Best Intellectual Property Lawyers in California

Protecting intellectual property in California presents unique challenges for inventors, business owners, and creators who risk significant financial losses when their innovations, brand identities, or creative works are infringed upon. Victims of IP theft often face devastating consequences, including lost revenue, damaged market position, and the emotional stress of watching competitors profit from their original ideas. California's thriving tech, entertainment, and startup industries make it a hotbed for intellectual property disputes involving multiple parties, complex ownership questions, and sophisticated infringement schemes. Without proper legal protection, creators may struggle to enforce their rights against well-funded opponents while navigating the intricate requirements of federal and state IP laws.

The best intellectual property lawyers in California guide clients through every stage of protecting their valuable assets, from securing patents, trademarks, and copyrights to aggressively defending against infringement claims. California intellectual property lawyers conduct thorough investigations to identify all responsible parties, negotiate with opposing counsel, and pursue maximum compensation for damages under applicable laws. These attorneys understand how to handle licensing disputes, trade secret misappropriation, and cease-and-desist matters efficiently. Those seeking to protect their innovations or creative works should explore this directory to connect with knowledgeable intellectual property lawyers in California who can safeguard their rights.

Intellectual Property Attorneys in California

Eric Proos
Eric Proos Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Law Business Litigation Business Transactions Contract Drafting Entertainment Law General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Startup Trademark Law +15 more
Beverly Hills, California 15+ yrs Accepting Clients

Eric Proos, Founding Partner at Next Era Legal | Beverly Hills Business Lawyers, is listed in Beverly Hills, California. Directory profile category: Real Estate Law.

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Tony T. Liu
Tony T. Liu Verified Attorney
Lawyer at Focus Law LA
Intellectual Property Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Contract Drafting Entertainment Law General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Startup Trademark Law +14 more
Anaheim, California 23+ yrs Accepting Clients

Founding attorney of Focus Law and principal business trial attorney, admitted to the California Bar in 2003 and serving businesses across Southern California.

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Richard Burt
Richard Burt Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Contract Drafting Entertainment Law General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Real Estate Law Startup Trademark Law +15 more
San Jose, California 53+ yrs Accepting Clients

Business law attorney with Richard Burt Professional Law Corporation in San Jose, California.

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Paul Jeffrey Carter
Paul Jeffrey Carter Verified Attorney
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Long Beach, California 30+ yrs Accepting Clients

Paul Jeffrey Carter is a business law attorney with Bergkvist, Bergkvist & Carter LLP in Long Beach, California.

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David H. Schwartz
David H. Schwartz Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Civil Litigation Commercial Litigation Contract Drafting Entertainment Law General Practice Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Startup Trademark Law +16 more
San Francisco, California 45+ yrs Accepting Clients

Founder of the Law Offices of David H. Schwartz, INC., with more than 45 years of business and commercial litigation experience in the Bay Area.

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Rosana Herrera-Ortega
Rosana Herrera-Ortega Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Contract Drafting Employment Law Entertainment Law General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Startup Trademark Law +15 more
San Diego, California 26+ yrs Accepting Clients

Rosana Herrera-Ortega has over 26 years of legal experience serving business and non-profit clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

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Danny Little
Danny Little Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Construction Accident Contract Drafting Employment Law Entertainment Law General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Real Estate Law Startup Trademark Law +17 more
Salinas, California 11+ yrs Accepting Clients

Danny Little is a Business Law attorney at Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss, serving clients in Salinas, California.

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Scott J. Sheldon, Esq.
Scott J. Sheldon, Esq. Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Civil Litigation Contract Drafting Elder Law Entertainment Law Estate Planning General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Startup Trademark Law Trusts Wills +19 more
Rancho Cucamonga, California 14+ yrs Accepting Clients

Rancho Cucamonga business attorney helping individuals and businesses resolve disputes and legal challenges.

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Matthew L. Taylor
Matthew L. Taylor Verified Attorney
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Rancho Cucamonga, California 31+ yrs Accepting Clients

Rancho Cucamonga personal injury attorney with over 20 years of experience serving the Inland Empire.

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Jeffrey A. Cohen
Jeffrey A. Cohen Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Contract Drafting Entertainment Law General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Startup Trademark Law +14 more
Los Angeles, California 36+ yrs Accepting Clients

Founding Partner of Cohen Business Law Group, representing businesses in litigation and transactions in Los Angeles, CA.

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Harvey I. Levin
Harvey I. Levin Verified Attorney
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Encino, California 43+ yrs Accepting Clients

Harvey I. Levin is a Family Law attorney in Encino, California, helping individuals and families navigate complex family law matters.

