About Gerald Ray
Gerald Ray Prettyman is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California and Minnesota. He was admitted to the California State Bar in December 2006, holding bar number 247887, and to the Minnesota State Bar in 2009. His license status in both states is active. Mr. Prettyman is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Gerald R. Prettyman, located at 2676 Gapwall Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94566-4520. He specializes in intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, and copyright matters, serving clients in the Pleasanton area and beyond.
Mr. Prettyman earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California, in 2005 and 2007, respectively, focusing on law, intellectual property, and real estate. Prior to his legal education, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, in 1989. His engineering background provides a solid foundation for his practice in intellectual property law, particularly in patent matters.
In his legal practice, Mr. Prettyman handles various aspects of intellectual property law, including patent applications, trademark registrations, and copyright filings. He represents clients at all stages of these processes, from initial consultations and application preparations to negotiations and, if necessary, litigation. His experience encompasses both transactional and contentious matters, providing comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses seeking to protect their intellectual property rights.
With over 19 years of experience, Mr. Prettyman has been preparing and filing patents since 2001 and has filed trademarks, copyrights, and business filings since 2006. He has prepared and filed over 200 patent applications and more than 70 trademarks. His practice includes advising clients on idea protection using patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and domain names. He also prepares and files incorporation and non-profit filings, drafts contractor and non-disclosure agreements, wills, trust documents, and legal opinion letters. Mr. Prettyman is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, allowing him to represent clients in federal intellectual property matters.
Mr. Prettyman is an active member of the Rotary Club of Pleasanton North, having served as Foundation Chair from 2013 to 2017, Secretary from 2012 to 2013, and Sergeant at Arms from 2011 to 2012. He is also a certified patent lawyer and holds certifications as a patent agent and certified quality engineer. These certifications and his community involvement reflect his commitment to professional development and service to the community.
