Atty. Michael Eric Yates

Atty. Michael Eric Yates

Michael Eric Yates is a lawyer practicing biotechnology patent practice. Michael received a M.S. degree from Baylor University in 1978, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Raleigh Raleigh 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (919) 516-9996

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About Michael Eric Yates at a glance

Michael Eric Yates is a Syngenta Biotechnology Inc. based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989) and Washington registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1993). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago (J.D., 1989) and Baylor University (M.S. Biology, 1978). Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Eric Yates is a lawyer practicing biotechnology patent practice
  • Michael received a M.S. degree from Baylor University in 1978, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Michael practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Eric Yates's Areas of Practice

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

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 North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Michael Eric Yates's law office located?
Michael Eric Yates's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Eric Yates handle?
Michael Eric Yates focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Michael Eric Yates practiced law?
Michael Eric Yates has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michael Eric Yates go to law school?
Michael Eric Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (M.S. Biology, 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago
- 1989
M.S. Biology
Baylor University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
Washington registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1993

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