Atty. John Allcock

Atty. John Allcock

John Allcock is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, intellectual property and technology, life sciences and 2 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

San Diego San Diego 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John Allcock at a glance

John Allcock is a Global Co-Chair and US Chair, Intellectual Property and Technology based in San Diego, California, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. Supreme Court (1981) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California (1981). Educated at Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1981) and Boston College (A.B., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County and American. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Allcock is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, intellectual property and technology, life sciences and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at DLA Piper LLP in San Diego, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Allcock's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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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.

John Allcock is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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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 Diego 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 John Allcock

Where is John Allcock's law office located?
John Allcock's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Allcock handle?
John Allcock focuses on patent, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Allcock practiced law?
John Allcock has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Allcock go to law school?
John Allcock earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact John Allcock for a consultation?
You can contact John Allcock directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Allcock received?
John Allcock's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University Law School
- 1981
A.B.
Boston College
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1981

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