Atty. Stephen James Akerley

Atty. Stephen James Akerley

Stephen James Akerley is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, intellectual property litigation and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Mountain View Mountain View 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen James Akerley at a glance

Stephen James Akerley is a Member based in Mountain View, California, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California U.S (1992). Educated at University of San Francisco Law School (J.D., 1992) and Cornell University (B.S. Electrical, 1989). Serands clients in Mountain View, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen James Akerley is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, intellectual property litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Stephen practices at Dechert LLP in Mountain View, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen James Akerley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen James Akerley 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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Trade Secrets

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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 Mountain View 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 Stephen James Akerley

Where is Stephen James Akerley's law office located?
Stephen James Akerley's law practice is located in Mountain View, California. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen James Akerley handle?
Stephen James Akerley focuses on patent, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen James Akerley practiced law?
Stephen James Akerley has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Stephen James Akerley go to law school?
Stephen James Akerley earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Electrical, 1989).
How can I contact Stephen James Akerley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco Law School
- 1992
B.S. Electrical
Cornell University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California U.S
Admitted: 1992

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