Atty. Gerald Chan

Atty. Gerald Chan

Gerald Chan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, patent analysis and assessment and 5 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years.

San Jose San Jose 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald Chan at a glance

Gerald Chan is an Associate based in San Jose, California, practicing at Vista IP Law Group LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, employment, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 2001) and University of California, Berkeley (B.S. University, 1995). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gerald Chan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, patent analysis and assessment and 5 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Gerald practices at Vista IP Law Group LLP in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Chan's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Gerald Chan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Jose 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 Gerald Chan

Where is Gerald Chan's law office located?
Gerald Chan's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Vista IP Law Group LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Chan handle?
Gerald Chan focuses on patent, trademark, employment, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gerald Chan practiced law?
Gerald Chan has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Gerald Chan go to law school?
Gerald Chan earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. University, 1995).
How can I contact Gerald Chan for a consultation?
You can contact Gerald Chan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 2001
B.S. University
University of California, Berkeley
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2001

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