Ronald S. "Ron" Granberg

A member of the trial bar for over 50 years, Jim has unparalleled experience and skill in preparing and presenting cases for adjudication – whether by jury, judge, arbitrator, mediator or the parties themselves. He represents Silicon Valley companies with commercial, trade secret and intellectual property issues. Jim also represents individuals in a wide variety of matters, including civil rights actions, employment disputes, family law and criminal defense.

Erik Puknys’ career in intellectual property began more than 25 years ago, when he joined the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as a patent examiner. Erik started his legal career at Finnegan’s Washington, D.C. office in 1994, and moved to California in 1997 to help open the firm’s Silicon Valley office. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in district courts around the United States, in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and in the U.S. Supreme Cour...

Robert F. McCauley III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Robert F. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Robert F. McCauley III since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert F. McCauley III is held by other lawyers.

Magan Pritam Ray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Magan Pritam practices law in East Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Magan Pritam Ray since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Magan Pritam Ray is held by other lawyers.

Lloyd Winawer is known for his work on complex business litigation and investigations. Lloyd focuses on disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions and other commercial transactions and securities law matters. Lloyd is the leader of Bergeson’s M&A Dispute Resolution Group. Lloyd has significant expertise in M&A disputes, having litigated and advised on numerous post-closing controversies related to earnouts, purchase price adjustments, contingent value rights, milestone and p...

Michael D. Celio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Securities. Michael D. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael D. Celio since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael D. Celio is held by other lawyers.

Mark Selwyn is a partner in the Litigation/Controversy Department. He joined the firm in 1994. Mr. Selwyn’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation. Major corporations have relied on him to litigate biomedical, electrical, chemical, mechanical, and business method patents involving a diverse array of technologies, including wireless communications, electronic commerce, digital cameras, solid state disk drives, location sensing, biosensors, water and wastewater filtration, i...

As Managing Partner and Founder of Patent Law Works LLP, Greg brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the practice of patent law. He developed a new model of patent practice for providing intellectual property services that combine a smart combination of legal, technical, and business insights reflecting deep expertise. Greg’s new model for patent practice synthesizes his beliefs that with the ubiquity of the global marketplace, the growing complexity of patent laws in many geogr...

Blake Russum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Blake practices law in Menlo Park, California Best Lawyers has recognized Blake Russum since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Blake Russum is held by other lawyers.

Bhanu K. Sadasivan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Bhanu K. practices law in Menlo Park, California Best Lawyers has recognized Bhanu K. Sadasivan since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bhanu K. Sadasivan is held by other lawyers.