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Lawrence G. Townsend
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Welcome to the Lawrence G. Townsend, Intellectual Property Lawyer website. But please, clients and friends call me Larry. You should too.
As an IP attorney, I jealously guard the innovations and creations of my clients. On the other hand, when called upon to defend them in suits for trademark or copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, or unfair competition, I do so vigorously and with the same results-oriented representation.
Want to know more? Here's who I am and what I can do for you:
Experience and Expertise
- 26 years experience and fourth generation IP practitioner based in San Francisco
- Representing both plaintiffs and defendants in trademark, trade secret, and copyright infringement suits in both state and federal courts throughout California; arbitrations and trials
- Representation in opposition, cancellation, concurrent use, and similar proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
- Representation in online arbitrations of domain name disputes before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and elsewhere
- Prosecution of trademark applications before the United States Trademark Office
- International trademark and service mark registrations
- Availability searches/clearances of marks, trade names, and logos
- Counseling, licensing and litigation in the areas of Trademark , Copyright , Trade secret , unfair competition, software, new media technology, domain names, publishing, advertising, rights of publicity, and art law
- Counseling to photographers, architects, graphic designers, and creators of fine art
- Obtaining insurance coverage for policyholders in intellectual property disputes
- Trial consultant and expert witness in IP law, customs, practices, and procedures
Personalized and Professional Service
- Dedicated to taking the time to share with my clients the necessary understanding of the laws and procedures that affect them and their businesses
- Prompt communication with clients and response to their questions and concerns
- Friendly and courteous service that adheres strictly to professional standards of ethics
- AV-rated (highest rating) for legal ability and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory based on evaluation of lawyers in the community
Author and Speaker
- Various legal articles, and Secrets of the Wholly Grill (Carroll & Graf, New York 2002), a satiric novel about the software industry. Kirkus Reviews: "The perfect gift for everyone who has ever cursed Windows." Oakland Tribune: "Impressive debut novel...easily mixes styles and genres to create a courtroom thriller that comically tackles modern issues such as intellectual property rights and business ethics."
- Speaker on various aspects of IP law, writing, publishing, and humor.
Of Counsel Relationship
- Long-established working relationship with the venerable IP firm, Owen, Wickersham & Erickson, P.C. , making additional staffing and resources available for your matter, but only if you request it. (NOTE: Representation by the Owen firm requires separate retainer agreement)
Proudly serving the San Francisco Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and Sonoma Counties.
455 Market Street, Suite 1910
San Francisco, California 94105-2448
Telephone: (415) 882-3288
Fax: (415) 882-3299
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