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Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1238 reviews
As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.
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Ross B.

Ross Brandborg

556 reviews
Ross Brandborg is an attorney at law with more than 13 years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota. Ross is also a member of the North Dakota Patent Bar. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after his graduation from the University of North Dakota. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, as well as in patents. Ross founded his own law firm, Brandborg Law, in 2017.
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Kanika R.

Kanika Radhakrishnan

448 reviews
Kanika is an experienced Patent Attorney and Managing Partner of Evergreen Valley Law Group in Silicon Valley, which serves innovative entrepreneurs with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. She has filed over 5,000 patent applications in the U.S. and worldwide with a successful track record of obtaining patents for clients.
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Jake S.

Jake Siciliano

307 reviews
Jake graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he focused on international trademark and corporate law. As of 2022, he has obtained his L.L.M. in Financial Compli... read more
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

252 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

166 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Neil P.

Neil Park

138 reviews
Neil Park is well-equipped in Private Practice - with over 7 years of experience acting as outside General Counsel for many of his business clients. For the past two years, Neil has been working as Counsel for an Intellectual Property boutique. His practice areas include Intellectual Property Counseling, Trademark Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secret Management and Strategy, Business Transactions, Corporate Law and Regulatory Compliance. He attended Loyola Law School.
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Eric A.

Eric Alspaugh

103 reviews
Intellectual property is a very unique area of the law the requires specialized attorneys who have additional training and education. For the complicated area of medicine and medical devices, the IP complexity often increases. Eric B. Alspaugh serves as medical device general counsel or patent counsel for several businesses, a qualification that very few attorneys can boast. His expertise is invaluable to these complicated business ventures.
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Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

16 reviews
Anthony is a senior intellectual property, sports, and business attorney. Anthony has also served as General Counsel and operational CEO for various start-ups and business ... read more
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Farrah Reynolds

1 review
Farrah F. Noorbakhsh Reynolds is a seasoned entertainment and IP counsel and computer programmer with over 15 years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, studios, a... read more
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Our San Diego copyright attorneys & lawyers can help you register a copyright for your original work of authorship. This will ensure that you have documented proof of your copyright ownership. Because, if you don't file it, you can't sue if someone uses your work.

Once registered, the copyright lawyer you chose can also assist you with the development of licensing and/or distribution agreements so you can collect royalties on your original work of authorship. The copyright attorneys & lawyers on UpCounsel represent entrepreneurs, musicians, actors, artists, TV producers, and authors. Our San Diego copyright attorneys can also assist you with fighting copyright infringement in the case a party infringes on any of your copyrights, as they'll seek to prevent it and seek damages from any and all infringers. Many attorneys also have expertise in defending clients against claims of infringement.

There are three types of copyright: usage, full, and unique. Usage means the buyer gets to use the article one time, but the writer can use it again or resell it. Full rights will give the buyer all rights; they can even place their name on the article, saying they wrote it. Your copyright attorney can explain further details about the different kinds of copyright.

Copyright ©, the least expensive form of protection, means literally "the right to copy" an original creation. Original works of authorship include: Movies, drawings, books, works of art, music, textile and jewelry designs, photographs, lyrics, computer programs, paintings, architectural works, including blue prints and maps.

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Ross Brandborg
4.8
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Trademark Registration IMA ART

Ross Brandborg

"easy to understand, and no pressure"

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Beverly Hills, CA,

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
5.0
Clear Communication
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Trademark Registration

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

"Anthony was outstanding throughout the entire process. His communication was always clear and prompt, and his professionalism and attention to detail gave me full confidence in every step. I especially appreciated his strategic approach to assessing trademark risk. I highly recommend working with him — a top-tier attorney."

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Cheyenne, WY,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Register Trademark

Jake Siciliano

"Jake is fast, clear, and very helpful!"

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Granite Bay, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
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Trademark Infringement Consults

Eric Alspaugh

"Eric is one of the best. In addition to his critical eye, he just gives good advice. He's a good add to the team!"

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Oakland, CA,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
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Trademark Registration Services

Ali Shalchi

"Very quick and knowledgeable"

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Moraga, CA,

David Lizerbram
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark internationally through the Madrid Protocol

David Lizerbram

"David Lizerbram provided excellent legal support for my international trademark needs. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the complex process of securing trademarks in multiple countries smooth and manageable. I highly recommend his services for anyone needing expertise in international trademark law."

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Sunland, CA,

Lauri Donahue
5.0
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Using Trademarked Name Naruto in Song Title

Lauri Donahue

"fast and knowledgeable"

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Los Angeles, CA,

Alexander Nahai
5.0
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter

Alexander Nahai

"An exceptional lawyer who is very knowledgeable, communicates effectively and devoted to securing favorable outcomes for cliens. I would definitely be coming back, highly recommended."

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Orange, CA,

Troy Krich
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Copyright Infringement

Troy Krich

"Troy is responsive, effective, and efficient!"

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Lake Forest, IL,

Nathan Wenk
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Conduct Trademark Search

Nathan Wenk

"Excellent work by Nathan. He was clear, helpful, knowledgeable, and thorough. Highly recommend."

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Duck Creek Village, UT,

Grant Maynard
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration Services

Grant Maynard

"Clear communication and fast responses."

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La Habra, CA,

Samuel Pierce
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Samuel Pierce

"Very efficient"

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Redding, CA,

Steven Stark
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Steven Stark

"Steven Stark did a great job with my trademark applications."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Mandana Jafarinejad
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Register Trademark

Mandana Jafarinejad

"Excellent service, clear communication, good understanding. Thanks!!!"

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Diamond Bar, CA,

Brig Ricks
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter

Brig Ricks

"We have consulted with Brig a number of times. Solid."

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Hermosa Beach, CA,

Charis Dorsey
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)

Charis Dorsey

"Had a job that required a quick turnaround, Charis delivered and did an amazing job!"

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Walnut, CA,

Liz Oliner
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Liz Oliner

"Loved working with Liz on my Standard US Trademark Package. She was always communicative with any questions or concerns I had and provided prompt updates on the status of the trademark."

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San Francisco, CA,

Zvi Raskin
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Zvi Raskin

"This is the fourth time I have used his services. Very fast and communicative. Highly recommended."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Rebecca London
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Trademark Registration

Rebecca London

"Extremely informative and quickly responds to all my questions!! Thank you so much!"

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San Jacinto, CA,

Neil Park
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
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Trademark Registration

Neil Park

"Neil has been a continuous partner to us. He is excellent."

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Los Angeles, CA,

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