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Sheppard Mullin adds IP technology partner

January 02 2014

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton has added Carina Tan from Reed Smith as an IP partner in its Palo Alto office

Tan represents clients in patent and trade mark related matters and has a background in technology.

Sheppard Mullin's IP practice has more than 100 attorneys. 

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