Atty. Michael Kenneth Plimack

Atty. Michael Kenneth Plimack

Michael Kenneth Plimack is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, copyright, copyright litigation and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from University of California, Berkeley Southwestern Law School Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA, and has been licensed for 38 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Kenneth Plimack at a glance

Michael Kenneth Plimack is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at University of California, Berkeley Southwestern Law School Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA Brown University (A.B., 1983). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Kenneth Plimack is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, copyright, copyright litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from University of California, Berkeley Southwestern Law School Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michael practices at Covington & Burling LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Kenneth Plimack's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Kenneth Plimack 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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Trade Secrets

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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 San Francisco 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 Kenneth Plimack

Where is Michael Kenneth Plimack's law office located?
Michael Kenneth Plimack's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Covington & Burling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Kenneth Plimack handle?
Michael Kenneth Plimack focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Kenneth Plimack practiced law?
Michael Kenneth Plimack has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael Kenneth Plimack go to law school?
Michael Kenneth Plimack earned their education at (A.B., 1983).
How can I contact Michael Kenneth Plimack for a consultation?
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Education

A.B.
University of California, Berkeley Southwestern Law School Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA Brown University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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