Pillsbury Corporate partner Osama Abu-Dehays is known throughout the Middle East and North Africa for his commercial, technology, media and telecommunications law experience.
Ranjini Acharya brings a multidisciplinary approach to navigating the protection and enforcement of patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright and other intellectual property rights.
Pillsbury partner William Atkins has been lead counsel in 100+ intellectual property and bet-the-company litigations during his 25 years with the firm.
With more than 20 years of experience representing numerous Fortune 500 companies, Jack Barufka ranks as one of the top intellectual property attorneys in the U.S.
Ben Bernell represents clients in both federal and state courts, where he has litigated disputes involving IP, breach of contract and internet-related claims along with antitrust and business disparagement matters.
Shruti Bhutani Arora takes a holistic approach in advising clients on data collection, use and monetization, as she does not hold to the traditional barriers and siloed approach.
Callie Bjurstrom, an Intellectual Property partner, is recognized as a top litigator delivering big wins.
Edward Cavazos is recognized by Chambers USA, World Trademark Review 1000 and Best Lawyers for Technology Law and won Lexology/ILO’s 2016 “Client Choice Award.”
Jim Conley represents startups and mid-cap technology companies that require high-quality intellectual property counseling and solid advice on competing patents.
Evan Finkel, leader of Pillsbury’s Los Angeles Intellectual Property group, handles all aspects of patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition and computer law.
Peter Hahn’s practice focuses on litigation, technology law, IP licensing and prosecution, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
Jean-Paul Hoffman represents technology and emerging businesses in U.S. and international patent application preparation and prosecution, patent validity and infringement opinions, and a wide range of related IP matters.
Michael handles all aspects of patent, copyright, and trademark law, focusing on computer-related technologies, consumer electronics and biomedical devices.
A strategic thinker, the head of Pillsbury’s Silicon Valley Intellectual Property group brings a broad knowledge base and creativity to provide practical advice and concrete implementations on difficult issues.
Pillsbury Intellectual Property partner Patrick Jennings has extensive experience in every aspect of trademark law, providing counsel that is both seasoned and practical.
Chris Kao is based in Pillsbury’s San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, where he focuses on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. Chris is the co-leader of Pillsbury’s Taiwan practice.
Pillsbury Intellectual Property partner Mark Litvack has achieved an impressive record of securing favorable outcomes for clients in trial and appellate courts and ADR proceedings.
Pillsbury partner Matthew MacLean is recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. for commercial disputes and litigation.
An experienced trial lawyer, Eric Rusnak focuses his practice on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation, including Section 337 ITC litigation.
Steven Tepera, a member of Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice group, focuses his practice on patent prosecution and litigation in federal and state courts, with a record of efficient and conclusive victories.
Carolyn Toto, a Pillsbury Intellectual Property partner, litigates in state and federal courts and provides strategic counseling to optimize and protect the value of clients’ IP portfolios.
David Tsai is co-head of Pillsbury’s Taiwan practice and also resident in the San Francisco office. David focuses his practice on intellectual property, patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright, complex breach of contract, and product defect litigation in courts and international arbitration tribunals.
Pillsbury partner Mike Zeliger focuses his practice on complex patent litigation as well as other intellectual property and related technology litigation in State and Federal Courts throughout the United States.
Patty helps companies protect and enforce their important trademarks and creative content. From family-owned wineries and hotel companies to global internet and biopharmaceutical enterprises, her advice helps companies increase brand value.
Sam Eichner, a member of Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice, focuses on copyright, trademark, and false advertising disputes in federal court and before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
Laura's practice focuses on global trademark protection and enforcement, counseling, licensing and portfolio management.
Proactive rather than reactive litigation strategy. Anticipates hurdles and develops solutions to overcome them. Staunch advocate who perseveres in the face of adversity to reach the client's ultimate goal.
Sam Iverson has experience in intellectual property protection, including counseling, clearance, prosecution, enforcement and licensing.
Jon Jekel advises artists, inventors, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies on intellectual property matters, with a particular emphasis on copyrights and trademarks.
Ric Macchiaroli focuses his practice on Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights before U.S. Customs.
Zandir Morton focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, including trademark, copyright, patent and trade secret matters; complex commercial litigation; and employment litigation matters, including individual, class and representative claims.
Dawn Murphy advises nonprofit organization clients on a wide variety of legal matters, including governance, tax, regulatory compliance, antitrust, intellectual property, contract and transactions.
Nathan Renov advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property protection in a variety of technologies and industries.
Jeff Wexler litigates complex intellectual property and a variety of disputes for large to mid-sized businesses.
Andrew Parkhurst represents clients in all phases of litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property and arbitration matters.
Catherine is a member of Pillsbury’s Litigation practice. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and intellectual property matters, in particular trademark, copyright and trade secrets. She also has experience conducting internal investigations of allegations of discrimination and harassment for educational institutions.
Fang is experienced in trademark prosecution and brand protection in China. She represents clients in various trademark oppositions, cancellations, invalidations, applications for recognition of trademark as well-known and administrative litigations.
Nalani M. Wilson is a senior law clerk in Pillsbury’s New York office, where she focuses her practice on intellectual property matters, with particular emphasis on trademark and copyrights.
Back to Top