Atty. Lawrence Robert Laporte
Lawrence Robert Laporte is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution & litigation. Lawrence received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Minnesota in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Lawrence Robert Laporte at a Glance
Lawrence Robert Laporte is a Partner, Intellectual Property based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1987). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of Minnesota (B.S.M.E., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lawrence Robert Laporte
- Lawrence Robert Laporte is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution & litigation
- Lawrence received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Minnesota in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Lawrence practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Lawrence Robert Laporte's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence Robert Laporte handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Patent Law in Los Angeles
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Lawrence Robert Laporte
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 Lawrence Robert Laporte's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lawrence Robert Laporte brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Lawrence Robert Laporte can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Lawrence Robert Laporte 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 Lawrence Robert Laporte Handles in Los Angeles
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