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Daniel B. Spitzer
Daniel B. Spitzer Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Bankruptcy Law Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Contract Drafting Entertainment Law General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Real Estate Law Startup Trademark Law +18 more
Encino, California 41+ yrs Accepting Clients

Daniel B. Spitzer is a Business Law attorney in Encino, California, helping businesses and owners navigate complex legal matters.

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Lawrence H Jacobson
Lawrence H Jacobson Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Contract Drafting Entertainment Law General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Real Estate Law Startup Trademark Law +15 more
Beverly Hills, California 59+ yrs Accepting Clients

Lawrence H. Jacobson is a Business Law attorney in Beverly Hills, California, serving businesses and individuals with practical legal guidance.

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Jared R. Callister
Jared R. Callister Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Breach of Contract Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Contract Drafting Entertainment Law Estate Planning General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Patent Law Startup Trademark Law Trusts Wills +17 more
Fresno, California 20+ yrs Accepting Clients

Jared R. Callister is a Business Law attorney with Fishman, Larsen & Callister in Fresno, California.

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Carl L. Skaja
Carl L. Skaja Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Business Contracts Business Disputes Business Financing Business Formation Business Litigation Business Transactions Contract Drafting Entertainment Law General Counsel Merger And Acquisition Real Estate Law Trademark Law Patent Law Startup Breach of Contract +15 more
Escondido, California 25+ yrs Accepting Clients

Based in Escondido, CA, Carl L. Skaja's practice focuses on business matters and transactions, agreements, and legal planning.

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Salar Atrizadeh, Esq.
Salar Atrizadeh, Esq. Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Patent Law Trademark Law Real Estate Law Entertainment Law General Counsel Startup Business Formation Business Litigation Merger And Acquisition Business Financing Business Transactions Business Contracts Contract Drafting Business Disputes Breach of Contract +15 more
Beverly Hills, California Accepting Clients

Salar Atrizadeh practices in Beverly Hills, CA, with a focus on business matters and transactions, agreements, and legal planning.

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Lisa D. Simantob, Esq.
Lisa D. Simantob, Esq. Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Employment Law Trademark Law Real Estate Law Patent Law Entertainment Law General Counsel Startup Business Formation Business Litigation Merger And Acquisition Business Financing Business Transactions Business Contracts Contract Drafting Business Disputes Breach of Contract +16 more
Beverly Hills, California Accepting Clients

Lisa D. Simantob maintains a Beverly Hills, CA practice focused on business law concerns, including contracts, operations, and commercial disputes.

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Steven Harold Haney
Steven Harold Haney Verified Attorney
Lawyer at Haney & Shah LLP
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Los Angeles, California Accepting Clients

Steven Harold Haney's practice in Los Angeles, CA centers on business law matters, including contracts, transactions, and commercial disputes.

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Daniel Miles Cislo
Daniel Miles Cislo Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Patent Law +1 more
Los Angeles, California Accepting Clients

Daniel Miles Cislo's work in Los Angeles, CA is centered on trademark matters, with attention to brand protection, registration, and disputes.

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J D Houvener
J D Houvener Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Trademark Law +1 more
San Diego, California Accepting Clients

J. D. Houvener works on patent law matters in San Diego, CA, addressing inventions, applications, and patent protection.

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David B Hoppe
David B Hoppe Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Business Law Trademark Law +2 more
San Francisco, California Accepting Clients

David B. Hoppe's work in San Francisco, CA is centered on IP matters, with attention to ownership, protection, licensing, and related disputes.

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Ronald P Slates
Ronald P Slates Verified Attorney
Intellectual Property Bankruptcy Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law Trademark Law Patent Law Entertainment Law General Counsel Startup Business Formation Business Litigation Merger And Acquisition Business Financing Business Transactions Business Contracts Contract Drafting Business Disputes Breach of Contract +17 more
Los Angeles, California Accepting Clients

Ronald P. Slates' legal focus in Los Angeles, CA includes bankruptcy matters, covering debt relief, filings, and creditor issues.

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Alex Davis
Alex Davis Verified Attorney
Lawyer at Omni Law
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Los Angeles, California 18+ yrs Accepting Clients

Alex Davis maintains a Los Angeles, CA practice focused on business law concerns, including contracts, operations, and commercial disputes.

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Frequently Asked Questions


You can find an intellectual property lawyer in California by comparing attorneys who handle trademarks, copyrights, patents, licensing, trade secrets, infringement disputes, and business-related IP matters.
Contact an intellectual property lawyer when protecting a brand, invention, creative work, software, trade secret, or when facing an infringement claim or licensing dispute.
Intellectual property lawyers may handle trademark registration, copyright claims, patent matters, licensing agreements, trade secret disputes, infringement claims, IP enforcement, and ownership issues.
Business owners, creators, inventors, startups, artists, software developers, agencies, and companies with brands, creative work, or technology may need an intellectual property lawyer.
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