Atty. Richard Brett Cates

Atty. Richard Brett Cates

Richard Brett Cates is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark, copyright and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Hermosa Beach Hermosa Beach 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Richard Brett Cates at a glance

Richard Brett Cates is a Member based in Hermosa Beach, California, practicing at Richard B Cates. 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, Central District of California (1994), and Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1995). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1992) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.S. Aerospace, 1985). Serands clients in Hermosa Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Brett Cates is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark, copyright and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Richard practices at Richard B. Cates in Hermosa Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Brett Cates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Brett Cates 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 Hermosa Beach 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 Richard Brett Cates

Where is Richard Brett Cates's law office located?
Richard Brett Cates's law practice is located in Hermosa Beach, California. The firm is Richard B Cates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Brett Cates handle?
Richard Brett Cates focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Brett Cates practiced law?
Richard Brett Cates has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Richard Brett Cates go to law school?
Richard Brett Cates earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Aerospace, 1985).
How can I contact Richard Brett Cates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1992
B.S. Aerospace
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1994
Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1995

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