Best Lawyers in California, United States for Intellectual Property Law
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A native of L.A. and being a musician herself, Amanda really understands her clients’ needs. She is well-suited to advise and represent them in working to maintain their rights and to obtain the best possible outcomes in the course of various transactions. On a day-to-day basis, Amanda manages both clients’ needs and their related projects – taking care of the particulars from intake to closure on virtually all fronts. She helps her clients assess the risks and rewards of po...
Jean Nguyen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Jean, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jean is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ruthleen E. Uy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Ruthleen E., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ruthleen E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Pooneh Aminian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Pooneh, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pooneh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lyric Menges is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Lyric, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lyric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Eric Maas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Eric, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Art Dykhuis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Art, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Art is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David H. Marenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. David H., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marc A. McClain is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Marc A., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alicia Ginsberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Alicia, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alicia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jordan Hameen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Jordan, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashlee E. Sherman has experience across multiple phases of patent litigation, including invalidity and non-infringement analysis and defense, claim construction, drafting complex motions, assisting technical experts with reports, and supporting various pretrial matters. She has also been involved in a Section 337 Investigation before the U.S. International Trade Commission. Ashlee is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, where she served as an editor of the Texas Intellectual P...
Xiaobing Zhang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Xiaobing, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Xiaobing is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Cydney Freeman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Cydney, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cydney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nikki S. Khorram is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Nikki S., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nikki S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James Pickens is a partner at Russ August & Kabat. His practice focuses on high technology patent and intellectual property litigation. Mr. Pickens excels at trial advocacy. Mr. Pickens has performed the direct and rebuttal examinations for the expert witnesses on patent infringement in three jury trials. Each jury returned a verdict of infringement, in favor of RAK’s clients: In 2016, Mr. Pickens assisted the RAK team in obtaining a jury verdict of willful patent infringement, repr...
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