About Frederick J
Frederick J. Dorey is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1992. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Dorey is a special counsel at Cooley LLP, a law firm located in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing law for over 34 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mr. Dorey earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where he graduated in 1992. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. During his time at USC Gould, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in the field.
Mr. Dorey concentrates his practice in the areas of intellectual property law, including patent and trademark litigation, as well as corporate transactions. He represents technology companies in matters involving patent infringement, trademark disputes, and licensing agreements. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Dorey has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Cooley LLP, he worked as an associate at a boutique intellectual property firm in San Francisco for ten years.
Mr. Dorey is an active member of the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association. He holds membership in the Intellectual Property Section of the American Bar Association. He is also a certified mediator through the San Francisco County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Dorey is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
