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.
Information Technology & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 29+ Years Experience
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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). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- Peter practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Peter J Yim's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter J Yim handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Trademark Law in San Francisco
Peter J Yim is one of 23,086 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in San Francisco
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Peter J Yim is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Mergers & Acquisitions in San Francisco
Peter J Yim is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →
Environmental Law in San Francisco
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Peter J Yim is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Entertainment & Sports Law in San Francisco
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Peter J Yim is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Peter J Yim
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter J Yim's practice in the field of trademark, ip, m&a, environmental, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter J Yim brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona, California registered to practice before U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, and Washington, Peter J Yim can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, ip, and m&a, Peter J Yim can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Peter J Yim attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Peter J Yim Handles in San Francisco
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Peter J Yim has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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