Atty. Matthew James Brigham

Atty. Matthew James Brigham

Matthew James Brigham is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Matthew James Brigham at a glance

Matthew James Brigham is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on real estate and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1997). Educated at University of California, Davis (J.D., 1997) and University of California, San Diego (B.S. Mechanical, 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew James Brigham is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Matthew practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Brigham's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Matthew James Brigham is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 James Brigham

Where is Matthew James Brigham's law office located?
Matthew James Brigham'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 Matthew James Brigham handle?
Matthew James Brigham focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew James Brigham practiced law?
Matthew James Brigham has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Matthew James Brigham go to law school?
Matthew James Brigham earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Mechanical, 1994).
How can I contact Matthew James Brigham for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew James Brigham received?
Matthew James Brigham's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis
- 1997
B.S. Mechanical
University of California, San Diego
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1997

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