Atty. Michael Victor Risch

Atty. Michael Victor Risch

Mr. Risch specializes in complex business litigation, with interests in copyrights and trade secrets, as well as other intellectual property matters.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (650) 468-2439

Profile Summary

About Michael Victor Risch at a glance

Michael Victor Risch is an Of Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at ComputerLaw Group LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on copyright, business, ip, trade secrets, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in California (1998) and West Virginia (2008). Educated at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (J.D., 1998) and Stanford University A.B. (—). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Risch specializes in complex business litigation, with interests in copyrights and trade secrets, as well as other intellectual property matters
  • In addition, Mr. Risch handles intellectual property licensing and conducts intellectual property and development process audits.Mr
  • Risch is Of Counsel at ComputerLaw Group, LLP, and Associate Professor at Villanova University School of Law
  • Prior to his professorship, Mr. Risch was an Olin Fellow in Law at Stanford Law School

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Victor Risch's Areas of Practice

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

Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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IP Licensing

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Victor Risch

Where is Michael Victor Risch's law office located?
Michael Victor Risch's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is ComputerLaw Group LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Victor Risch handle?
Michael Victor Risch focuses on copyright, business, ip, trade secrets, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Victor Risch practiced law?
Michael Victor Risch has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael Victor Risch go to law school?
Michael Victor Risch earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (—).
How can I contact Michael Victor Risch for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1998
Stanford University A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
West Virginia
Admitted: 2008

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