Atty. Bernard Edward Shay

Atty. Bernard Edward Shay

Bernard Edward Shay is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property law. Bernard received a B.S.E.E. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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About Bernard Edward Shay at a glance

Bernard Edward Shay is a Gen. Coun. based in Los Altos, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1988), New York (1989), and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2004). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1988) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E., 1980). Serands clients in Los Altos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bernard Edward Shay is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property law
  • Bernard received a B.S.E.E. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Bernard practices in Los Altos, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard Edward Shay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernard Edward Shay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Bernard Edward Shay 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 Los Altos 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 Bernard Edward Shay

Where is Bernard Edward Shay's law office located?
Bernard Edward Shay's law practice is located in Los Altos, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard Edward Shay handle?
Bernard Edward Shay focuses on patent, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bernard Edward Shay practiced law?
Bernard Edward Shay has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Bernard Edward Shay go to law school?
Bernard Edward Shay earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E., 1980).
How can I contact Bernard Edward Shay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 1988
B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1988
New York
Admitted: 1989
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2004

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