Atty. Ryan Marshall Kent

Atty. Ryan Marshall Kent

Ryan Marshall Kent is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, antitrust & trade law, intellectual property litigation. Ryan received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Ryan Marshall Kent at a glance

Ryan Marshall Kent is a Founding Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Durie Tangri LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 2001) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1997). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ryan Marshall Kent is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, antitrust & trade law, intellectual property litigation
  • Ryan received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Ryan practices at Durie Tangri LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan Marshall Kent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Marshall Kent 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 San Francisco 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 Ryan Marshall Kent

Where is Ryan Marshall Kent's law office located?
Ryan Marshall Kent's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Durie Tangri LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan Marshall Kent handle?
Ryan Marshall Kent focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ryan Marshall Kent practiced law?
Ryan Marshall Kent has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Ryan Marshall Kent go to law school?
Ryan Marshall Kent earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Ryan Marshall Kent for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 2001
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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