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Rolando Javellana Tong

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Rolando Javellana Tong
Rolando Javellana Tong
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About Rolando

Experienced Attorney Specializing in Patent Applications, IP Enforcement and Infringement Defense

Roland Tong focuses his practice in all areas of intellectual property. He has prepared, filed, and prosecuted numerous utility, continuation, and design patent applications as well as federal trademark applications. He regularly conducts telephonic interviews with USPTO Examiners, prepares claim amendments and office action responses, renders invalidity or infringement opinions, and performs patentability and infringement studies. Mr. Tong has substantial experience in litigating unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, and patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress infringement cases.

He has served as General Counsel and In-house IP Counsel for industry leading companies. In these capacities, Mr. Tong built their IP portfolios, conducted brainstorming sessions with their inventors, designed and implemented IP review systems for their products so that IP infringement risks are minimized, and prepared various types of IP agreements. Mr. Tong's clients come from a broad range of industries, including gaming device, medical device, printer cartridge remanufacturing, video games, and golf equipment design and manufacturing. For two consecutive years, Mr. Tong has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars in 2011 and 2012. Only 5% of the practicing attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction.

 

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Practice areas

Intellectual propertyPatent infringementPatent application
  1. Patent application: 50%

    Draft patent applications for clients with inventions relating to software, manufacturing process, gaming, sports equipment, medical devices, mobile phone applications, web applications, and various other industries. Respond to office actions. Prepare utility (provisional or non-provisional) and design applications in the US and abroad (PCT applications).

    20 years

  2. Patent infringement: 25%

    Render right to use or clearance opinions. Litigate patent infringement disputes, trademark, copyright, trade secret, or any other intellectual property related disputes.

    20 years

  3. Intellectual property: 25%

    Prepare, file, and prosecute trademark and copyright applications both in the US and aborad. Advise companies on various intellectual protections available to protect their innovations or brands, and advise companies of any potential exposure to various IP liabilities.

    20 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Manning & Kass Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP

801 South Figueroa St.
15th Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90017

Website
http://www.rtlawoffices.com 

      Manning & Kass Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP

      19800 MacArthur Blvd.
      Suite 900
      Irvine, CA, 92612

      Manning & Kass Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP

      One California Street
      Suite 900
      San Francisco, CA, 94111

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NVActive200202/23/2013
      CAActive200102/12/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
      2013 Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
      2012 Rising StarSuper Lawyers2012
      2011 Rising StarsSuperLawyers2011
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Patent AttorneyLaw Offices of Roland Tong, PC2015 - Present
      Senior AttorneyBrooks Kushman, PC2012 - Present
      Managing PartnerLaw Offices of Roland Tong, PC2003 - 2012
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      State Bar of NevadaMember2002 - Present
      State Bar of CaliforniaMember2001 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      New Matter, Official Publication of the IP Law Section of the State Bar of CaliforniaPatent Exhaustion and Permissible Repair2009
      Loyola Law ReviewStaff Writer2005
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Loyola Law Schoollaw2001
      Loyola Marymount Univundergraduate1995
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Patent DecisionsFederal Circuit Court of Appeals Patent Decisions2011
      Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Patent DecisionsFederal Circuit Court of Appeals Patent Decisions2010
      Recharger World ExpoPatent Defense for the Aftermarket2009
      Dunes CLEFederal Circuit Court of Appeals Patent Decisions for 20092009
      Orange County Patent Law AssociationReview of the 2009 Patent Decisions by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals2009

      Reviews

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      Trade Mark Resolution

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      thank you Roland, for helping our firm with our trademark conflict. He resolved our matters quickly and swiftly. Could not have been any happier. Gladly to recommend his service.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Trademark conflict

      Posted by

      Thank you Roland for the great job that you did. You brought to bear the knowledge and skills that forced my opponent to dismiss their case. Could not have expected any better
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Excellent Legal Assistance for C&D

      Posted by

      My company was served with a cease and desist letter from another company concerned about competition. We reached out to Mr. Tong for formulating a response letter and defending against this false charge based on a misunderstanding. Mr. Tong welcomed us on a late Friday afternoon, listened to the facts of the situation, and provided a response in quick order. Mr. Tong represented our company excellently in resolving the C&D and ensured that our position was well represented resulting in a mutually amicable resolution between the two companies.
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      I wish I would have called Roland first.

