Atty. Lee Gordon Vanpelt

Atty. Lee Gordon Vanpelt

Lee Gordon Vanpelt is a lawyer practicing patents, licensing, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. Lee received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri at Rolla in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Cupertino Cupertino 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Lee Gordon Vanpelt at a glance

Lee Gordon Vanpelt is a Partner based in Cupertino, California, practicing at Van Pelt Yi And James Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent, formation, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1993). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1993) and University of Missouri at Rolla (B.S., 1986). Active member of State Bar of California IEEE Professional Communications Society U, S, and Patent Bar Peninsula Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Cupertino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Lee Gordon Vanpelt is a lawyer practicing patents, licensing, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Lee received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri at Rolla in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Lee practices at Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP in Cupertino, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Lee Gordon Vanpelt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lee Gordon Vanpelt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business Formation

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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.

Lee Gordon Vanpelt is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Cupertino 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 Lee Gordon Vanpelt

Where is Lee Gordon Vanpelt's law office located?
Lee Gordon Vanpelt's law practice is located in Cupertino, California. The firm is Van Pelt Yi And James Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lee Gordon Vanpelt handle?
Lee Gordon Vanpelt focuses on patent, formation, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lee Gordon Vanpelt practiced law?
Lee Gordon Vanpelt has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Lee Gordon Vanpelt go to law school?
Lee Gordon Vanpelt earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Lee Gordon Vanpelt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley
- 1993
B.S.
University of Missouri at Rolla
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1993

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