Atty. Jonathan David Cheng
Jonathan David Cheng is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution and counseling, software and 1 other area of law. Jonathan received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA · 18+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan David Cheng at a Glance
Jonathan David Cheng is a Senior Counsel based in San Diego, California, practicing at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2008) and Maryland (2008). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.S. Computer, 2001). Active member of Community Involvement •Pacific Arts Movement, Advisory Board Member •San Diego County Bar Association. Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan David Cheng
- Jonathan David Cheng is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution and counseling, software and 1 other area of law
- Jonathan received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Jonathan practices at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP in San Diego, CA
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Jonathan David Cheng's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan David Cheng handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Patent Law in San Diego
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Intellectual Property in San Diego
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
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 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.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-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 San Diego Choose Jonathan David Cheng
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 Jonathan David Cheng's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan David Cheng brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Maryland, Jonathan David Cheng can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Jonathan David Cheng can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means Jonathan David Cheng 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 Jonathan David Cheng Handles in San Diego
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