Atty. Timothy K Chao

Atty. Timothy K Chao

Timothy K Chao is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property law. Timothy received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Sunnyvale Sunnyvale 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Timothy K Chao at a glance

Timothy K Chao is a business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Sunnyvale, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2008) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S. Computer, 2002). Serands clients in Sunnyvale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Timothy K Chao is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property law
  • Timothy received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Timothy practices in Sunnyvale, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy K Chao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy K Chao handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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.

Timothy K Chao 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 Sunnyvale 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 Timothy K Chao

Where is Timothy K Chao's law office located?
Timothy K Chao's law practice is located in Sunnyvale, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy K Chao handle?
Timothy K Chao focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Timothy K Chao practiced law?
Timothy K Chao has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Timothy K Chao go to law school?
Timothy K Chao earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Computer, 2002).
How can I contact Timothy K Chao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 2008
B.S. Computer
University of California at Los Angeles
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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