Best Lawyers in California, United States for Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Ashley R. Yeargan is a partner at Russ August & Kabat and a member of its Media & Entertainment and Litigation & Trial groups. She has represented a variety of clients in the media and entertainment industry, including actors, directors, writers, producers, musical artists, managers, small studios, production companies, and video game companies. Ashley focuses her practice on matters involving defamation, rights of privacy and publicity, copyright and trademark infringement, and b...
Charlotte Rose is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Charlotte, 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 Charlotte is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rose S. Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Rose S., who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rose S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ahmad Takouche is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Ahmad, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ahmad is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James Tsuei is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. James, 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 James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Olivia represents clients in complex litigation matters involving a broad range of business and commercial disputes. Her practice includes Appellate Practice , Commercial Litigation , and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Based in San Clemente, California, Olivia works with clients across industries in matters involving copyright and patent claims, federal and state antitrust and unfair competition disputes, false advertising claims, breach of contract and licensing disputes, federal Indian...
Katie Kushnir is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Katie, 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 Katie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Vikram Iyer is an intellectual property litigator, with an emphasis on damages and other related remedies. Mr. Iyer has been a member of multiple trial teams defending billion dollar damages claims. His experience includes cases arising in California State, in Federal Courts across the country, and in Section 337 Investigations before the US International Trade Commission. He is also a member of the firm’s working group analyzing intellectual property lawsuits filed in the Eastern and W...
Carl Berthold, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Carl, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carl 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.
Vishwanath Mohan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Vishwanath, 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 Vishwanath is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Natalie Sinzig is an intellectual property litigation partner in the Bay Area office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Natalie focuses on patent, copyright, and trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and other intellectual property-related litigation. She has worked on cases in state court, federal court (including the Federal Circuit), and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Natalie has experience taking and defending both fact and expert witness depositions, as well as prep...
Eric Sefton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Eric, 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 Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Argie Mina is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Argie, 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 Argie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lauren Schweitzer is an intellectual property litigation partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Lauren concentrates her practice on copyright, trademark, internet, and advertising litigation. Lauren has experience with various stages of litigation, including fact discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal. She is also active in pro bono matters.
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