Atty. Photon Rao

Atty. Photon Rao

Photon Rao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, chemical, biotechnology & pharmaceutical. Photon received a M.S. degree from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1993, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Foster City Foster City 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Photon Rao at a glance

Photon Rao is an Associate based in Foster City, California. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before United States Patent and Trademark Office (2009). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 2008) and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (M.S. Indian, 1993). Serands clients in Foster City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Photon Rao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, chemical, biotechnology & pharmaceutical
  • Photon received a M.S. degree from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1993, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Photon practices in Foster City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Photon Rao's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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 Foster City 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 Photon Rao

Where is Photon Rao's law office located?
Photon Rao's law practice is located in Foster City, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Photon Rao handle?
Photon Rao focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Photon Rao practiced law?
Photon Rao has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Photon Rao go to law school?
Photon Rao earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (M.S. Indian, 1993).
How can I contact Photon Rao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 2008
M.S. Indian
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2009

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