Atty. Michael Woodrow Devries

Atty. Michael Woodrow Devries

Michael Woodrow Devries is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, trademark infringement, intellectual property. Michael received a degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Woodrow Devries at a glance

Michael Woodrow Devries is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Kirkland And Ellis Llp. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (2000). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law Boalt Hall (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Woodrow Devries is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, trademark infringement, intellectual property
  • Michael received a degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Michael practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Woodrow Devries's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark 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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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 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 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 Woodrow Devries

Where is Michael Woodrow Devries's law office located?
Michael Woodrow Devries's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Kirkland And Ellis Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Woodrow Devries handle?
Michael Woodrow Devries focuses on patent, trademark, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Woodrow Devries practiced law?
Michael Woodrow Devries has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Education

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law Boalt Hall
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric
Admitted: 2000

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