Atty. Michael James Bales

Atty. Michael James Bales

Michael James Bales is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, litigation and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Western Washington University in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years.

New York New York 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Michael James Bales at a glance

Michael James Bales is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Baker & McKenzie LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2011) and Washington (2016). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Western Washington University (B.A. Political, 2004). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Bales is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Western Washington University in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Michael practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Bales's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Bales 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael James Bales's law office located?
Michael James Bales's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Baker & McKenzie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Bales handle?
Michael James Bales focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael James Bales practiced law?
Michael James Bales has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Michael James Bales go to law school?
Michael James Bales earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. Political, 2004).
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 2010
B.A. Political
Western Washington University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2011
Washington
Admitted: 2016

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