Atty. John Nelson Greaves

Atty. John Nelson Greaves

Mr. John Nelson Greaves is a lawyer practicing patents, trade secrets, licensing and 1 other area of law.

Santa Clara Santa Clara 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About John Nelson Greaves at a glance

John Nelson Greaves is an Intel Corporation based in Santa Clara, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Utah Washington registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1996) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1995) and University of Utah (B.S.Ch.E., 1986). Serands clients in Santa Clara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Nelson Greaves is a lawyer practicing patents, trade secrets, licensing and 1 other area of law
  • John Nelson received a degree from University of Utah in 1986, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John Nelson practices in Santa Clara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Nelson Greaves's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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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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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

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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 Santa Clara 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 Nelson Greaves

Where is John Nelson Greaves's law office located?
John Nelson Greaves's law practice is located in Santa Clara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Nelson Greaves handle?
John Nelson Greaves focuses on patent, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Nelson Greaves practiced law?
John Nelson Greaves has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Nelson Greaves go to law school?
John Nelson Greaves earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S.Ch.E., 1986).
How can I contact John Nelson Greaves for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1995
B.S.Ch.E.
University of Utah
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Utah Washington registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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