Atty. James W. Geriak
James W. Geriak is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, false advertising, lanham act and unfair competition and 9 other areas of law.
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James W. Geriak is a patent, trademark, business, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Costa Mesa, California. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1960) and California U.S. District Court for the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California (1962). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1960) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S. Chemical, 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James W. Geriak is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, false advertising, lanham act and unfair competition and 9 other areas of law
- James W. received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
- James W. practices in Costa Mesa, CA
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James W. Geriak is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
James W. Geriak is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
James W. Geriak is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →
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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 Costa Mesa 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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