Atty. Bernice May Chu

Atty. Bernice May Chu

Bernice May Chu is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Bernice has been licensed for 27 years.

Foster City Foster City 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Bernice May Chu at a glance

Bernice May Chu is a Natl. Geographic Soc. based in Foster City, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Foster City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bernice May Chu is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Bernice has been licensed for 27 years
  • Bernice practices in Foster City, CA

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Bernice May Chu's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernice May Chu handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

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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 Foster City 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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Bernice May Chu's law practice is located in Foster City, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Bernice May Chu focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bernice May Chu practiced law?
Bernice May Chu has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
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Education

Vanderbilt University School of Law J.D.
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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