Atty. Martin Stuart Schenker

Atty. Martin Stuart Schenker

Martin Stuart Schenker is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property, antitrust & trade regulation and 5 other areas of law. Martin received a degree from The London School of Economics, London, England in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Martin Stuart Schenker at a glance

Martin Stuart Schenker is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1983) and The London School of Economics, London, England (M.Sc. University, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Martin Stuart Schenker is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property, antitrust & trade regulation and 5 other areas of law
  • Martin received a degree from The London School of Economics, London, England in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Martin practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Martin Stuart Schenker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Martin Stuart Schenker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Martin Stuart Schenker is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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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 Martin Stuart Schenker

Where is Martin Stuart Schenker's law office located?
Martin Stuart Schenker's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Martin Stuart Schenker handle?
Martin Stuart Schenker focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Martin Stuart Schenker practiced law?
Martin Stuart Schenker has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Martin Stuart Schenker go to law school?
Martin Stuart Schenker earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (M.Sc. University, 1979).
How can I contact Martin Stuart Schenker for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Martin Stuart Schenker received?
Martin Stuart Schenker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1983
M.Sc. University
The London School of Economics, London, England
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983

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