Atty. Christopher W. Kennerly

Atty. Christopher W. Kennerly

Christopher W. Kennerly is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property management, intellectual property practice and 6 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Christopher W. Kennerly at a glance

Christopher W. Kennerly is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995) and California U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2008). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1995) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S. Bioengineering, 1992). Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher W. Kennerly is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property management, intellectual property practice and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Christopher practices at Paul Hastings LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher W. Kennerly's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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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.

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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 Palo Alto 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 W. Kennerly

Where is Christopher W. Kennerly's law office located?
Christopher W. Kennerly's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher W. Kennerly handle?
Christopher W. Kennerly focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher W. Kennerly practiced law?
Christopher W. Kennerly has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Christopher W. Kennerly go to law school?
Christopher W. Kennerly earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Bioengineering, 1992).
How can I contact Christopher W. Kennerly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1995
B.S. Bioengineering
University of California at Berkeley
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1995
California U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 2008

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