Atty. Bruce James Barker

Atty. Bruce James Barker

Bruce James Barker is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, business and 2 other areas of law. Bruce received a B.S. degree from Tufts University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce James Barker at a glance

Bruce James Barker is a Member based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Chao Hadidi Stark & Barker LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988), New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1989), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Califor (1989). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1987) and Tufts University (B.S. Electrical, 1981). Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bruce James Barker is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, business and 2 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a B.S. degree from Tufts University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Bruce practices at Chao Hadidi Stark & Barker LLP in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce James Barker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce James Barker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Bruce James Barker is one of 106,079 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 Menlo Park 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce James Barker

Where is Bruce James Barker's law office located?
Bruce James Barker's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Chao Hadidi Stark & Barker LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce James Barker handle?
Bruce James Barker focuses on patent, trademark, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bruce James Barker practiced law?
Bruce James Barker has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Bruce James Barker go to law school?
Bruce James Barker earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. Electrical, 1981).
How can I contact Bruce James Barker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1987
B.S. Electrical
Tufts University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Califor
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002

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