Atty. Youngtack Shim

Atty. Youngtack Shim

Youngtack Shim is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution, patent litigation and 2 other areas of law. Youngtack received a Ph.D. degree from Duke University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Youngtack Shim at a glance

Youngtack Shim is a patent and ip attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1998). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1998) and Duke University (Ph.D., 1993). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Youngtack Shim is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution, patent litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Youngtack received a Ph.D. degree from Duke University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Youngtack practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Youngtack Shim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Youngtack Shim 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.

Youngtack Shim 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 Youngtack Shim

Where is Youngtack Shim's law office located?
Youngtack Shim's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Youngtack Shim handle?
Youngtack Shim focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Youngtack Shim practiced law?
Youngtack Shim has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Youngtack Shim go to law school?
Youngtack Shim earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (Ph.D., 1993).
How can I contact Youngtack Shim for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1998
Ph.D.
Duke University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1998

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