Best Lawyers in California, United States for Intellectual Property Law
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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.
Timothy C. Saulsbury is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Timothy C., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jonathan N. Soleimani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Law. Jonathan N., 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 Jonathan N. 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.
Dana draws on her rich experience as a patent prosecutor to meticulously architect, enforce, and defend patent portfolios in diverse technological fields. Dana’s practice is defined by precision, strategic foresight, and a client-centered approach. She is a trusted advisor to innovative companies navigating the complexities of intellectual property law.
Rosalyn M. Kautz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Rosalyn M., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rosalyn M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dorian Slater Thomas practices in the firm’s Interactive Entertainment Group and Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group, where he handles a wide range of transactional work for prominent agencies, brands, platforms, developers, publishers, and individual creative talent. The National Law Journal ’s 2022 Trailblazers list included him for Sports/Gaming/Entertainment Law and Variety included him as an “Up Next” honoree in their 2022 Legal Impact Report. The ...
Melissa E. Patterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Melissa E., who practices law in Mountain View, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashlee E. Sherman has experience across multiple phases of 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 Property...
Calla E. Yee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Calla E., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Calla E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rachel R. Goldberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Rachel R., 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 Rachel R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Justin Maio is an associate at Russ August & Kabat, where he is a member of the firm’s intellectual property group and mergers and acquisitions group. His primary practice is focused on trademark prosecution and brand development, but he is also a key team member in patent, copyright, and trademark litigation matters. Justin has experience litigating contract disputes, complex commercial disputes, and business torts as well. On the corporate side, Justin primarily focuses on conduct...
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