Atty. May Lin Dehaan

Atty. May Lin Dehaan

May Lin Dehaan is a lawyer practicing patent application, trademark application, intellectual property. May received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1985, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About May Lin Dehaan at a glance

May Lin Dehaan is a Senior Counsel based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Rutan Tucker Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Canadian Intellectual Property Office (1999) and California State Courts California Supreme Court (1999). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Southern California (B.S. Aerospace, 1985). Active member of Memberships Associations •California Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section •Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace Honor Society. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • May Lin Dehaan is a lawyer practicing patent application, trademark application, intellectual property
  • May received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1985, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • May practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

May Lin Dehaan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases May Lin Dehaan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark 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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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 Costa Mesa 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 May Lin Dehaan

Where is May Lin Dehaan's law office located?
May Lin Dehaan's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Rutan Tucker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does May Lin Dehaan handle?
May Lin Dehaan focuses on patent, trademark, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has May Lin Dehaan practiced law?
May Lin Dehaan has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did May Lin Dehaan go to law school?
May Lin Dehaan earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Aerospace, 1985).
How can I contact May Lin Dehaan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1994
B.S. Aerospace
University of Southern California
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Admitted: 1999
California State Courts California Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999

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