Atty. Michael Hetherington
Michael Hetherington is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Michael received a M.S. degree from Stanford University in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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Michael Hetherington is a Member based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Michael Hetherington. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1982). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1982) and Stanford University (M.S., 1976). Active member of Palo Alto, San Mateo County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California American Electronics Association Peninsula Patent Law Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Hetherington is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
- Michael received a M.S. degree from Stanford University in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Michael practices at Michael Hetherington in Palo Alto, CA
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 Palo Alto 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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