Michael J. Hughes Biography
Michael J. Hughes (Partner)
Born Neillsville, Wisconsin, December 18, 1950
State Bar of California (1977)
U.S. Supreme Court ~ U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal and Ninth Circuits
U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals ~ U.S. Court of Claims
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Registered 29,077)
Practice concentration:
- International Trademark Coordination
- Mechanical and Chemical Patents
- Golf and Camping Product Issues
- Dispute Resolution
Education:
- University of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, J.D. magna cum laude, 1977
- Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California, B.S. Chemistry, 1973
Posts of Honor:
- Judge Pro Tem, Judicial Arbitrator,
- Santa Clara County Superior and Municipal Courts, 1983 to present
- Alumni Board of Governors, Harvey Mudd College
- President, Barrister's Club, Santa Clara County Bar Association, 1983
- Associate Editor, University of Santa Clara Law Review, 1976-77
Memberships (Legal):
- State Bar of California
- Santa Clara County Bar Association
- International Trademark Association
- Lawyers and Judges Golf Association
Memberships (Civic, Scientific, and Technical):
- Sunnyvale Service and Athletic Club
- Assistant Scoutmaster
- American Chemical Society
Hobbies:
- Golf and Sports, Bridge, and Various Games