Atty. Thomas Stephen Ferrill

Atty. Thomas Stephen Ferrill

Thomas Stephen Ferrill is a lawyer practicing corporate/securities/tax, intellectual property, intellectual property/technology and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a degree from John Marshall Law School, Chicago IL, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Thomas Stephen Ferrill at a glance

Thomas Stephen Ferrill is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Rutan & Tucker, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2000) and California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at Naval Nuclear Power School Class of 1986 (—) and John Marshall Law School, Chicago IL Illinois State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Stephen Ferrill is a lawyer practicing corporate/securities/tax, intellectual property, intellectual property/technology and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a degree from John Marshall Law School, Chicago IL, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Thomas practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Stephen Ferrill's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate 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.

Thomas Stephen Ferrill 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 Thomas Stephen Ferrill

Where is Thomas Stephen Ferrill's law office located?
Thomas Stephen Ferrill's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Rutan & Tucker, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Stephen Ferrill handle?
Thomas Stephen Ferrill focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Stephen Ferrill practiced law?
Thomas Stephen Ferrill has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Education

Naval Nuclear Power School Class of 1986
- In Progress
John Marshall Law School, Chicago IL Illinois State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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