Atty. Thomas John Tighe

Atty. Thomas John Tighe

Thomas John Tighe is a lawyer practicing patent law, copyright law, intellectual property law. Thomas received a B.S.E.E. degree from Lawrence Institute of Technology in 1970, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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About Thomas John Tighe at a glance

Thomas John Tighe is a copyright, real estate, and ip attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1978) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of California (1978). Educated at Western State College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Lawrence Institute of Technology (B.S.E.E., 1970). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas John Tighe is a lawyer practicing patent law, copyright law, intellectual property law
  • Thomas received a B.S.E.E. degree from Lawrence Institute of Technology in 1970, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Thomas practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas John Tighe's Areas of Practice

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

Copyright Law

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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.

Thomas John Tighe 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 San Diego 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 John Tighe

Where is Thomas John Tighe's law office located?
Thomas John Tighe's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas John Tighe handle?
Thomas John Tighe focuses on copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas John Tighe practiced law?
Thomas John Tighe has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Thomas John Tighe go to law school?
Thomas John Tighe earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S.E.E., 1970).
How can I contact Thomas John Tighe for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State College of Law
- 1978
B.S.E.E.
Lawrence Institute of Technology
- 1970

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1978

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