Atty. Michael Alan Whittaker

Atty. Michael Alan Whittaker

Michael Alan Whittaker is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution, trademarks and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1980, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Encinitas Encinitas 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Michael Alan Whittaker at a glance

Michael Alan Whittaker is a patent, trademark, real estate, ip, and ip licensing attorney based in Encinitas, California. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 2000) and University of California at Irvine (B.S. Biological, 1980). Serands clients in Encinitas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Alan Whittaker is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution, trademarks and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1980, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Michael practices in Encinitas, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Alan Whittaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Whittaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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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.

Michael Alan Whittaker is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

IP Licensing

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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 Encinitas 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 Michael Alan Whittaker

Where is Michael Alan Whittaker's law office located?
Michael Alan Whittaker's law practice is located in Encinitas, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Alan Whittaker handle?
Michael Alan Whittaker focuses on patent, trademark, real estate, ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Alan Whittaker practiced law?
Michael Alan Whittaker has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael Alan Whittaker go to law school?
Michael Alan Whittaker earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Biological, 1980).
How can I contact Michael Alan Whittaker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 2000
B.S. Biological
University of California at Irvine
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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