Atty. Seth A. Skiles

Atty. Seth A. Skiles

Seth A. Skiles is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, patent litigation.

San Francisco San Francisco 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Seth A. Skiles at a glance

Seth A. Skiles is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2008) and California (2012). Educated at University of Minnesota School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Idaho (B.S. Chemical, 2003). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Seth A. Skiles is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, patent litigation
  • Seth A. received a B.S. degree from University of Idaho in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Seth A. practices at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Seth A. Skiles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth A. Skiles 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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Civil Litigation

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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 Seth A. Skiles

Where is Seth A. Skiles's law office located?
Seth A. Skiles's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seth A. Skiles handle?
Seth A. Skiles focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Seth A. Skiles practiced law?
Seth A. Skiles has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Seth A. Skiles go to law school?
Seth A. Skiles earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S. Chemical, 2003).
How can I contact Seth A. Skiles for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota School of Law
- 2007
B.S. Chemical
University of Idaho
- 2003

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
California
Admitted: 2012

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