Atty. John Steven Ferrell
John Steven Ferrell is a lawyer practicing patent opinion and litigation analysis, as well as trademark, copyright and trade secret matters and 3 other areas of law. John received a degree from Texas A. & M.
As Well As Trademark & More Attorney · Serving Menlo Park, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About John Steven Ferrell at a Glance
John Steven Ferrell is a Chair, Intellectual Property Practice Group, Carr & Ferrell LLP based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Carr And Ferrell Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Northern District of Californ (1991). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1991) and Texas A. & M. University (M.S.E.E. University, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association (Member, Section on Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law) Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Steven Ferrell
- John Steven Ferrell is a lawyer practicing patent opinion and litigation analysis, as well as trademark, copyright and trade secret matters and 3 other areas of law
- John received a degree from Texas A. & M. University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
- John practices at Carr & Ferrell LLP in Menlo Park, CA
Practice Areas Explained
John Steven Ferrell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Steven Ferrell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Menlo Park.
Patent Law in Menlo Park
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Trademark Law in Menlo Park
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Copyright Law in Menlo Park
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Real Estate Law in Menlo Park
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Menlo Park
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
John Steven Ferrell is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Menlo Park
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 Menlo Park 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.
Menlo Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Menlo Park-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 Menlo Park Choose John Steven Ferrell
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 Steven Ferrell's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Steven Ferrell brings 35+ 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 Steven Ferrell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Menlo Park
A Menlo Park-based practice means John Steven Ferrell 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 Steven Ferrell Handles in Menlo Park
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