Atty. Michael August Bernadicou
Michael August Bernadicou is a lawyer practicing international practice, ip related business transactions, litigation support and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of California at Davis in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.
International Practice & More Attorney · Serving Sunnyvale, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Michael August Bernadicou at a Glance
Michael August Bernadicou is a Partner based in Sunnyvale, California, practicing at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1991). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of California at Davis (B.S. Electrical, 1986). Serves clients in Sunnyvale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael August Bernadicou
- Michael August Bernadicou is a lawyer practicing international practice, ip related business transactions, litigation support and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of California at Davis in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Michael practices at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP in Sunnyvale, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael August Bernadicou's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael August Bernadicou handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sunnyvale.
Patent Law in Sunnyvale
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Business & Corporate Law in Sunnyvale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Sunnyvale
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Sunnyvale
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael August Bernadicou is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Sunnyvale
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sunnyvale
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 Sunnyvale 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 venue, 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.
Sunnyvale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sunnyvale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sunnyvale Choose Michael August Bernadicou
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael August Bernadicou's practice in the field of patent, business, real estate, ip, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael August Bernadicou brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, business, and real estate, Michael August Bernadicou can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sunnyvale
A Sunnyvale-based practice means Michael August Bernadicou attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael August Bernadicou Handles in Sunnyvale
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