Atty. John C. Kakinuki

Atty. John C. Kakinuki

John C. Kakinuki is a lawyer practicing antitrust, intellectual property advice, intellectual property enforcement and anti-piracy and 10 other areas of law.

San Rafael San Rafael 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (415) 777-2230 Book Appointment

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About John C. Kakinuki at a glance

John C. Kakinuki is a Principal based in San Rafael, California, practicing at Kakinuki Law Office, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on patent, formation, trademark, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1986), District of Columbia (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1990). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1984) and International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan (B.A. University, 1979). Active member of State Bar of California The District of Columbia Bar Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association International Trademark Association Japan Federation of Bar Associations. Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John C. Kakinuki is a lawyer practicing antitrust, intellectual property advice, intellectual property enforcement and anti-piracy and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Kakinuki Law Office, P.C. in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Kakinuki's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business Formation

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Trademark 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.

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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 Rafael 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 C. Kakinuki

Where is John C. Kakinuki's law office located?
John C. Kakinuki's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. The firm is Kakinuki Law Office, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Kakinuki handle?
John C. Kakinuki focuses on patent, formation, trademark, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John C. Kakinuki practiced law?
John C. Kakinuki has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John C. Kakinuki go to law school?
John C. Kakinuki earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. University, 1979).
How can I contact John C. Kakinuki for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1984
B.A. University
International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1993
Japan as Attorney at Foreign Law
Admitted: 1994
New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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