Atty. Michael Thomas Maletic

Atty. Michael Thomas Maletic

Michael Thomas Maletic is a lawyer practicing licensing, intellectual property, media law and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1994, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Michael Thomas Maletic at a glance

Michael Thomas Maletic is an Apple Inc. based in Palo Alto, California. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2005) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Thomas Maletic is a lawyer practicing licensing, intellectual property, media law and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1994, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Michael practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Thomas Maletic's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Thomas Maletic is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Thomas Maletic is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Michael Thomas Maletic is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in California →

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 Thomas Maletic

Where is Michael Thomas Maletic's law office located?
Michael Thomas Maletic's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Thomas Maletic handle?
Michael Thomas Maletic focuses on ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Thomas Maletic practiced law?
Michael Thomas Maletic has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Michael Thomas Maletic go to law school?
Michael Thomas Maletic earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Michael Thomas Maletic for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 2005
B.A.
Swarthmore College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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