Atty. Mark Thomas Smith
Mark Thomas Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation. Mark received a B.S. degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.
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Mark Thomas Smith is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (B.S., 2005). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark Thomas Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation
- Mark received a B.S. degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Mark practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Thomas Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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