Atty. Brent David Rafferty

Atty. Brent David Rafferty

Brent David Rafferty is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Brent received a Ph.D. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 24 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Brent David Rafferty at a glance

Brent David Rafferty is a ip attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and (2002). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 2002) and Pennsylvania State University (Ph.D., 1993). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brent David Rafferty is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Brent received a Ph.D. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Brent practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brent David Rafferty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brent David Rafferty 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 San Francisco 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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Where is Brent David Rafferty's law office located?
Brent David Rafferty's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brent David Rafferty handle?
Brent David Rafferty focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brent David Rafferty practiced law?
Brent David Rafferty has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Brent David Rafferty go to law school?
Brent David Rafferty earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (Ph.D., 1993).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 2002
Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and
Admitted: 2002

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