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Intellectual Property

We help companies identify, protect, and maximize the value of their intellectual property, combining strategic counseling, global portfolio management, and dispute resolution.

 

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Intellectual Property

Summary

Procopio advises companies on managing intellectual property as a core business asset, helping them identify, protect, and leverage patents, brands, trade secrets, and other intangible assets to support growth and long-term value. We work with clients across the full lifecycle of innovation, from early-stage development through commercialization, expansion, and dispute resolution.

Our award-winning team combines deep technical, legal, and industry experience to deliver integrated intellectual property strategies. Many of our attorneys have advanced scientific and engineering backgrounds and in-house experience, allowing us to work directly with business leaders, engineers, and product teams. We have particular strength advising companies in technology, life sciences, medical technology, and other innovation-driven industries, with a strong presence in California and across global markets.

We take a coordinated, cross-disciplinary approach to intellectual property. Our attorneys work seamlessly across patent prosecution, brand protection, trade secret counseling, and litigation, ensuring that strategies are aligned across the entire portfolio. This integrated model allows us to provide practical, business-focused guidance and to address issues proactively before they become disputes.

Our approach emphasizes strategic, efficient execution. We help clients prioritize resources, manage risk, and identify opportunities to protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property, while avoiding unnecessary cost and complexity. As part of this approach, we leverage internally developed tools, including AI-enabled systems, to streamline portfolio management and support consistent, high-quality work.

Whether building a portfolio, protecting a brand, safeguarding confidential information, or resolving disputes, we work with clients to develop tailored intellectual property strategies that align with their business objectives.

 

Patent Prosecution and Counseling

We develop and execute patent strategies that align with business objectives, helping companies protect innovation, manage global portfolios, and position intellectual property for commercialization and growth. Learn more.

Trademarks and Copyrights

We help companies protect and maximize the value of their brands and creative assets through integrated strategies, including global portfolio management and enforcement across digital and international markets. Learn more.

Trade Secrets

We advise companies on protecting and enforcing their most valuable confidential information, combining strategic counseling with decisive action in high-stakes disputes and risk management scenarios. Learn more.

Intellectual Property Litigation

We represent companies in high-stakes intellectual property disputes, bringing trial experience and a strategic, efficient approach focused on achieving the right result. Learn more.

46 results found.

Nathan Black

AssociateIrvine, CA

Jonathan D. Cheng

Senior CounselIrvine, CA

Benjamin Dahl

AssociateWashington, DC

Brett Garrison

Senior CounselWashington, DC

Genevieve M. Halpenny, PhD

Special CounselSan Diego, CA

Ernest Huang

PartnerPalo Alto, CA

Aroon Karuna

Special CounselPalo Alto, CA

Jean Kim

Senior AssociateIrvine, CA

Raph Y. Kim

Senior AssociateIrvine, CA

Samuel S. Lee

Of CounselSan Diego, CA

Zizi Liu

AssociatePalo Alto, CA

Steven A. Maddox

PartnerWashington, DC

Andrew Mar

AssociateIrvine, CA

Brooke Oliver

Senior CounselPalo Alto, CA

Lamara Parnell

AssociateSan Diego, CA

Sheree Rowe

PartnerPalo Alto, CA

Robert Selfaison

AssociateScottsdale, AZ

Farhad Shir, Ph.D.

Patent AgentWashington, DC

Barry F. Soalt

PartnerSan Diego, CA

Devang Thakor, PhD

Special CounselPalo Alto, CA

Jing Zheng, PhD

AssociatePalo Alto, CA

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