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Pursuing California Gerald Ray Prettyman
Gerald Ray Prettyman

Gerald Ray Prettyman

GRPLAW: Protection for All Your Ideas Under the Sun®

15 years of experience

Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Business Law

California

Biography

Gerald R. Prettyman has been preparing and filing patents since 2001, and since 2006 has filed trademarks, copyrights and business filings, and worked to prevent and solve legal problems for his clients. Mr. Prettyman has prepared and filed over 200 patent applications for his clients and over 70 trademarks. Mr. Prettyman was previously an engineer and business manager, making him uniquely qualified to work with and protect the intellectual property of tech companies and to advise start-ups on how to make money without spending money. Mr. Prettyman is a U.S. Navy veteran.


Fees

Free Consultation Short consultations regarding law are generally free. The complexities of patent and trademark practice and business startup and operation require a prolonged consultation (about 90 minutes), for which a low consultation fee is charged.


Practice Area

Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution,
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration,
Intellectual Property
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration,
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes,

Languages

English: Spoken, Written


Professional Experience

Attorney at Law
Law Office of Gerald R. Prettyman
2008 - Current

Education

Golden Gate University

LL.M. (2007) | Intellectual Property

Golden Gate University
Golden Gate University

J.D. (2005) | Law, Intellectual Property & Real Estate

Golden Gate University
University of California - San Diego

B.S. (1989) | Mechanical Engineering

University of California - San Diego

Awards

Specialization Certificate with Distinction in Intellectual Property
Golden Gate University School of Law
2005
Specialization Certificate with Distinction in Real Estate
Golden Gate University School of Law
2005

Professional Associations

Rotary Club of Pleasanton North

Foundation Chair 2015-2017,2013-14; Secretary 2012-13, Sergeant at Arms 2011-12

2009 - Current

Rotary Club of Pleasanton North
U. S. Patent and Trademark Office # 48,778

Patent Attorney

2007 - Current

U. S. Patent and Trademark Office  # 48,778
California State Bar # 247887

Member

2006 - Current

California State Bar  # 247887
U. S. Patent and Trademark Office # 48,778

Patent Agent

2001 - 2007

U. S. Patent and Trademark Office  # 48,778
American Society for Quality # 39213

Certified Quality Engineer

1999 - 2002

American Society for Quality  # 39213

Websites & Blogs

website
Got A Bright Idea?, visit gotabrightidea.com


Social Media


Offices

5890 Stoneridge Dr Ste 102 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Telephone: (925) 600-7342



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