Atty. Derek Walter Schwede

Atty. Derek Walter Schwede

Derek Walter Schwede is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Derek has been licensed for 18 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Derek Walter Schwede at a glance

Derek Walter Schwede is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Smithline Jha LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California (2008) and Washington (2015). Educated at Harvard Law School J.D. (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Derek Walter Schwede is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Derek has been licensed for 18 years
  • Derek practices at Smithline Jha LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Walter Schwede's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Walter Schwede handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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 San Francisco 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 Derek Walter Schwede's law office located?
Derek Walter Schwede's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Smithline Jha LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Derek Walter Schwede focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek Walter Schwede practiced law?
Derek Walter Schwede has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Practice Areas

Education

Harvard Law School J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008
Washington
Admitted: 2015

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