Atty. Michael Jonathan Wise
Michael Jonathan Wise is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, patents, patent interference practice and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Patent Interference Practice & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jonathan Wise at a Glance
Michael Jonathan Wise is a Partner (Shanghai Visiting Partner) based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. District Court, Northern District (1989). Educated at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D., 1989) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.S. Biology, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jonathan Wise
- Michael Jonathan Wise is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, patents, patent interference practice and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Michael practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Michael Jonathan Wise's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jonathan Wise handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Patent Law in Los Angeles
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Trademark Law in Los Angeles
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Copyright Law in Los Angeles
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Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Michael Jonathan Wise
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 Jonathan Wise's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jonathan Wise brings 37+ 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, trademark, and copyright, Michael Jonathan Wise can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael Jonathan Wise attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Jonathan Wise Handles in Los Angeles
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