Patton Intellectual Property Lawyers

Steven W. Smyrski has over twenty-five years of experience in all phases of intellectual property, including patent prosecution and litigation, technology license drafting and negotiation, enforcement and infringement avoidance strategies, patent portfolio evaluations, infringement/validity analyses, and design around of U.S. patents. Mr. Smyrski has personally drafted over 400 original U.S. patent applications in such diverse fields as telecommunications hardware and software, semiconductor design, fabrication, and inspection, medical devices, signal processing components, computer hardware and software, neural networks, exercise equipment, and business methods.

Mr. Smyrski has litigated a variety of intellectual property disputes, including asserting and defending over ten patents for...

Paul’s practice focuses primarily on complex business litigation. He was recently named one of the “Top 100 Attorneys in Southern California” by Los Angeles Magazine, has the highest AV rating in Martindale Hubbell, and is regularly listed in various publications as one of the top attorneys in his field.

His practice areas include business and commercial litigation, False Claims Act cases, corporation and partnership disputes, professional liability litigation, entertainment and intellectual property litigation, defense of non-profit and other charity-based organizations, products liability litigation and all related appellate work.

Heather Slotnick has over twenty years of experience working collaboratively with clients to develop high quality intellectual property (IP) portfolios while reducing legal risks. Drawing on her past in-house experiences, Heather brings an entrepreneurial, client-side perspective to the services of protecting IP rights. She is more than a lawyer offering legal solutions because Heather works with clients to develop a plan to achieve IP goals which are in line with their business goals. Heather also assists with negotiating and preparing agreements, IP analysis (including opinion letters and freedom-to-operate projects) and IP due diligence.

Prior to founding MLO, Heather...

Phil Cook is a first-chair business trial lawyer with experience in jury and bench trials, as well as domestic and international arbitrations before AAA, FINRA and ICC panels. He has argued appeals in the Ninth Circuit and the California Court of Appeal.

Although Phil focuses on policyholder insurance recovery, corporate governance and partnership disputes, and securities and financial products claims, he has represented clients in individual and class action cases involving contract disputes, Business and Professions Code section 17200 claims and other business torts, antitrust and trade regulation, patent and trademark infringement, trade secrets, product liability and toxic torts, governmental...

Accomplished entertainment attorney with over 35 years of experience representing clients in the music, film, television, and performing arts industries.

Mr. Hiller received his JD and MBA from Pepperdine University and certificates from the Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and Straus Institute for Alternative Dispute Resolution. Mr. Hiller has litigated hundreds of civil and business disputes, advised numerous companies on contracts, trademarks (filing, TTAB proceedings), licensing, employment matters, and represented clients in mediation, arbitration, quasi-judicial proceedings, and before municipalities.

I am a registered patent attorney and represents clients ranging from startup ventures to Fortune 500 corporations in all aspects of intellectual property. I work closely with sole inventors and in-house counsel to develop effective intellectual property strategies to meet each client’s needs and expectations. I hold degrees in Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering with minors in Math and Statistics. His technical expertise, as well as his leadership qualities, were further developed as Chief Fire Control Technician in the U.S. Navy specializing in computer hardware, radar systems, microwave systems and advanced electronics. After the military, Norman’s programming skills and experience...

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I prepare presentations for the public on tax topics, and provide CLE of value to Attorneys and CPA's due to being a Multiple Activity Provider of Tax Specialization Continuing Education licensed by the Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California.

I help startups emphasizing with an approach of keeping a low profile while gathering data, comparing which jurisdiction will...

Ginam Lee has been a California licensed attorney since 1999. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Central District of California as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His areas of practice are litigation, real estate, entertainment, intellectual property, alcoholic beverages, franchises, and business affairs. Mr. Lee began his legal career as a legal assistant at a boutique criminal defense firm of Beck & DeCorso in downtown Los Angeles. Since then, he has worked in various legal capacities at major firms such as O'Melveny & Myers in...

Victor A. Bullock, the founder of our firm, is a solution-focused, client-centered attorney with broad legal knowledge and experience. Professional experience includes providing counsel to individual, government and corporate clients with a focus on balancing organizational and business needs against legal risks. Experienced in counseling on regulatory and commercial matters, as well as defending and prosecuting multi-million dollar lawsuits and exposures including general liability, intellectual property, employment and breach of contract lawsuits.
Mr. Bullock has compiled that experience and helps ambitious and creative business owners reach their big goals. Together with his team, he assists entrepreneurs, creatives, artists, photographers,...

Digital business lawyer, founder and managing attorney of The Internet Law Group, a preeminent law firm dedicated offering comprehensive legal services to clients with e-commerce and other internet-related legal needs. 

