Av. Derek Frederick Knerr

Av. Derek Frederick Knerr

Derek Frederick Knerr is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years.

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Profile Summary

About Derek Frederick Knerr at a glance

Derek Frederick Knerr is a Managing Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric (2007). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2007) and University of Virginia (B.A. Philosophy, 2001). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Derek Frederick Knerr is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Derek practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Frederick Knerr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Frederick Knerr 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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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 San Francisco 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 Derek Frederick Knerr

Where is Derek Frederick Knerr's law office located?
Derek Frederick Knerr's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Frederick Knerr handle?
Derek Frederick Knerr focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek Frederick Knerr practiced law?
Derek Frederick Knerr has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Derek Frederick Knerr go to law school?
Derek Frederick Knerr earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. Philosophy, 2001).
How can I contact Derek Frederick Knerr for a consultation?
You can contact Derek Frederick Knerr 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.

Uzmanlık Alanları

Eğitim

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2007
B.A. Philosophy
University of Virginia
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric
Admitted: 2007

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