Atty. Marc David Peters

Atty. Marc David Peters

Marc David Peters is a lawyer practicing electronics, patent litigation, patent reexaminations and 16 other areas of law. Marc received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1990, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Marc David Peters at a glance

Marc David Peters is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, copyright, ip, m&a, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (2000). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 2000) and Harvard University (A.B. University, 1990). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Marc David Peters is a lawyer practicing electronics, patent litigation, patent reexaminations and 16 other areas of law
  • Marc received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1990, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Marc practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Marc David Peters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc David Peters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Palo Alto 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 David Peters

Where is Marc David Peters's law office located?
Marc David Peters's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marc David Peters handle?
Marc David Peters focuses on patent, copyright, ip, m&a, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Marc David Peters practiced law?
Marc David Peters has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Marc David Peters go to law school?
Marc David Peters earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (A.B. University, 1990).
How can I contact Marc David Peters for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 2000
A.B. University
Harvard University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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