Atty. Brian Ho
Brian Ho is a lawyer practicing patent counseling & prosecution, patent reexaminations, intellectual property litigation and 5 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years.
Intellectual Property Litigation & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 22+ Years Experience
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About Brian Ho at a Glance
Brian Ho is an Of Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (2004). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2004) and University of California, Davis (B.S., 1997). Provides legal services in Vietnamese. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Ho
- Brian Ho is a lawyer practicing patent counseling & prosecution, patent reexaminations, intellectual property litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Brian received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Brian practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Brian Ho's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Ho handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Real Estate Law in San Francisco
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in San Francisco
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Brian Ho is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Mergers & Acquisitions in San Francisco
Brian Ho is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in San Francisco
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Brian Ho
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 Brian Ho's practice in the field of real estate, ip, m&a, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Ho brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, ip, and m&a, Brian Ho can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Brian Ho 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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Common Legal Issues Brian Ho Handles in San Francisco
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