Atty. John Charles Yakes

Atty. John Charles Yakes

John Charles Yakes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, general practice. John received a B.S. degree from Wayne State University, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About John Charles Yakes at a glance

John Charles Yakes is a Member based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at John C. Yakes. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1972), District of Columbia (1973), and California (1976). Educated at Wayne State University J.D. (—) and Wayne State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Charles Yakes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, general practice
  • John received a B.S. degree from Wayne State University, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at John C. Yakes in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Yakes's Areas of Practice

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

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 Palo Alto 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

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Where is John Charles Yakes's law office located?
John Charles Yakes's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is John C. Yakes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Yakes handle?
John Charles Yakes focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Charles Yakes practiced law?
John Charles Yakes has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
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Education

Wayne State University J.D.
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Wayne State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
California
Admitted: 1976

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