Atty. James Patrick Martin

Atty. James Patrick Martin

James Patrick Martin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate, competition & preparations to compete and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Florida, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About James Patrick Martin at a glance

James Patrick Martin is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Shartsis Friese Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (1994). Educated at University of Michigan Law School J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Florida B.S. Electrical Engineering, highest honors University of Florida Minor in business administration The Hon. Laughlin E. Waters U.S. District Court for the Central Distri (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities James is a member of the United States Patent Bar and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, James is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association ( AIPLA ) and the Intellectual Property Law Sections of the California Bar Association and the Bar Association of San Francisco, and He has written and lectured on a variety of topics related to intellectual property and the Internet. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Patrick Martin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate, competition & preparations to compete and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Florida, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Shartsis Friese LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Martin's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 Patrick Martin is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Francisco 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 Patrick Martin

Where is James Patrick Martin's law office located?
James Patrick Martin's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Shartsis Friese Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Martin handle?
James Patrick Martin focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Patrick Martin practiced law?
James Patrick Martin has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
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What awards or recognition has James Patrick Martin received?
James Patrick Martin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Michigan Law School J.D. cum laude
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University of Florida B.S. Electrical Engineering, highest honors University of Florida Minor in business administration The Hon. Laughlin E. Waters U.S. District Court for the Central Distri
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1994

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