Atty. James Kozo Okamoto

Atty. James Kozo Okamoto

James Kozo Okamoto is a lawyer practicing patent law, intellectual property law. James received a B.S. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Jose San Jose 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About James Kozo Okamoto at a glance

James Kozo Okamoto is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at Okamoto & Benedicto, L.L.P.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on real estate and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1996) and California Institute of Technology (B.S., 1988). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Kozo Okamoto is a lawyer practicing patent law, intellectual property law
  • James received a B.S. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Okamoto & Benedicto, L.L.P. in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Kozo Okamoto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Kozo Okamoto handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Kozo Okamoto

Where is James Kozo Okamoto's law office located?
James Kozo Okamoto's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Okamoto & Benedicto, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kozo Okamoto handle?
James Kozo Okamoto focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Kozo Okamoto practiced law?
James Kozo Okamoto has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Kozo Okamoto go to law school?
James Kozo Okamoto earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact James Kozo Okamoto for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1996
B.S.
California Institute of Technology
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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