel to The Pop!Tech Institute.  Every fall Pop!Tech organizes a world renowned conference, generating many legal issues ranging from assignment of copyright to intricate sponsorship agreements with large national corporations.  Ed Doudera's broad knowledge of intellectual property law, along with his general counsel, have been essential as Pop!Tech moves forward with PBS television specials, musical CDs, video and audio podcasts and educational curriculum derived from its annual Conferences.  He has the ability to understand the technicalities, weigh these against the realities of each situation and our needs, and guide us to making the best decision.  He's always very responsive and consistently offers a great balance of expertise, common sense and good humor.
                                    
Tom LeVine, President, The Pop!Tech Institute