Atty. Christopher James Palermo

Atty. Christopher James Palermo

Mr. Christopher James Palermo is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, licensing and 4 other areas of law.

San Jose San Jose 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher James Palermo at a glance

Christopher James Palermo is a Partner based in San Jose, California, practicing at Hickman Palermo Truong & Becker LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1989). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1989) and Loyola Marymount University (B.A., 1986). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar State Bar of California International Trademark Association (Chair, Electronic Communications Committee, 1995-1997) American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Christopher James Palermo is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, licensing and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Christopher practices at Hickman Palermo Truong & Becker LLP in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher James Palermo's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Real Estate 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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Civil Litigation

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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 Jose 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 Christopher James Palermo

Where is Christopher James Palermo's law office located?
Christopher James Palermo's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Hickman Palermo Truong & Becker LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher James Palermo handle?
Christopher James Palermo focuses on patent, trademark, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher James Palermo practiced law?
Christopher James Palermo has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Christopher James Palermo go to law school?
Christopher James Palermo earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Christopher James Palermo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1989
B.A.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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