Atty. Simon Schumacher Ford

Atty. Simon Schumacher Ford

Simon Schumacher Ford is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Simon received a degree from University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign IL, and has been licensed for 20 years.

San Jose San Jose 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Simon Schumacher Ford at a glance

Simon Schumacher Ford is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at Zilka-Kotab, PC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign IL Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara CA (—). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Simon Schumacher Ford is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Simon received a degree from University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign IL, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Simon practices at Zilka-Kotab, PC in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Simon Schumacher Ford's Areas of Practice

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

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 Jose 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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Where is Simon Schumacher Ford's law office located?
Simon Schumacher Ford's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Zilka-Kotab, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Simon Schumacher Ford handle?
Simon Schumacher Ford focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Simon Schumacher Ford practiced law?
Simon Schumacher Ford has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
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Practice Areas

Education

University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign IL Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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