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Atty. Salima Merani

Atty. Salima Merani

Salima Merani is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 5 other areas of law. Salima received a degree from McGill University in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Irvine Irvine 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Salima Merani at a glance

Salima Merani is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 2000) and McGill University (Biology, 1992). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Salima Merani is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 5 other areas of law
  • Salima received a degree from McGill University in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Salima practices at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Salima Merani's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Salima Merani is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Irvine 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 Salima Merani

Where is Salima Merani's law office located?
Salima Merani's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Salima Merani handle?
Salima Merani focuses on patent, trademark, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Salima Merani practiced law?
Salima Merani has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Salima Merani go to law school?
Salima Merani earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (Biology, 1992).
How can I contact Salima Merani for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley
- 2000
Biology
McGill University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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