Ude Lu, IP Attorney in Bethesda, Maryland

Ude concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ude handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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Ude's primary office is at 6701 Democracy Blvd Ste 300, Bethesda, MD, 20817-7500. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ude usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Ude discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Ude for a ip case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ude walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Ude offer a free consultation?

  Ude charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ude's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Ude's current terms during booking.

• How long do ip cases in Maryland typically take?

  Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ude gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ude take my case if I'm outside Bethesda?

  Ude is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ude will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Ude?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ude will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ude accepting new ip clients right now?

  Ude's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.