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Atty. Simon James Frankel

Atty. Simon James Frankel

Simon James Frankel is a lawyer practicing copyright application, licensing, intellectual property and 11 other areas of law. Simon received a degree from Yale Law School, New Haven CT, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Simon James Frankel at a glance

Simon James Frankel is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, class action, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at Harvard University (Cambridge University, 1986) and Yale Law School, New Haven CT (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Simon James Frankel is a lawyer practicing copyright application, licensing, intellectual property and 11 other areas of law
  • Simon received a degree from Yale Law School, New Haven CT, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Simon practices at Covington & Burling LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Simon James Frankel's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright 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.

Simon James Frankel is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Securities Law

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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 Simon James Frankel

Where is Simon James Frankel's law office located?
Simon James Frankel's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Covington & Burling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Simon James Frankel handle?
Simon James Frankel focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, class action, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Simon James Frankel practiced law?
Simon James Frankel has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Simon James Frankel go to law school?
Simon James Frankel earned their education at (Cambridge University, 1986); (—).
How can I contact Simon James Frankel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Simon James Frankel received?
Simon James Frankel's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

Cambridge University
Harvard University
- 1986
Yale Law School, New Haven CT
- In Progress

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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