Atty. Brad Close
Brad Close is a lawyer practicing intellectual property licensing and brokering, patent prosecution. Brad received a M.A. degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center, and has been licensed for 26 years.
Intellectual Property Licensing and Brokering & More Attorney · Serving Palo Alto, CA · 26+ Years Experience
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About Brad Close at a Glance
Brad Close is an Attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2000), District of Columbia (2001), and Virginia (2004). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D. Intellectual, 1999) and Franklin Pierce Law Center M.A. Intellectual Property Queen's University (B.S. Biochemistry, 1995). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brad Close
- Brad Close is a lawyer practicing intellectual property licensing and brokering, patent prosecution
- Brad received a M.A. degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Brad practices in Palo Alto, CA
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Brad Close's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brad Close handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palo Alto.
Patent Law in Palo Alto
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Palo Alto
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 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.
Palo Alto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Palo Alto-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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Why Clients in Palo Alto Choose Brad Close
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 Brad Close's practice in the field of patent.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brad Close brings 26+ 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 Massachusetts, District of Columbia, and Virginia, Brad Close can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Patent Practice
Concentrating on patent means Brad Close's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Palo Alto
A Palo Alto-based practice means Brad Close 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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