Atty. Ricardo Rodriguez

Atty. Ricardo Rodriguez

Ricardo Rodriguez is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation. Ricardo received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Ricardo Rodriguez at a glance

Ricardo Rodriguez is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1994). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1994) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ricardo Rodriguez is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation
  • Ricardo received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Ricardo practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ricardo Rodriguez's Areas of Practice

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

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 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 Ricardo Rodriguez

Where is Ricardo Rodriguez's law office located?
Ricardo Rodriguez's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ricardo Rodriguez handle?
Ricardo Rodriguez focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ricardo Rodriguez practiced law?
Ricardo Rodriguez has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Ricardo Rodriguez go to law school?
Ricardo Rodriguez earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Ricardo Rodriguez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1994
B.S.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1994

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