Atty. John Kenneth Fitzgerald

Atty. John Kenneth Fitzgerald

John Kenneth Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, patent litigation, trademarks and 10 other areas of law. John received a M.B.A. degree from Central Michigan University in 1981, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About John Kenneth Fitzgerald at a glance

John Kenneth Fitzgerald is a Senior Counsel based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Rutan Tucker Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern and Ce (1993). Educated at Whittier Law School (J.D., 1993) and Central Michigan University (M.B.A. DePaul, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Kenneth Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, patent litigation, trademarks and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a M.B.A. degree from Central Michigan University in 1981, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Kenneth Fitzgerald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Kenneth Fitzgerald 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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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 Kenneth Fitzgerald is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Kenneth Fitzgerald

Where is John Kenneth Fitzgerald's law office located?
John Kenneth Fitzgerald's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Rutan Tucker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Kenneth Fitzgerald handle?
John Kenneth Fitzgerald focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Kenneth Fitzgerald practiced law?
John Kenneth Fitzgerald has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John Kenneth Fitzgerald go to law school?
John Kenneth Fitzgerald earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (M.B.A. DePaul, 1981).
How can I contact John Kenneth Fitzgerald for a consultation?
You can contact John Kenneth Fitzgerald 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 Kenneth Fitzgerald received?
John Kenneth Fitzgerald's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Whittier Law School
- 1993
M.B.A. DePaul
Central Michigan University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern and Ce
Admitted: 1993

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