Atty. Thomas Yen Yee

Atty. Thomas Yen Yee

Mr. Thomas Yen Yee is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, client counseling, licensing and 1 other area of law.

Irvine Irvine 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Thomas Yen Yee at a glance

Thomas Yen Yee is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2005) and District of Columbia (2016). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2005) and Columbia University (B.S. Biomedical, 1999). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Thomas Yen Yee is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, client counseling, licensing and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Thomas practices at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Yen Yee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Yen Yee 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 Irvine 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 Yen Yee

Where is Thomas Yen Yee's law office located?
Thomas Yen Yee's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Yen Yee handle?
Thomas Yen Yee focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Yen Yee practiced law?
Thomas Yen Yee has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Thomas Yen Yee go to law school?
Thomas Yen Yee earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Biomedical, 1999).
How can I contact Thomas Yen Yee for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2005
B.S. Biomedical
Columbia University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2016

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