Atty. David Michael Saunders

Atty. David Michael Saunders

David Michael Saunders is a lawyer practicing appeals, intellectual property litigation, patent litigation. David received a B.S.E. degree from Bucknell University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

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Profile Summary

About David Michael Saunders at a glance

David Michael Saunders is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practforg at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals for the (2008) and District of Columbia (2013). Educated at Bucknell University (B.S.E. Computer, 2005) and Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. 2008 Order of the Coif Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude (—). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • David Michael Saunders is a lawyer practicing appeals, intellectual property litigation, patent litigation
  • David received a B.S.E. degree from Bucknell University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • David practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Michael Saunders's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Saunders handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Michael Saunders

Where is David Michael Saunders's law office located?
David Michael Saunders's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Michael Saunders handle?
David Michael Saunders focuses on patent, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Michael Saunders practiced law?
David Michael Saunders has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did David Michael Saunders go to law school?
David Michael Saunders earned their education at (B.S.E. Computer, 2005); (—).
How can I contact David Michael Saunders for a consultation?
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Education

B.S.E. Computer
Bucknell University
- 2005
Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. 2008 Order of the Coif Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude
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Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013

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