Practice Areas

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property law deals with the rules for securing as well as enforcing legal rights to inventions, designs, and artistic works. The purpose of IP laws is to provide an incentive for individuals to develop creative works for the benefit of society by ensuring that they can profit from these works without the fear that they will be misappropriated by others. LEARN MORE

Litigation

Civil litigation is the process by which civil matters are resolved in a court of law. Intellectual property litigation can involve disputes over patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, false advertising, and unfair business practices. LEARN MORE

Transactional

Intellectual property rights can be bought, sold, licensed, and leveraged. Transactional attorneys provide advice and counsel to IP owners concerning legal issues that are generated by any business dealings. LEARN MORE

Regulatory Agencies

Regulatory agencies are governmental agencies that are commonly established to enforce safety standards and/or to protect consumers. The California Energy Commission and Prop 65 Laws and Regulations are two such entities.  LEARN MORE

New Venture Formation

Starting a new business venture requires an understanding of the essential factors for turning a great idea into a successful business.  LEARN MORE

Exit Strategies

An exit strategy, or plan, is an outline of how a business owner plans to sell their investment in their business or a product to investors or another company. Examples of possible exit strategies are a merger or liquidation. LEARN MORE