Atty. Jack Russo
Mr. Russo is a frequent speaker on computer law issues and has given presentations to the American Bar Association, the Practicing Law Institute, the Computer Law Association, and the San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property American Inn of Court.
Computer Law & More Attorney · Serving Palo Alto, CA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Jack Russo at a Glance
Jack Russo is a Managing Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at ComputerLaw Group LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1980), New York (1981), District of Columbia (1993), and Hawaii (1994). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York B.A. Urban Management and Computer and Information Science, magna cum laude Brooklyn College of the City University of New York M.A. Univer (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of S, A, and International Trademark Association National Institute of Trial Advocacy. Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jack Russo
- Mr. Russo is a frequent speaker on computer law issues and has given presentations to the American Bar Association, the Practicing Law Institute, the Computer Law Association, and the San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property American Inn of Court
- Mr. Russo serves as an arbitrator, mediator, and early neutral evaluator for the U.S
- District Court (N.D
- California), the Santa Clara County Superior Court, and the American Arbitration Association, as well as a Judge Pro Tempore of the Santa Clara County Superior Court
- Mr. Russo specializes in Internet, computer law, and intellectual property litigation
- In addition, Mr. Russo is in charge of the Firm's entrepreneurship practice
- Mr. Russo has been recognized by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy for his training as a master advocate
- Order of the Coif
- Member, American Inns of Court (San Francisco Intellectual Property)
Member
- UCLA Law Review, 1979-1980
- UCLA Moot Court
Co-Author
- "Protection of Computer Software After the Copyright Act in Protection of Computer Software & Databases," Law & Business, 1981
- "Pre-Trial and Discovery in a Software Marketing Agreement Dispute in Computer Litigation," Law and Business, 1983
- "Copyright Law with an Emphasis on Computer Software Disputes in Computer Litigation," Practicing Law Institute, 1983
- "Copyright Law and Computer Software Disputes," Practicing Law Institute, 1983
- "Do the 'Box-Top' Computer Software License Agreement Work?
- Software Protection, Law & Technology, 1984
- "Microcomputer Software Marketing Agreement Disputes," Practicing Law Institute, 1985
- "Copyright in the 'Look and Feel' of Computer Software," The Computer Lawyer, February, 1985
- "The Impact of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act on California Trade Secret Law," Trade Secret Law Reporter, May, 1985
- "Recent U.S
- Developments in Copyright Protection," 1 International Computer Law Adviser 5-7 (No. 4 January 1987)
- "Software Copyright Protection," 5 Software Publisher's Association News 3-4 (No. 1 January 1988)
- "Developments in Copyright Protection of Computer Software," 2 International Computer Law Adviser 9-12 (No. 4 January 1988)
- "Recent Developments in the Copyright Protection of the 'Look and Feel' of Computer Software: Apple Computer v
- Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard," 6 Software Protection 1-15 (No. 10 March 1988)
- "Copyright Protection for Computer Software in the 1990s," USC Computer Law Institute, May 1989
- "Copyright Protection of Virtual Reality," ABA Science and Technology 1992
- "New Frontiers: Copyright Protection in Virtual Reality Works," 15 The National Law Journal S1 (No. 6 October 12, 1992)
- "Software 'Look and Feel' Protection in the 1990's," 15 Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal 571-603 (1993)
- "Virtual Reality-A Legal Overview" Chapter 19 in Computer Software, Clark Boardman, 1994
- "Liability on the Internet," San Francisco Intellectual Property Association (March, 1995)
- "Trade Dress Protection in the 'Look and Feel' of Computer Software and World Wide Web Sites," 2 Cyberspace Lawyer, (No. 8, Nov. 1997)
- "Checklist for Trademark Litigation," Basic Trademark Law (PLI 1998)
- "The Trade Secret 'Inevitable Disclosure' Doctrine," Reports for the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Subcommittee on Computer Software and Trade Secret Law, 1997-1999
Public Presentations
- Competitive Intellectual Property Litigation: Special Problems for Mediators, Evaluators and Other Neutrals U.S
- District Court Program, March 1999
- Presenting Expert Witnesses in Patent Cases and at Markman Hearings: The Use of Daubert and Related Objections Inn of Court Program, March 1999
- Trade Expression in the "Look and Feel" of World Wide Web Site Graphical User Interface, International Trademark Association, 1997
- Lanham Act Protection for World Wide Web Site, State Bar of California, Digital Trademark Conference, 1997
- "Look and Feel" Protection in the 1990s, Hastings School of Law, COMM/ENT Law Conference, 1993
- Scope of Copyright Protection for Virtual Worlds and Virtual Objects, ABA, Section on International Law, 1993
- Copyright Protection for Virtual Realities, American Bar Association, Section on Science & Technology, August 1992
- Problems in Computer-Based Licensor-Licensee Relationships, USC Computer Law Institute, May 1990
- Strict Liability in Computer Software Cases, Minnesota State Bar Computer Law Association, April 1990
- Copyright Protection of Computer Software in the 1990s, MacWeek ID89 Interface Design Conference, September 1989
- Testimony before the United States Copyright Office Regarding Copyright Protection of Computer Software Textual Screen Displays, September 9, 1987
- Developments in Trade Secret Law, Minnesota Bar, April 1987
- California Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Santa Clara, June 1986
- Licensor/Licensee Software Litigation, PLI, March 1985
- Copyright Registration of Trade Secret Works, Minnesota, October 1984
- Trade Secret Protection of Corporate Information Assets, National Computer Conference, May 1983
- Copyright Protection of Computer Software, PLI, January 1983
- Adjunct Professor, University of Santa Clara
- Judge Pro Tem, Santa Clara Superior Court
- Arbitrator, U.S
- District Court, Northern District of California
- Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
- Chairman, Foundation for Creativity in Dispute Resolution
- Formerly with: Russo & Hale LLP
- Fenwick & West
Practice Areas Explained
Jack Russo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack Russo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palo Alto.
Contracts in Palo Alto
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Business & Corporate Law in Palo Alto
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Palo Alto
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil Litigation in Palo Alto
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Mediation & Arbitration in Palo Alto
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Palo Alto
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 Palo Alto 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.
Palo Alto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Palo Alto-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Palo Alto Choose Jack Russo
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 Jack Russo's practice in the field of contracts, business, ip, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jack Russo brings 46+ 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 California, New York, and District of Columbia, Jack Russo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and ip, Jack Russo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Palo Alto
A Palo Alto-based practice means Jack Russo attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jack Russo Handles in Palo Alto
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