Atty. Christopher Michael Gerson

Atty. Christopher Michael Gerson

Christopher Michael Gerson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent-related itc proceedings, patent infringement litigation and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a B.S.E. degree from Princeton University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years.

New York New York 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Christopher Michael Gerson at a glance

Christopher Michael Gerson is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2008). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Princeton University (B.S.E. Electrical, 2002). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher Michael Gerson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent-related itc proceedings, patent infringement litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a B.S.E. degree from Princeton University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Christopher practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Michael Gerson's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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 New York

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Christopher Michael Gerson's law office located?
Christopher Michael Gerson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Michael Gerson handle?
Christopher Michael Gerson focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher Michael Gerson practiced law?
Christopher Michael Gerson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Christopher Michael Gerson go to law school?
Christopher Michael Gerson earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S.E. Electrical, 2002).
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2007
B.S.E. Electrical
Princeton University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2008

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