Atty. Stephen Thomas Kong

Atty. Stephen Thomas Kong

Stephen Thomas Kong is a lawyer practicing antitrust and unfair competition, corporate law, corporate partnering and ip transactions and 12 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Thomas Kong at a glance

Stephen Thomas Kong is a Shareholder; Chair of Technology Transactions Practice based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Stradling Yocca Carlson And Rauth A Professional Corporation. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1995) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Thomas Kong is a lawyer practicing antitrust and unfair competition, corporate law, corporate partnering and ip transactions and 12 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Stephen practices at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth A Professional Corporation in Newport Beach, CA and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Thomas Kong's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 Thomas Kong is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Consumer Protection

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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 Newport Beach 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 Thomas Kong

Where is Stephen Thomas Kong's law office located?
Stephen Thomas Kong's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Stradling Yocca Carlson And Rauth A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Thomas Kong handle?
Stephen Thomas Kong focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Thomas Kong practiced law?
Stephen Thomas Kong has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Stephen Thomas Kong go to law school?
Stephen Thomas Kong earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Stephen Thomas Kong for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1995
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995

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