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Intellectual Property | Spotlight California

Orange County

Orange County's IP sector is largely driven by the region's prominent technology, medical devices, consumer products and entertainment sectors. The listed law firms are active in the these industries, advising clients on matters including patent prosecution, portfolio management and litigation.

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  1. Armond Wilson LLP
    Armond Wilson LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Armond Wilson LLP undertakes high-stakes patent litigation on behalf of market-leading clients in electronics, software and life sciences. The Orange County-based firm is highlighted for work in IPRs before the PTAB and post-grant proceedings. The firm also possesses an excellent trade secret and antitrust litigation practice.

    Michelle Armond is a key contact.

  2. Barceló, Harrison & Walker, LLP
    Barceló, Harrison & Walker, LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Barceló, Harrison & Walker, LLP handles a range of contentious IP matters including patent litigation. The Orange County-based firm frequently guides clients through USPTO engagements and post grant proceedings. The group also expertly handles patent prosecution and portfolio management for its broad range of clients. The team is particularly active in the aerospace, sports and automotive sectors.

    Barceló Harrison & Walker, LLP reached a settlement on behalf of their client in a semiconductor-related lawsuit against Nvidia.

    Reynaldó Barcelo is a key contact.

  3. Brown Wegner LLP
    Brown Wegner LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Brown Wegner LLP offers notable expertise across intellectual property matters, with a particular prowess in patent litigation and copyright claims, as well as trademark disputes. The Irvine-based firm represents a full range of clients, with notable strength in advising consumer electronics companies.

    William Brown is a key contact.

  4. Friedland Cianfrani LLP
    Friedland Cianfrani LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Friedland Cianfrani LLP is highlighted for its expert IP litigation practice. The group offers expertise in litigation arising from patent, trademark and copyright infringement, as well as post-grant proceedings. The Orange County team has expertise in areas such as medical devices, electronics, software, beverages, sports and the consumer products sectors. The team expertly handles cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts. The group also advises on trademark prosecution, search and clearance, and due diligence for IP transactions.

    Friedland Cianfrani LLP represented Honeywell in patent infringement case relating to optical sensor technology in the Eastern District of Texas.

    Michael Friedland is a key contact.

  5. Umberg/Zipser
    Umberg/Zipser
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Umberg/Zipser is a diverse practice handling a broad range of IP matters, including patent prosecution, IP litigation and portfolio management. The Irvine- based firm acts on behalf of clients of all sizes, ranging from multinational corporations to mid-sized businesses, with a notable expertise in the medical devices, healthcare and technology and software sectors.

    Umberg/Zipser secured multiple patents for a revolutionary start-up that is creating a closed-loop patient monitor and medication delivery system that can self-regulate patient’s blood pressure and other vital signs.

    Ryan Dean is a key contact.

  6. Thomas Whitelaw
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Spotlight