Atty. Erik John Carlson

Atty. Erik John Carlson

Erik John Carlson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, patent litigation, intellectual property law and 2 other areas of law. Erik received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Erik John Carlson at a glance

Erik John Carlson is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on patent, criminal defense, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2009) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tr (2012). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2009) and Cornell University (B.S. Mechanical, 2002). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Erik John Carlson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, patent litigation, intellectual property law and 2 other areas of law
  • Erik received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Erik practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Erik John Carlson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erik John Carlson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Criminal Defense

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Real Estate 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Erik John Carlson

Where is Erik John Carlson's law office located?
Erik John Carlson's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Erik John Carlson handle?
Erik John Carlson focuses on patent, criminal defense, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Erik John Carlson practiced law?
Erik John Carlson has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Erik John Carlson go to law school?
Erik John Carlson earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S. Mechanical, 2002).
How can I contact Erik John Carlson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 2009
B.S. Mechanical
Cornell University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Central District of California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tr
Admitted: 2012

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