Atty. Eric Shih
Eric Shih is a lawyer practicing intellectual property/technology counseling and litigation, intellectual property/technology transactions, due diligence and valuation. Eric received a B.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Intellectual Property/Technology Counseling And Litigation & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Eric Shih at a Glance
Eric Shih is a ip and m&a attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits, U.S. District Court, Northern, Central (1991). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1991) and Lehigh University (B.S., 1984). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Shih
- Eric Shih is a lawyer practicing intellectual property/technology counseling and litigation, intellectual property/technology transactions, due diligence and valuation
- Eric received a B.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Eric practices in San Francisco, CA
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Eric Shih's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Shih handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Intellectual Property in San Francisco
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Eric Shih is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Mergers & Acquisitions in San Francisco
Eric Shih is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-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 San Francisco Choose Eric Shih
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 Eric Shih's practice in the field of ip and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Shih brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and m&a, Eric Shih can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Eric Shih attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric Shih Handles in San Francisco
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