Atty. Karl John Kramer

Atty. Karl John Kramer

Atty. Karl John Kramer is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, intellectual property litigation, patent litigation and 13 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Karl John Kramer at a glance

Karl John Kramer is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, m&a, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1987), Illinois (1987), and California (1988). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1987) and Lawrence University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Karl John Kramer is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, intellectual property litigation, patent litigation and 13 other areas of law
  • Karl received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Karl practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Karl John Kramer's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Karl John Kramer is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Trade Secrets

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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 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 Karl John Kramer

Where is Karl John Kramer's law office located?
Karl John Kramer's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karl John Kramer handle?
Karl John Kramer focuses on patent, business, ip, m&a, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Karl John Kramer practiced law?
Karl John Kramer has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Karl John Kramer go to law school?
Karl John Kramer earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Karl John Kramer for a consultation?
You can contact Karl John Kramer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Karl John Kramer received?
Karl John Kramer's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1987
B.A.
Lawrence University
- 1982

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1987
Illinois
Admitted: 1987
California
Admitted: 1988

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