
Wei Zhang, IP Attorney in Palo Alto, California
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on IP and Tax
PartneratKing & Wood
Palo Alto, CA
Practicing ip in Palo Alto since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Wei Zhang is a partner based in Palo Alto, CA. The practice focuses on IP and Tax. Wei has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at King & Wood.
- Based in
- Palo Alto, CA
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- IP · Tax
- Handles IP and Tax matters from Palo Alto, CA.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Wei Zhang: Wei Zhang is a partner based in Palo Alto, CA. The practice focuses on IP and Tax. Wei has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at King & Wood.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Wei takes on
Wei concentrates on ip and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Wei handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Palo Alto, California
Wei takes ip matters in Palo Alto, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Wei agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Palo Alto, California
Wei takes tax matters in Palo Alto, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Wei agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Wei Zhang — ip lawyer in Palo Alto
Wei Zhang is a partner based in Palo Alto, CA. The practice focuses on IP and Tax. Wei has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at King & Wood.
Mr. Wei Zhang is a lawyer practicing tax, intellectual property. Wei received a degree from Boston University Southwestern Law School, Boston MA, and has been licensed for 31 years. Wei practices at King & Wood in Palo Alto, CA.
Wei's approach to ip cases
Mr. Wei Zhang is a lawyer practicing tax, intellectual property. Wei received a degree from Boston University Southwestern Law School, Boston MA, and has been licensed for 31 years. Wei practices at King & Wood in Palo Alto, CA.
Clients Wei works with
Wei reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip and tax matters in Palo Alto and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Hangzhou Institute of Electronic Engineering
Beijing Technology · 1989
Boston University Southwestern Law School, Boston MA
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Jurisdictions
Wei's state bar admissions
California Trademark
2016 · ACTIVE
New York
2011 · ACTIVE
Connecticut
2011 · ACTIVE
PRC
1995 · ACTIVE
Wei studied at Beijing Technology in Hangzhou Institute of Electronic Engineering and — in Boston University Southwestern Law School, Boston MA.
Law school and academic background
Wei completed Beijing Technology in Hangzhou Institute of Electronic Engineering and — in Boston University Southwestern Law School, Boston MA. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Wei runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Wei Zhang's office in Palo Alto
Wei's primary office is at 5 Palo Alto Square, Suite 220, 3000, El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
King & Wood
5 Palo Alto Square, Suite 220, 3000, El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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How to hire Wei Zhang — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Wei usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Wei charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wei's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Wei will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Palo Alto, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Wei
Wei discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Wei confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Wei's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Wei Zhang
How much does it cost to hire Wei for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Wei walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Wei offer a free consultation?
Wei charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wei's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Wei's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in California typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Wei gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Wei take my case if I'm outside Palo Alto?
Wei is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Wei will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Wei?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Wei will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Wei accepting new ip clients right now?
Wei's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Palo Alto, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Wei handles ip matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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