Atty. B. Thomas Duk Ph.D.

Atty. B. Thomas Duk Ph.D.

B. Thomas Duk, Ph.D. is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, life sciences and 2 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. at a glance

B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2003). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Molecular, 2007) and Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2002). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • B. Thomas Duk, Ph.D. is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, life sciences and 2 other areas of law
  • B. Thomas received a Ph.D. degree from Illinois Institute of Technology in 2007, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • B. Thomas practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

B. Thomas Duk Ph.D.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. 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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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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 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 B. Thomas Duk Ph.D.

Where is B. Thomas Duk Ph.D.'s law office located?
B. Thomas Duk Ph.D.'s law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. handle?
B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. focuses on patent, ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. practiced law?
B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. go to law school?
B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. earned their education at (Ph.D. Molecular, 2007); (J.D., 2002).
How can I contact B. Thomas Duk Ph.D. for a consultation?
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Education

Ph.D. Molecular
Illinois Institute of Technology
- 2007
J.D.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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