Atty. Stephen Philip Berke

Atty. Stephen Philip Berke

Stephen Philip Berke is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property law, transactions. Stephen received a M.S. degree from Stanford University in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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About Stephen Philip Berke at a glance

Stephen Philip Berke is an Of Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on real estate and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1976), and Georgia (Inactive) (1996). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1975) and Stanford University (M.S. State, 1968). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Philip Berke is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property law, transactions
  • Stephen received a M.S. degree from Stanford University in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Stephen practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Philip Berke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Philip Berke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Stephen Philip Berke is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Palo Alto 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 Philip Berke

Where is Stephen Philip Berke's law office located?
Stephen Philip Berke's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Philip Berke handle?
Stephen Philip Berke focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Philip Berke practiced law?
Stephen Philip Berke has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Stephen Philip Berke go to law school?
Stephen Philip Berke earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (M.S. State, 1968).
How can I contact Stephen Philip Berke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1975
M.S. State
Stanford University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1976
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1996

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