Atty. Merl John Carson

Atty. Merl John Carson

Merl John Carson is a lawyer practicing food & beverage, electronics, ip litigation and 7 other areas of law. Merl John received a B.S. degree from University of Santa Clara in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Merl John Carson at a glance

Merl John Carson is an Of Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. C (1968). Educated at Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1967) and University of Santa Clara (B.S. Engineering, 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Merl John Carson is a lawyer practicing food & beverage, electronics, ip litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Merl John received a B.S. degree from University of Santa Clara in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Merl John practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Merl John Carson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Merl John Carson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright 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.

Merl John Carson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

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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 Los Angeles 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 Merl John Carson

Where is Merl John Carson's law office located?
Merl John Carson's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Merl John Carson handle?
Merl John Carson focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Merl John Carson practiced law?
Merl John Carson has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Merl John Carson go to law school?
Merl John Carson earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S. Engineering, 1964).
How can I contact Merl John Carson for a consultation?
You can contact Merl John Carson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Merl John Carson received?
Merl John Carson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law
- 1967
B.S. Engineering
University of Santa Clara
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. C
Admitted: 1968

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