Atty. Richard Steven Koppel

Atty. Richard Steven Koppel

Richard Steven Koppel is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Richard received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years.

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About Richard Steven Koppel at a glance

Richard Steven Koppel is a Member based in Westlake Village, California, practicing at Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Dawson. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1970), California (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1970) and Northeastern University (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Director, 1985-1990, Los Angeles County and Ventura County Bar Associations State Bar of California American Intellectual Property Law Association Los Angeles Patent Law Association Conejo Valley Bar Association. Serands clients in Westlake Village, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Steven Koppel is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Richard practices at Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Dawson in Westlake Village, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Steven Koppel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Steven Koppel 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 Westlake Village 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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Where is Richard Steven Koppel's law office located?
Richard Steven Koppel's law practice is located in Westlake Village, California. The firm is Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Dawson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Steven Koppel handle?
Richard Steven Koppel focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Steven Koppel practiced law?
Richard Steven Koppel has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Richard Steven Koppel go to law school?
Richard Steven Koppel earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact Richard Steven Koppel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Steven Koppel received?
Richard Steven Koppel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1970
B.S.
Northeastern University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1970
California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic
Admitted: 1982

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