Best Lawyers in California, United States for Intellectual Property Law
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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.
Blake A. Winn PhD is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Blake A., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Blake A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kyle Petersen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Kyle, 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 Kyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Samantha K. Looker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Samantha K., 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 Samantha K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Peter K. Jackson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Peter K., 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 Peter K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bingjie Li is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Bingjie, who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bingjie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lily Li is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Lily, who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher N. McAndrew is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Christopher N., 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 Christopher N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Seyoung Cheon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Seyoung, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seyoung 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...
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.
Paul Chang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Paul, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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