Atty. Mr Kent J Tobin

Atty. Mr Kent J Tobin

Mr Kent J Tobin is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution. Kent received a degree from University of California, San Diego in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Mr Kent J Tobin at a glance

Mr Kent J Tobin is a patent attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in California (1994) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1995). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1994) and University of California, San Diego (B.A. Chemistry, 1989). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr Kent J Tobin is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution
  • Kent received a degree from University of California, San Diego in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Kent practices in Palo Alto, CA

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Mr Kent J Tobin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mr Kent J Tobin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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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Where is Mr Kent J Tobin's law office located?
Mr Kent J Tobin's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mr Kent J Tobin handle?
Mr Kent J Tobin focuses on patent. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mr Kent J Tobin practiced law?
Mr Kent J Tobin has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Mr Kent J Tobin go to law school?
Mr Kent J Tobin earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Chemistry, 1989).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1994
B.A. Chemistry
University of California, San Diego
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1995

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