Christopher Chris Kao

Litigation - Intellectual Property

4.0 (1 reviews)

San Francisco, California

26+ years experience

Pillsbury

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

415-983-1159

https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/christopher-kao.html

Four Embarcadero Center, 22nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111-5998

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Bio

Christopher Kao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent.Christopher, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Christopher Kao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent.Christopher, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Christopher Kao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Christopher, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

California

State Capital

Sacramento

Highest Court

California Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of California

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Recognized: Litigation - Patent
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: International Arbitration - Commercial
Practice Area: Patent Law
Practice Area: Privacy and Data Security Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1999
Dartmouth College, B.A., graduated 1996

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Reviews

Dorothy Nguyen

3 months ago

Exceptional IP Litigator, a True Asset in Complex Disputes

I engaged Christopher Kao at Pillsbury to represent our tech startup in a complex software patent infringement case. His deep expertise in intellectual property litigation, honed over 26 years, was immediately evident. He leveraged his recognition in both patent and commercial litigation to build a formidable strategy. Christopher’s ability to distill intricate technical details into a compelling legal narrative was invaluable, and his educational background from Harvard Law certainly showed in his meticulous preparation. While his billing rates reflect his top-tier status and experience, which we found to be a worthwhile investment for the outcome, communication response times could occasionally be slower during peak periods. Overall, Christopher is a brilliant strategist who provided exceptional counsel during a critical time for our company. We secured a highly favorable settlement, and I would confidently recommend him for high-stakes IP matters.