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Intellectual Property | Spotlight California

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Small firms in the Bay Area provide effective representation in contentious copyright, trademark, trade secrets and patent proceedings. The listed firms offer go-to intellectual property practices in the region.

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  1. Cherian Harkins Dunham LLP
    Cherian Harkins Dunham LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Cherian Harkins Dunham LLP is best known for its patent litigation work. The firm has an impressive client list of major technology-sector companies and offers high-quality expertise before the ITC, PTAB and district and federal courts. Based in Berkeley, the firm has additional offices in Washington DC and Dallas, able to support clients across multiple jurisdictions and sectors, ranging from semiconductors and energy distribution to e-commerce.

  2. VanHovenPC
    VanHovenPC
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    VanHoven PC is a prominent intellectual property firm in San Ramon. The team is adept at representing a range of technology companies at all stages of the life cycle, from start‑ups to large corporations. The firm is noted for its trade secrets work, patent prosecution and design patent capabilities.