Atty. Zhou Lu

Atty. Zhou Lu

Zhou Lu is a lawyer practicing litigation, post grant, prosecution and 2 other areas of law. Zhou received a Ph.D. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 15 Years Experience 15 year
Call (650) 780-6877

Profile Summary

About Zhou Lu at a glance

Zhou Lu is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2011) and District of Columbia (2012). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D. Santa, 2010) and Pennsylvania State University (Ph.D. Engineering, 1999). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Zhou Lu is a lawyer practicing litigation, post grant, prosecution and 2 other areas of law
  • Zhou received a Ph.D. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Zhou practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Zhou Lu's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 venue, 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 Zhou Lu

Where is Zhou Lu's law office located?
Zhou Lu's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Zhou Lu handle?
Zhou Lu focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Zhou Lu practiced law?
Zhou Lu has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Zhou Lu go to law school?
Zhou Lu earned their education at (J.D. Santa, 2010); (Ph.D. Engineering, 1999).
How can I contact Zhou Lu for a consultation?
You can contact Zhou Lu directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. Santa
Santa Clara University
- 2010
Ph.D. Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2011
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2012

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