Atty. Brian Patrick Wikner

Atty. Brian Patrick Wikner

Brian Patrick Wikner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law. Brian Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 20 Years Experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Patrick Wikner at a glance

Brian Patrick Wikner is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on real estate and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 2001). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Patrick Wikner is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law
  • Brian Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Brian Patrick practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Patrick Wikner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Patrick Wikner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Brian Patrick Wikner is one of 94,505 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Patrick Wikner

Where is Brian Patrick Wikner's law office located?
Brian Patrick Wikner's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Patrick Wikner handle?
Brian Patrick Wikner focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian Patrick Wikner practiced law?
Brian Patrick Wikner has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Brian Patrick Wikner go to law school?
Brian Patrick Wikner earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Brian Patrick Wikner for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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