Atty. James David McFarland

Atty. James David McFarland

James David McFarland is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, trade secrets and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1988, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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About James David McFarland at a glance

James David McFarland is a Member based in Del Mar, California, practicing at James D. McFarland. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, employment, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Florida (1979) and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1984). Educated at University of California, San Diego (B.S.E.E., 1988) and University of Florida (J.D., 1979). Active member of The Florida Bar State Bar of California (Member, Intellectual Law Property Section) San Diego Intellectual Property Association Licensing Executives Society. Serands clients in Del Mar, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James David McFarland is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, trade secrets and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1988, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at James D. McFarland in Del Mar, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James David McFarland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James David McFarland 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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Intellectual Property

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

James David McFarland is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

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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 Del Mar 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 James David McFarland

Where is James David McFarland's law office located?
James David McFarland's law practice is located in Del Mar, California. The firm is James D. McFarland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David McFarland handle?
James David McFarland focuses on patent, trademark, employment, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James David McFarland practiced law?
James David McFarland has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James David McFarland go to law school?
James David McFarland earned their education at (B.S.E.E., 1988); (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact James David McFarland for a consultation?
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Education

B.S.E.E.
University of California, San Diego
- 1988
J.D.
University of Florida
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1979
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1984

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