Our Firm

Domestic and International Intellectual Property Matters

Located in Ventura County, California, our firm focuses exclusively on intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law. We are dedicated to providing our clients with specialized attention at reasonable prices.

Although we are considered an intellectual property “boutique” firm, our clients range from large multinational corporations and research institutions to start-ups and individuals. The firm provides counseling on both domestic matters and, through association with well-established firms worldwide, international matters. Extensive use is made of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (international patent filings), Madrid Protocol (international trademark filings) and various other international conventions to acquire rights to inventions and trademarks in the United States and abroad.

Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Protection

  • Patent and trademark application preparation and prosecution in the United States and internationally
  • Patent and trademark validity/infringement opinions
  • Selection, design and proper use of trademarks
  • Patent and trademark-related searches and studies
  • Post-registration patent and trademark maintenance
  • Development of in-house invention disclosure and copyright registration programs

Intellectual Property Litigation

  • Federal and state court actions related to intellectual property
  • Oppositions, interferences and cancellation proceedings before the Patent and Trademark Office
  • Domain name dispute resolution
  • Complaints before the International Trade Commission

Intellectual Property Licensing and Contracts

  • Technology and product development agreements
  • Service and consulting agreements
  • Software distribution agreements
  • Trademark licensing agreements
  • Manufacturing agreements
  • Non-disclosure agreements
  • Letters of intent
  • Standards-based licensing agreements

Clientele

The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium size companies and new start-up ventures. We work closely with attorneys in general practice to help their clients in specialized intellectual property matters, both directly and through the general attorney.

Representative Clients

  • Cree
  • Teledyne Scientific & Imaging
  • Analog Devices
  • Harman/Kardon
  • Harman International Industries
  • Duraflame
  • UCLA
  • SloanLED
  • B & S Plastics
  • Anza Sport Group
  • Hollywood Wax Museum
  • Oasis Medical