Atty. Jonathan Alvin Chen

Atty. Jonathan Alvin Chen

Jonathan Alvin Chen is a lawyer practicing commercial contracts, intellectual property law, software licensing and 2 other areas of law. Jonathan received a degree from Santa Clara CA, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Jonathan Alvin Chen at a glance

Jonathan Alvin Chen is a contracts, real estate, and ip attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (JD, 2008) and Santa Clara CA Cornell Univ Ithaca NY Cornell University B.S. 1997 Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. 2008 (—). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Alvin Chen is a lawyer practicing commercial contracts, intellectual property law, software licensing and 2 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a degree from Santa Clara CA, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Jonathan practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Alvin Chen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Alvin Chen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jonathan Alvin Chen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Jonathan Alvin Chen

Where is Jonathan Alvin Chen's law office located?
Jonathan Alvin Chen's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Alvin Chen handle?
Jonathan Alvin Chen focuses on contracts, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jonathan Alvin Chen practiced law?
Jonathan Alvin Chen has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Jonathan Alvin Chen go to law school?
Jonathan Alvin Chen earned their education at (JD, 2008); (—).
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Education

JD
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2008
Santa Clara CA Cornell Univ Ithaca NY Cornell University B.S. 1997 Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. 2008
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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