Atty. Greg Sueoka
As Managing Partner and Founder of Patent Law Works LLP, Greg brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the practice of patent law. He developed a new model of patent practice for providing intellectual property services that combine a smart combination of legal, technical, and business insights reflecting deep expertise.
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Greg Sueoka is a ip attorney based in San Jose, California, practicing at Patent Law Works LLP. Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law (San Jose) (2020). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As Managing Partner and Founder of Patent Law Works LLP, Greg brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the practice of patent law
- He developed a new model of patent practice for providing intellectual property services that combine a smart combination of legal, technical, and business insights reflecting deep expertise
- Greg’s new model for patent practice synthesizes his beliefs that with the ubiquity of the global marketplace, the growing complexity of patent laws in many geographic arenas, the old-world model of a practice addicted to billable hours and its guild mentality all result in the need to create a new model to provide premium quality patent services and strategic advice one would ordinarily expect from large general practice Silicon Valley tech law firms but more reasonably priced. (See firm overview)
- His practice focus includes intellectual property strategic counseling, domestic and international patent prosecution, and intellectual property audits
- Greg has been selected as one of the top 250 leading IP strategists in the world by IAM Strategy 250
- With more than 25 years’ experience in tech law firms, Greg’s practice ranges from strategic business and patent analysis to creating mid and long-term patent protection plans
- Greg also conducts IP due diligence for investors and companies
- Patent prosecution and pre-litigation counseling are also emphasized in his work
- Greg’s clients include companies large and small in information technology
- The technology areas include software, computer architecture, computer systems, communications, digital electronics, and semiconductors
- Greg’s clients have and do include several of Silicon Valley largest public companies, Fortune 500 Healthcare companies, Japanese multinational corporations, and some of the hottest startups in Silicon Valley
- Many of Greg’s startup clients are funded by top-tier Silicon Valley venture capital firms
- However, Greg also takes by referral only a limited number of startup clients each year that are solo inventors or very small startups that are self-funded, family funded, or seed-stage angel-investor funded
- His management and leadership experience include founding an intellectual property boutique and serving as Managing Partner of Fenwick & West (A Silicon Valley Am Law 100 law firm) and Chair of the Patent Group at Fenwick & West
- Greg was elected a Super Lawyer and has taught seminars on patent strategy at the Patent Law Institute (PLI)
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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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