Atty. John Patrick Elsevier

Atty. John Patrick Elsevier

Mr. John Patrick Elsevier is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, ptab litigation and 3 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About John Patrick Elsevier at a glance

John Patrick Elsevier is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Jones Day. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Courts of Appeals for th (1999) and California (2010). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1999) and Emory University (Ph.D. Spring, 1996). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Patrick Elsevier is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, ptab litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a Ph.D. degree from Emory University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Jones Day in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Elsevier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Elsevier 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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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 San Diego 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 Patrick Elsevier

Where is John Patrick Elsevier's law office located?
John Patrick Elsevier's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Elsevier handle?
John Patrick Elsevier focuses on patent, ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Patrick Elsevier practiced law?
John Patrick Elsevier has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Patrick Elsevier go to law school?
John Patrick Elsevier earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (Ph.D. Spring, 1996).
How can I contact John Patrick Elsevier for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1999
Ph.D. Spring
Emory University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Georgia Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Courts of Appeals for th
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2010

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