Atty. Douglas James Crisman

Atty. Douglas James Crisman

Douglas James Crisman is a lawyer practicing technology, patent, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas James Crisman at a glance

Douglas James Crisman is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before US Patent, Trademark Office (1994). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1994) and Indiana University, Bloomington (B.S. Physics, 1984). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas James Crisman is a lawyer practicing technology, patent, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Douglas practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas James Crisman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas James Crisman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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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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 Palo Alto 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 Douglas James Crisman

Where is Douglas James Crisman's law office located?
Douglas James Crisman's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas James Crisman handle?
Douglas James Crisman focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas James Crisman practiced law?
Douglas James Crisman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Douglas James Crisman go to law school?
Douglas James Crisman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Physics, 1984).
How can I contact Douglas James Crisman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1994
B.S. Physics
Indiana University, Bloomington
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before US Patent, Trademark Office
Admitted: 1994

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