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Atty. Thomas Edward Garten

Atty. Thomas Edward Garten

Thomas Edward Garten is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, patent litigation and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Thomas Edward Garten at a glance

Thomas Edward Garten is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2006). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D. Order, 2006) and University of California, San Diego (B.A. Political, 2000). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas Edward Garten is a lawyer practicing patent application, intellectual property, patent litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Thomas practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Edward Garten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Edward Garten 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 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 Thomas Edward Garten

Where is Thomas Edward Garten's law office located?
Thomas Edward Garten's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Covington & Burling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Edward Garten handle?
Thomas Edward Garten focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Edward Garten practiced law?
Thomas Edward Garten has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Thomas Edward Garten go to law school?
Thomas Edward Garten earned their education at (J.D. Order, 2006); (B.A. Political, 2000).
How can I contact Thomas Edward Garten for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Order
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2006
B.A. Political
University of California, San Diego
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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