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Judge Donald Edward Lane

Judge

Court of Customs and Patent Appeals

Donald Edward Lane served as Judge on the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals from 1969 to 1979. The appointment came from Richard Nixon in 1969. Education: B.A. from Yale University; George Washington University.

Court
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Richard Nixon
Active
1969 – 1979
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
ewq (1969)

Education

  • B.A.Yale University (1931)
  • George Washington University

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals (1969 – 1979) — appointed by Richard Nixon
  • Commissioner1954 – 1969
  • Private practice1945 – 1954
  • U.S. Naval Reserve commander1941 – 1945
  • Private practice1935 – 1941

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Lane will decide any matter.