Atty. Matthew David Buchanan

Atty. Matthew David Buchanan

Matthew David Buchanan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew David Buchanan at a glance

Matthew David Buchanan is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 2005) and University of Iowa (B.S., 2002). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew David Buchanan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Palo Alto, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew David Buchanan's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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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 Matthew David Buchanan

Where is Matthew David Buchanan's law office located?
Matthew David Buchanan's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew David Buchanan handle?
Matthew David Buchanan focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew David Buchanan practiced law?
Matthew David Buchanan has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew David Buchanan go to law school?
Matthew David Buchanan earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Matthew David Buchanan for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 2005
B.S.
University of Iowa
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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