Atty. Alan Peter Block
Alan Peter Block is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, patent application, antitrust & trade law and 1 other area of law. Alan received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Antitrust & Trade Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Alan Peter Block at a Glance
Alan Peter Block is a Principal based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at McKool Smith Hennigan, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1989), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1989), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989), and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 1989) and Cornell University (B.S. Chem., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 2002-2003, American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan Peter Block
- Alan Peter Block is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, patent application, antitrust & trade law and 1 other area of law
- Alan received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Alan practices at McKool Smith Hennigan, P.C. in Los Angeles, CA
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Alan Peter Block's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Peter Block handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Patent Law in Los Angeles
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Trademark Law in Los Angeles
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Alan Peter Block
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan Peter Block's practice in the field of patent, trademark, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan Peter Block brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Alan Peter Block can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and ip, Alan Peter Block can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Alan Peter Block attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Alan Peter Block Handles in Los Angeles
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