Atty. Lawrence Griffith Townsend

Atty. Lawrence Griffith Townsend

Lawrence Griffith Townsend is a lawyer practicing domestic and international trademark prosecution, clearances of names and marks, counseling and 10 other areas of law. Lawrence received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Lawrence Griffith Townsend at a glance

Lawrence Griffith Townsend is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Lawrence G. Townsend Intellectual Property Lawyer. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, real estate, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern Districts of California (1979). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco Marin County Bar Association State Bar of California San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lawrence Griffith Townsend is a lawyer practicing domestic and international trademark prosecution, clearances of names and marks, counseling and 10 other areas of law
  • Lawrence received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Lawrence practices at Lawrence G. Townsend Intellectual Property Lawyer in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence Griffith Townsend's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence Griffith Townsend handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

Lawrence Griffith Townsend is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in California →

Copyright Law

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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.

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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 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 Lawrence Griffith Townsend

Where is Lawrence Griffith Townsend's law office located?
Lawrence Griffith Townsend's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Lawrence G. Townsend Intellectual Property Lawyer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence Griffith Townsend handle?
Lawrence Griffith Townsend focuses on trademark, copyright, real estate, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lawrence Griffith Townsend practiced law?
Lawrence Griffith Townsend has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Lawrence Griffith Townsend go to law school?
Lawrence Griffith Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Lawrence Griffith Townsend for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lawrence Griffith Townsend received?
Lawrence Griffith Townsend's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1979

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