Atty. David Norman Makous

Atty. David Norman Makous

David Norman Makous is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, entertainment and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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About David Norman Makous at a glance

David Norman Makous is a Member based in Berkeley, California, practicing at Law Offices Of David N Makous. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U. S. Patent and Trademark Office (1978). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1978) and Duke University (B.S. Zoology, 1973). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Norman Makous is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, entertainment and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • David practices at Law Offices of David N. Makous in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Norman Makous's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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.

David Norman Makous is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Berkeley 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 Norman Makous

Where is David Norman Makous's law office located?
David Norman Makous's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. The firm is Law Offices Of David N Makous. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Norman Makous handle?
David Norman Makous focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Norman Makous practiced law?
David Norman Makous has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did David Norman Makous go to law school?
David Norman Makous earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S. Zoology, 1973).
How can I contact David Norman Makous for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Norman Makous received?
David Norman Makous's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1978
B.S. Zoology
Duke University
- 1973

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U. S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1978

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