Atty. Gideon Gimlan
Gideon Gimlan is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, patent application, litigation support and 2 other areas of law. Gideon received a B.S.E.E. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1974, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Litigation Support & More Attorney · Serving Cupertino, CA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Gideon Gimlan at a Glance
Gideon Gimlan is an Of Counsel based in Cupertino, California, practicing at Innovation Counsel LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on patent and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and California New Jersey registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1987). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and City College of the City University of New York (B.S.E.E., 1974). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in Cupertino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gideon Gimlan
- Gideon Gimlan is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, patent application, litigation support and 2 other areas of law
- Gideon received a B.S.E.E. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1974, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Gideon practices at Innovation Counsel LLP in Cupertino, CA
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Gideon Gimlan's Areas of Legal Practice
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Patent Law in Cupertino
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Civil Litigation in Cupertino
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Cupertino
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 Cupertino 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.
Cupertino Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cupertino-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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Why Clients in Cupertino Choose Gideon Gimlan
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 Gideon Gimlan's practice in the field of patent and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gideon Gimlan brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and California New Jersey registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Gideon Gimlan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and litigation, Gideon Gimlan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cupertino
A Cupertino-based practice means Gideon Gimlan 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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