Atty. Marc Allen Sockol

Atty. Marc Allen Sockol

Marc Allen Sockol is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, post-grant proceedings, copyrights and 8 other areas of law. Marc received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Marc Allen Sockol at a glance

Marc Allen Sockol is a Partner based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (1992). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of California, Davis (B.S. Electrical, 1989). Active member of Memberships •State Bar of California Intellectual Property Section •American Bar Association Intellectual Property Section. Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Marc Allen Sockol is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, post-grant proceedings, copyrights and 8 other areas of law
  • Marc received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Marc practices at Sheppard Mullin in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Marc Allen Sockol's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc Allen Sockol 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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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 Menlo Park 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 Marc Allen Sockol

Where is Marc Allen Sockol's law office located?
Marc Allen Sockol's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marc Allen Sockol handle?
Marc Allen Sockol focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Marc Allen Sockol practiced law?
Marc Allen Sockol has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Marc Allen Sockol go to law school?
Marc Allen Sockol earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Electrical, 1989).
How can I contact Marc Allen Sockol for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1992
B.S. Electrical
University of California, Davis
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Admitted: 1992

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