Atty. Philip John McKay

Atty. Philip John McKay

Philip John McKay is a lawyer practicing patents, patent/trademark/copyright, technology licensing and 4 other areas of law. Philip received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Monterey Monterey 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Philip John McKay is a Member based in Monterey, California, practicing at Gunnison, McKay & Hodgson, L.L.P.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1993), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and T (1993), Washington (2015), and District of Columbia (2015). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1993) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S., 1990). Active member of Monterey County Bar Association State Bar of California Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Monterey, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip John McKay is a lawyer practicing patents, patent/trademark/copyright, technology licensing and 4 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Philip practices at Gunnison, McKay & Hodgson, L.L.P. in Monterey, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip John McKay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip John McKay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Real Estate 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 Monterey 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 Philip John McKay

Where is Philip John McKay's law office located?
Philip John McKay's law practice is located in Monterey, California. The firm is Gunnison, McKay & Hodgson, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip John McKay handle?
Philip John McKay focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Philip John McKay practiced law?
Philip John McKay has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Philip John McKay go to law school?
Philip John McKay earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Philip John McKay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1993
B.S.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and T
Admitted: 1993
Washington
Admitted: 2015
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2015
Texas
Admitted: 2019

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