Atty. Rahul Pathak

Atty. Rahul Pathak

Rahul Pathak is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property & technology, life sciences. Rahul received a Ph.D. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 26 Years Experience 26 year
Call (669) 330-1930

Profile Summary

About Rahul Pathak at a glance

Rahul Pathak is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Squire Patton Boggs. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 1999) and California Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Chemistry, 1997). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rahul Pathak is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property & technology, life sciences
  • Rahul received a Ph.D. degree from California Institute of Technology in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Rahul practices at Squire Patton Boggs in Palo Alto, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Rahul Pathak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rahul Pathak 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 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rahul Pathak

Where is Rahul Pathak's law office located?
Rahul Pathak's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Squire Patton Boggs. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rahul Pathak handle?
Rahul Pathak focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rahul Pathak practiced law?
Rahul Pathak has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Rahul Pathak go to law school?
Rahul Pathak earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (Ph.D. Chemistry, 1997).
How can I contact Rahul Pathak for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1999
Ph.D. Chemistry
California Institute of Technology
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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