Atty. J. Michael Schiff

Atty. J. Michael Schiff

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Menlo Park Menlo Park 28 J. Erfahrung 28 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Michael Schiff at a glance

J. Michael Schiff is a Patent Of Counsel based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, trusts, trademark, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Canadian Intellectual Property Office (1998), Massachusetts (2010), and California (2017). Educated at University of Toronto J.D. (—) and University of Toronto Ph.D. University of Toronto M.B.A. (—). Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Dr. J. Michael Schiff is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution & counseling, patent reexamination & inter partes disputes and 5 other areas of law
  • J. Michael received a Ph.D. degree from University of Toronto, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • J. Michael practices at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

J. Michael Schiff's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trusts

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Trademark Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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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 Menlo Park 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 J. Michael Schiff

Where is J. Michael Schiff's law office located?
J. Michael Schiff's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Michael Schiff handle?
J. Michael Schiff focuses on patent, trusts, trademark, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has J. Michael Schiff practiced law?
J. Michael Schiff has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did J. Michael Schiff go to law school?
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How can I contact J. Michael Schiff for a consultation?
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Education

University of Toronto J.D.
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University of Toronto Ph.D. University of Toronto M.B.A.
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Bar Admissions

Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Admitted: 1998
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2010
California
Admitted: 2017

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