Atty. Peter J Yim

Atty. Peter J Yim

Peter J Yim is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, patent counseling & prosecution, information technology and 8 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Peter J Yim at a glance

Peter J Yim is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trademark, ip, m&a, environmental, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1997), California registered to practice before U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (2001), and Washington (2023). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Carnegie-Mellon University (B.S. Thunderbird, 1993). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter J Yim is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, patent counseling & prosecution, information technology and 8 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Peter practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter J Yim's Areas of Practice

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

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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and 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 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 Peter J Yim

Where is Peter J Yim's law office located?
Peter J Yim's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter J Yim handle?
Peter J Yim focuses on trademark, ip, m&a, environmental, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter J Yim practiced law?
Peter J Yim has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Peter J Yim go to law school?
Peter J Yim earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Thunderbird, 1993).
How can I contact Peter J Yim for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington School of Law
- 1997
B.S. Thunderbird
Carnegie-Mellon University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1997
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Admitted: 2001
Washington
Admitted: 2023

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