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.
Copyright Application & More Attorney · Serving Sunnyvale, CA · 22+ Years Experience
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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). Serves clients in Sunnyvale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- David practices at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP in Sunnyvale, CA
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David Frederick Nicholson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Frederick Nicholson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sunnyvale.
Patent Law in Sunnyvale
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Copyright Law in Sunnyvale
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Real Estate Law in Sunnyvale
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Intellectual Property in Sunnyvale
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 Sunnyvale
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 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.
Sunnyvale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sunnyvale-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 Sunnyvale Choose David Frederick Nicholson
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 Frederick Nicholson's practice in the field of patent, copyright, real estate, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Frederick Nicholson brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, David Frederick Nicholson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, copyright, and real estate, David Frederick Nicholson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sunnyvale
A Sunnyvale-based practice means David Frederick Nicholson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Frederick Nicholson Handles in Sunnyvale
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