Atty. John McMakin Neukom

Atty. John McMakin Neukom

John McMakin Neukom is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, antitrust & trade law, arbitration and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About John McMakin Neukom at a glance

John McMakin Neukom is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, ip, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Washington U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal and Ninth Circuits U. (2005) and California (2011). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 2004) and Dartmouth College (B.A. Yale, 1997). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John McMakin Neukom is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, antitrust & trade law, arbitration and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • John practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John McMakin Neukom's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Contracts

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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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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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

Common questions about John McMakin Neukom

Where is John McMakin Neukom's law office located?
John McMakin Neukom's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John McMakin Neukom handle?
John McMakin Neukom focuses on patent, contracts, ip, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John McMakin Neukom practiced law?
John McMakin Neukom has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did John McMakin Neukom go to law school?
John McMakin Neukom earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A. Yale, 1997).
How can I contact John McMakin Neukom for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John McMakin Neukom received?
John McMakin Neukom's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 2004
B.A. Yale
Dartmouth College
- 1997

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Washington U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal and Ninth Circuits U.
Admitted: 2005
California
Admitted: 2011

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