Atty. Alan Cope Johnston

Atty. Alan Cope Johnston

Mr. Alan Cope Johnston is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, intellectual property litigation, trials and 3 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan Cope Johnston at a glance

Alan Cope Johnston is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1975), District of Columbia (1979), and New York (2004). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1975) and Yale University (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Alan Cope Johnston is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, intellectual property litigation, trials and 3 other areas of law
  • Alan received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Alan practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Cope Johnston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Cope Johnston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate 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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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Alan Cope Johnston

Where is Alan Cope Johnston's law office located?
Alan Cope Johnston's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Cope Johnston handle?
Alan Cope Johnston focuses on patent, business, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Alan Cope Johnston practiced law?
Alan Cope Johnston has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Alan Cope Johnston go to law school?
Alan Cope Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Alan Cope Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1975
B.A.
Yale University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 2004

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