Atty. Alan Cope Johnston
Mr. Alan Cope Johnston is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, intellectual property litigation, trials and 3 other areas of law.
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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.
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- 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
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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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