Atty. Stephen Manfred Knauer

Atty. Stephen Manfred Knauer

Stephen Manfred Knauer is a lawyer practicing patent application, licensing, intellectual property. Stephen received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Stephen Manfred Knauer at a glance

Stephen Manfred Knauer is an Intell. Prop. Coun. based in San Francisco, California. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before Patent and Trademark Office (1992). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1992) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S.E.E., 1987). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Manfred Knauer is a lawyer practicing patent application, licensing, intellectual property
  • Stephen received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Stephen practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Manfred Knauer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Manfred Knauer 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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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

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Where is Stephen Manfred Knauer's law office located?
Stephen Manfred Knauer's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Manfred Knauer handle?
Stephen Manfred Knauer focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Manfred Knauer practiced law?
Stephen Manfred Knauer has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Stephen Manfred Knauer go to law school?
Stephen Manfred Knauer earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S.E.E., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1992
B.S.E.E.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1992

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