Atty. James William Soong

Atty. James William Soong

James William Soong is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, copyrights, false advertising, lanham act and unfair competition and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (669) 330-1795

Profile Summary

About James William Soong at a glance

James William Soong is a Partner based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Washington (1995) and California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central, Easter (1998). Educated at University of California, Davis, Editor, U.C. Davis Law Review J.D. (—) and University of California, Los Angeles B.S. Electrical Engineering National Taiwan University I.C.L.P. (—). Active member of Memberships Editorial Board Member, The Intellectual Property Strategist Board Member, Asian Law Alliance Volunteer, Cupertino Union School District Wellness Committee Volunteer, St and Simon Parish Former Chair, City of San Mateo, Community Improvement Commission Former Member, Chung Tai Zen Center, Translation Committee Member, Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James William Soong is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, copyrights, false advertising, lanham act and unfair competition and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at Sheppard Mullin in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James William Soong's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Soong 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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Intellectual Property

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

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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 Menlo Park 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James William Soong

Where is James William Soong's law office located?
James William Soong's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Soong handle?
James William Soong focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James William Soong practiced law?
James William Soong has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
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Education

University of California, Davis, Editor, U.C. Davis Law Review J.D.
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University of California, Los Angeles B.S. Electrical Engineering National Taiwan University I.C.L.P.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1995
California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central, Easter
Admitted: 1998

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