Atty. John Michael May
John Michael May is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.
Copyrights & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 60+ Years Experience
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About John Michael May at a Glance
John Michael May is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Berliner And Associates. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1966). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (LL.B., 1966) and California Institute of Technology (B.S., 1963). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Michael May
- John Michael May is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, copyrights and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
- John practices at Berliner & Associates in Los Angeles, CA
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John Michael May's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael May handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Patent Law in Los Angeles
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Trademark Law in Los Angeles
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Copyright Law in Los Angeles
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Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose John Michael May
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Michael May's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Michael May brings 60+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, John Michael May can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means John Michael May attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Michael May Handles in Los Angeles
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