Atty. Peter James Stern

Atty. Peter James Stern

Peter James Stern is a lawyer practicing litigation / japan, intellectual property / technology transactions - japan, japan and 7 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1985, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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About Peter James Stern at a glance

Peter James Stern is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on formation, patent, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Amherst College (B.A. University, 1985). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter James Stern is a lawyer practicing litigation / japan, intellectual property / technology transactions - japan, japan and 7 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1985, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Peter practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter James Stern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter James Stern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate 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.

Peter James Stern is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing 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 San Francisco 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 Peter James Stern

Where is Peter James Stern's law office located?
Peter James Stern's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter James Stern handle?
Peter James Stern focuses on formation, patent, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter James Stern practiced law?
Peter James Stern has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Peter James Stern go to law school?
Peter James Stern earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. University, 1985).
How can I contact Peter James Stern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
- 1992
B.A. University
Amherst College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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