Atty. Licia Ellen Vaughn

Atty. Licia Ellen Vaughn

Licia Ellen Vaughn is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, technology and media and 5 other areas of law. Licia received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Diego San Diego 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Licia Ellen Vaughn at a glance

Licia Ellen Vaughn is a Director, Intellectual Property and Technology based in San Diego, California, practicing at DLA Piper LLP (US). They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (1996). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1996) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S., 1988). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Licia Ellen Vaughn is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, technology and media and 5 other areas of law
  • Licia received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Licia practices at DLA Piper LLP (US) in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Licia Ellen Vaughn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Licia Ellen Vaughn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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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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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 Diego 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 Licia Ellen Vaughn

Where is Licia Ellen Vaughn's law office located?
Licia Ellen Vaughn's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is DLA Piper LLP (US). You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Licia Ellen Vaughn handle?
Licia Ellen Vaughn focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Licia Ellen Vaughn practiced law?
Licia Ellen Vaughn has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Licia Ellen Vaughn go to law school?
Licia Ellen Vaughn earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Licia Ellen Vaughn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1996
B.S.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric
Admitted: 1996

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