Atty. Chris Kao

Atty. Chris Kao

Chris Kao is a lawyer practicing litigation, business litigation, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law. Chris received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

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Profile Summary

About Chris Kao at a glance

Chris Kao is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kao LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, business, ip, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at University of California, Davis (J.D., 2003) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (B.S. Mathematics, 2000). Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Chris Kao is a lawyer practicing litigation, business litigation, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • Chris received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Chris practices at Kao LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Chris Kao's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Contracts

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Business & Corporate 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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Construction Law

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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 Chris Kao

Where is Chris Kao's law office located?
Chris Kao's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kao LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris Kao handle?
Chris Kao focuses on patent, contracts, business, ip, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Chris Kao practiced law?
Chris Kao has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Chris Kao go to law school?
Chris Kao earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S. Mathematics, 2000).
How can I contact Chris Kao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis
- 2003
B.S. Mathematics
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003

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