California Intellectual Property Lawyer
Welcome to the Lawrence G. Townsend, Intellectual Property Lawyer website. But please, since clients and friends call me Larry, you should too.
As an intellectual property (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, infringement of the right of publicity, 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
- Over 27 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 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
- Counseling and litigation in the areas listed below.
- Trademark
- Copyright
- Trade secrets
- Expert witness
- Unfair competition
- Visual arts
- Right of Publicity
- Publishing law
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
Trust your case to me, experienced IP lawyer Larry Townsend. I look forward to speaking with you about your needs.
Attorney Lawrence G. Townsend represents clients located throughout California, including the communities of Oakland, San Jose, Mountain View, Burlingame, Fremont, Hayward, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Modesto, Stockton, Cupertino, San Mateo, Sunnyvale, San Francisco County, Alameda County, San Mateo County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Marin County, Napa County, Sonoma County, San Joaquin County, and all of the surrounding areas.
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