Atty. Charles Cathey

Atty. Charles Cathey

Mr. Charles Cathey is a lawyer practicing patents, patent prosecution, electrical patents and 8 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Cathey at a glance

Charles Cathey is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Fenwick And West Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on patent, estate planning, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2010), District of Columbia (2012), and Washington (2017). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2010) and Georgia Institute of Technology (M.S. Electrical, 2003). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Charles Cathey is a lawyer practicing patents, patent prosecution, electrical patents and 8 other areas of law
  • Charles received a M.S. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2003, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Charles practices at Fenwick & West LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Cathey's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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.

Charles Cathey 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Cathey

Where is Charles Cathey's law office located?
Charles Cathey's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Fenwick And West Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Cathey handle?
Charles Cathey focuses on patent, estate planning, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles Cathey practiced law?
Charles Cathey has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Charles Cathey go to law school?
Charles Cathey earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (M.S. Electrical, 2003).
How can I contact Charles Cathey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 2010
M.S. Electrical
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2012
Washington
Admitted: 2017

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