Atty. Michael Joseph Scapin

Atty. Michael Joseph Scapin

Mr. Michael Joseph Scapin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution and counseling, privacy and data security.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Scapin at a glance

Michael Joseph Scapin is a patent, ip, and securities attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States Patent, Trademark Office (2011), California (2012), and District of Columbia (2013). Educated at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S. Math, 2006) and Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. 2010 Computer and High Technology Law Journal - Senior Comments Editor (—). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Michael Joseph Scapin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution and counseling, privacy and data security
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Michael practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Scapin's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Joseph Scapin

Where is Michael Joseph Scapin's law office located?
Michael Joseph Scapin's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Scapin handle?
Michael Joseph Scapin focuses on patent, ip, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Joseph Scapin practiced law?
Michael Joseph Scapin has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Michael Joseph Scapin go to law school?
Michael Joseph Scapin earned their education at (B.S. Math, 2006); (—).
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Education

B.S. Math
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2006
Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. 2010 Computer and High Technology Law Journal - Senior Comments Editor
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois United States Patent, Trademark Office
Admitted: 2011
California
Admitted: 2012
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013

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