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Atty. Dennis James Smith

Atty. Dennis James Smith

Dennis James Smith is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution and counseling, intellectual property, copyrights and 6 other areas of law. Dennis received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years.

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About Dennis James Smith at a glance

Dennis James Smith is a patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court for the Central, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California U.S. C (2004). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (B.S. Biology, 2000) and University of California, Berkeley J.D. 2004 Articles Editor for the Berkeley Technology Law Journal (—). Active member of Memberships •Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association, Chair of Judges' Night Committee (2012-2013) Chair of Membership Committee (2013-2014) Chair of Washington In The West Committee (2014-2015) •The Judge Paul R. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dennis James Smith is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution and counseling, intellectual property, copyrights and 6 other areas of law
  • Dennis received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Dennis practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis James Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dennis James Smith 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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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 Los Angeles 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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Where is Dennis James Smith's law office located?
Dennis James Smith's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis James Smith handle?
Dennis James Smith focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dennis James Smith practiced law?
Dennis James Smith has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Dennis James Smith go to law school?
Dennis James Smith earned their education at (B.S. Biology, 2000); (—).
How can I contact Dennis James Smith for a consultation?
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Education

B.S. Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
- 2000
University of California, Berkeley J.D. 2004 Articles Editor for the Berkeley Technology Law Journal
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court for the Central, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California U.S. C
Admitted: 2004

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