Atty. Lai Lam Yip

Atty. Lai Lam Yip

Lai Lam Yip is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trade secrets, litigation and 7 other areas of law. Lai received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley, and has been licensed for 18 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Lai Lam Yip at a glance

Lai Lam Yip is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at University of California, Berkeley B.A. Computer Science University of California, Berkeley B.A. 2000 Dean's List University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law (Visiting Student, 2007) and Boston University J.D. 2008 Staff Boston University J.D. American Journal of Law and Medicine (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lai Lam Yip is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trade secrets, litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Lai received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Lai practices at Sheppard Mullin in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Lai Lam Yip's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lai Lam Yip handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Lai Lam Yip is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Trade Secrets

Lai Lam Yip is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Francisco 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 Lai Lam Yip

Where is Lai Lam Yip's law office located?
Lai Lam Yip's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lai Lam Yip handle?
Lai Lam Yip focuses on business, ip, class action, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lai Lam Yip practiced law?
Lai Lam Yip has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Lai Lam Yip go to law school?
Lai Lam Yip earned their education at (Visiting Student, 2007); (—).
How can I contact Lai Lam Yip for a consultation?
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Education

Visiting Student
University of California, Berkeley B.A. Computer Science University of California, Berkeley B.A. 2000 Dean's List University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law
- 2007
Boston University J.D. 2008 Staff Boston University J.D. American Journal of Law and Medicine
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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