Atty. David Brian Murphy
David Brian Murphy is a lawyer practicing intellectual property and technology, patent infringement, patent and technology litigation and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of California, Irvine, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Intellectual Property And Technology & More Attorney · Serving Newport Beach, CA · 44+ Years Experience
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About David Brian Murphy at a Glance
David Brian Murphy is a Partner based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (1982). Educated at University of California, Berkeley J.D. 1982 ASCAP Nathan Burkan Memorial Copyright Competition University of California, Berkeley J.D. First Place University of California, Berkeley J.D. Che (—) and University of California, Irvine B.S. Physics University of California, Irvine B.S. summa cum laude University of California, Irvine B.S. 1978 Phi Beta Kappa University of California Universi (—). Active member of American Electronics Association (Past Chairman, Legal Committee) Orange County Patent Law Association Orange County Bar Association American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Brian Murphy
- David Brian Murphy is a lawyer practicing intellectual property and technology, patent infringement, patent and technology litigation and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.S. degree from University of California, Irvine, and has been licensed for 44 years
- David practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas Explained
David Brian Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Brian Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newport Beach.
Patent Law in Newport Beach
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Intellectual Property in Newport Beach
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil Litigation in Newport Beach
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Health Care Law in Newport Beach
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newport Beach
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 Newport Beach 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 venue, 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.
Newport Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newport Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Newport Beach Choose David Brian Murphy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Brian Murphy's practice in the field of patent, ip, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Brian Murphy brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and litigation, David Brian Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Newport Beach
A Newport Beach-based practice means David Brian Murphy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Brian Murphy Handles in Newport Beach
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