Russell Sommers is a seasoned transactional attorney who helps individuals and businesses maximize the value of their Intellectual Property (IP) through the strategic application of copyright, trademark, trade secret, patent, and other IP laws. The Law Office of Russell Sommers offers quality legal services tailored to meet the specific IP needs of businesses and individuals in the spheres of business, technology & entertainment. The Law Office of Russell Sommers: Creative Legal Practices for Creative Legal Minds. TM

Neil Juneja is an intellectual property and cannabis lawyer. He is the founder and managing partner of Gleam Law, a cannabis law firm headquartered in Seattle, WA. His impeccable track record and years of cannabis business law experience – including navigating the complexities of patents, trademarks, and copyrights – helps Gleam Law stand out from the competition. Neil founded Gleam Law because he realized other cannabis law firms provided legal advice to businesses in a vacuum. He wanted to provide legal decisions in the context of the business world and counsel long-term success. Other cannabis business attorneys are not just risk-adverse...

Pauline Isidro is an Associate Attorney at Koza Law Group, specializing in estate planning and business law. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Southern California, as well as a Juris Doctorate degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. A veteran of the public relations industry, Ms. Isidro previously provided strategic publicity and product placement consultation services for various clients at a Hollywood, California-based boutique P.R. firm. Ms. Isidro is currently an active member of the State Bar of California where she also holds membership with the Trusts and Estates Section. She is...

Kristine Takvoryan has over thirteen years of legal experience representing business entities and individuals in all phases of insolvency and restructuring in varying industries. Kristine has represented individual debtors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 cases, as well as creditors, and Chapter 7 trustees in bankruptcy proceedings. Kristine also has extensive legal experience counseling clients on availability, protection and proper use of trademarks both domestically and internationally, preparing U.S. trademark applications, as well as directing and coordinating the execution of international trademark applications, utilizing a network of foreign associates. Kristine has represented borrowers in lawsuits against...

I am a patent prosecution attorney who has been working in the semiconductor industry for many years. I am also an inventor who has more than 10 patents issued/pending. In addition, I could be glad to help you in dealing with other legal matters.

Eric Ludwig is an experienced trial lawyer with an extensive background in intellectual property and business litigation. He represents clients in complicated, high-value patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, employment law, and business dispute cases in California courts as well as in federal courts throughout the United States.

California attorney with 20 plus years advising online businesses on topics ranging from terms and conditions to privacy and the DMCA.

Hass Sadeghi is a Business Attorney, who works with business owners as well as their trusted service-providers & attorneys, to structure complicated or novel business deals & growth in the healthcare, technology and real-estate industries. Hass functions as a Legal Strategist for business entities, and a Negotiation Counsel for individual stakeholders. As a Legal Strategist, Hass provides business entities proactive legal planning for complicated or novel business deals and expansion, then leading a team of subject-matter experts for coordinated & total results. As a Negotiation Counsel, Hass works with individual owners to negotiate high stakes...

John (Hyungsoo) Ahn is a Registered USPTO Patent Attorney who loves ingenuity. He hopes to advance innovation by helping creative entrepreneurs and businesses thrive in their respective fields.

John received his B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Riverside and his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. John has experience drafting patent applications for laser systems and various military devices during his time working at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. He also has experience responding to office actions for various trademark applications and receiving favorable outcomes.

John is registered to practice in the state of California and before the...

Daniel Reisman is a passionate and dedicated employment law attorney in the Los Angeles area. He received his JD from USC Law School and shortly after began representing clients from all walks of life. Daniel is devoted to handling cases involving employment law, including matters of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other complex issues. He understands how challenging and overwhelming it can be for individuals to try to resolve these matters, which is why he founded his firm to provide relief and support. Daniel is driven to obtain a favorable and just outcome for each and every client he represents. His...

More than your legal counsel. Mr. Archambault has 25 years of experience as a business leader, having launched and managed an IT services business. Mr. Archambault is also an advocate for education and enjoys sharing the knowledge he has learned with clients. Mr. Archambault focuses on business and intellectual property law. Helping clients focus on their passions, giving them peace of mind that their businesses are protected and risks are minimized.

Cyndie M. Chang is the Managing Partner of the firm's Los Angeles office and a member of the firm's governing Partners Board. Ms. Chang manages risks and resolves business challenges. She advises and partners with clients to defend them in commercial disputes, enforce their rights, mitigate exposure, and litigate their commercial disputes. She has often handled corporate litigation involving mergers & acquisitions, asset or stock sales, fraud, securities, purchase and sale agreements, business or partner break-ups. She also has handle many other complex or class action disputes involving contracts, trademarks, licensing, products liability, product safety and recall, construction defect, trade...

Prior to founding ESQGO, Mario Simonyan built and sold two seven-figure Amazon Private Label brands. Now, he works exclusively with Amazon sellers helping these entrepreneurs navigate intellectual property issues, and the jungle that is Amazon. Given his background as a successful third-party Amazon seller combined with his legal knowledge, he provides a unique multi-faceted approach to any matter online sellers may encounter. In law school, Mario was selected to be a Certified Law Student at the Small Business Law Center at Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he was awarded the Jefferson Medal, CALI Excellence For The Future Award, and...