Atty. Mark Edward Schmidt

Atty. Mark Edward Schmidt

Mark Edward Schmidt is a lawyer practicing ip procurement and portfolio management, climate change and sustainability, business law and 2 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Carleton College, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 21 Years Experience 21 year
Call (650) 549-9105

Profile Summary

About Mark Edward Schmidt at a glance

Mark Edward Schmidt is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, business, real estate, ip, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2005). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 2005) and Carleton College B.A. magna cum laude Carleton College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa University of Chicago (Ph.D. Physical, 1995). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Edward Schmidt is a lawyer practicing ip procurement and portfolio management, climate change and sustainability, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from Carleton College, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Mark practices at K&L Gates LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Edward Schmidt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Edward Schmidt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate 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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Environmental Law

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Edward Schmidt

Where is Mark Edward Schmidt's law office located?
Mark Edward Schmidt's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Edward Schmidt handle?
Mark Edward Schmidt focuses on patent, business, real estate, ip, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark Edward Schmidt practiced law?
Mark Edward Schmidt has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Mark Edward Schmidt go to law school?
Mark Edward Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (Ph.D. Physical, 1995).
How can I contact Mark Edward Schmidt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 2005
Ph.D. Physical
Carleton College B.A. magna cum laude Carleton College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa University of Chicago
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2005

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