Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Redwood City, CA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Robert J. Stern at a Glance
Robert J. Stern is a Sr. Atty. based in Redwood City, California. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas (1980) and California (1983). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1979) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E., 1975). Serves clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert J. Stern
- Mr. Robert J. Stern is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application
- Robert received a B.S.E.E. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Robert practices in Redwood City, CA
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Robert J. Stern's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Stern handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Redwood City.
Patent Law in Redwood City
Robert J. Stern is one of 20,632 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in Redwood City
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 Redwood City
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 Redwood 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 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.
Redwood City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Redwood City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Redwood City Choose Robert J. Stern
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert J. Stern's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert J. Stern brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and California, Robert J. Stern can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Robert J. Stern can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Redwood City
A Redwood City-based practice means Robert J. Stern attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert J. Stern Handles in Redwood City
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert J. Stern has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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