Atty. Charles E Cates

Atty. Charles E Cates

Mr. Charles E Cates is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark, copyright law.

Scottsdale Scottsdale 69 Years Experience 69 year
Call (623) 288-9964

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About Charles E Cates at a glance

Charles E Cates is a trademark, copyright, and ip attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1957), U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1958), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1968), and U.S. Court of Appeals, for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradema (1984). Educated at Arizona State University (B.A. Chem., 1971) and University of Arizona (J.D., 1957). Serves clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Charles E Cates is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark, copyright law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • Charles practices in Scottsdale, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

Charles E Cates's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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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 Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Charles E Cates's law office located?
Charles E Cates's law practice is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles E Cates handle?
Charles E Cates focuses on trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Charles E Cates practiced law?
Charles E Cates has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did Charles E Cates go to law school?
Charles E Cates earned their education at (B.A. Chem., 1971); (J.D., 1957).
How can I contact Charles E Cates for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

B.A. Chem.
Arizona State University
- 1971
J.D.
University of Arizona
- 1957

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1957
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1958
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Court of Appeals, for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradema
Admitted: 1984

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