Atty. David Frederick Nicholson

Atty. David Frederick Nicholson

David Frederick Nicholson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, patent application, copyright application. David received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Sunnyvale Sunnyvale 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About David Frederick Nicholson at a glance

David Frederick Nicholson is a Partner based in Sunnyvale, California, practicing at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on patent, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2004), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2004), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2004). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2004) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S.E.E., 2001). Serands clients in Sunnyvale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Frederick Nicholson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, patent application, copyright application
  • David received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • David practices at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP in Sunnyvale, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Frederick Nicholson's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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 Sunnyvale 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 David Frederick Nicholson

Where is David Frederick Nicholson's law office located?
David Frederick Nicholson's law practice is located in Sunnyvale, California. The firm is Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Frederick Nicholson handle?
David Frederick Nicholson focuses on patent, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Frederick Nicholson practiced law?
David Frederick Nicholson has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did David Frederick Nicholson go to law school?
David Frederick Nicholson earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S.E.E., 2001).
How can I contact David Frederick Nicholson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 2004
B.S.E.E.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2004

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