      Posted by

      I contacted Roland Tong after a bad experience with another patent attorney. I was always being put on hold by the previous attorney, and my patents kept getting pushed off for "customers with more urgent patent issues". This ended up costing me more money and more time. Once I contacted Roland he made it a priority to help me get my patents filed quickly and professionally. The patents were well written and well thought out. I even had him revive a patent for me that my previous attorney let go to an abandoned status. I am very glad that I contacted him. My only regret is that I did not start working with him earlier. Thank you Roland!
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      Stress Free Patent Application

      Posted by

      Since the beginning, when I first contacted Roland. He made himself available for my many questions and concerns. His fees were well below others that wanted to charge by the hour. Highly recommend you call Roland.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Excellent

      Posted by

      I hired Mr. Tong to represent me on a patent infringement issue. he guisdance and expertise resulted in a resolution without incurring large costs.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Roland is very knowledgeable in his field!

      Posted by

      Roland helped to file a green card application and to process my mother in law documents, he was very helpfull through the entire process. I’m happy to say that she received her green card. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Roland’s services again. Actually, I will use his services shortly with my father in law. Thanks!
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      Excellent Advocate!

      Posted by

      Roland was a good listener and a polite speaker which is a hard combo to find in an attorney. He acted swift to meet our tight dead line. He is easy to get in touch with. He will get the job done according to his promise. Roland has my honest endorsement.
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      Top notch service...great work

      Posted by

      I trusted Roland Tong because of his experience and expertise in intellectual property law. He was able to explain to me the overall process and my options regarding my case in terms that I could understand. He made me feel at ease right away and took care of all matters of the case, offering professional advise and most importantly a winning strategy. He defended me and ultimately got my case dropped.
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      excellent IP attorney

      Posted by

      I hired Roland twice to patent trademarks. He did it quickly and successfully. He communicated well via phone and email. i would recommend him, and will be hiring him again to patent more trademarks.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Michael David, Intellectual property Attorney on Jan 19, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Atty. Tong is a person of high-integrity and dedication to the practice of law. I highly recommend him without reservation.

      Jill Rogers

      I endorse this lawyer for always showing dedication to clients.

      John Ralls, Intellectual property Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer. Rolando is an experienced IP attorney and I recommend him. I enjoyed working with him at an attorney conference a couple of years ago. I was very impressed by his knowledge.

      Alana Segal, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 22, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Roland is a very knowledgeable and skilled attorney. He is devoted to his clients and getting super results. I would recommend his services to those in need of bankruptcy or IP/patent advice.

      Ashley Adams

      I had the pleasure of meeting Roland at an attorney event, and would reccomend his work and professionalism to anyone.

      Aime-Claud Katambwe, Immigration Attorney on Sep 27, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I met Mr. Tong at a Golf tournament for charity and we have spoken at length about all subjects as you can imagine. Not only have I found him to be a sophisticated golfer, I found him to be a sophisticated lawyers as well, which explains why he in such demand. Mr. Tong showed great poise, determination and control of his time and person as he not only completed his drives, chips and putts, but also many a transaction on the golf course with ease. Knowledge truly is power. If you need a great Immigration attorney, then I believe Roland J. Tong would be a good choice. I endorse this lawyer.

      Amiel Wade, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 5, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Roland is an excellent and savvy attorney. He works extremely hard for his clients. I would highly recommend Roland to anyone in need of a Bankruptcy attorney.

      James Reape, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 28, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Robert Mansour, Patent application Attorney on Aug 26, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Roland has a great deal of experience. He's very friendly and approachable and explains the law very well. I have referred clients to him in the past and will do so in the future with confidence.

      Mason Rashtian, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Aug 25, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Rolando for some time. I have found him to be very knowledgeable about the law and very passionate about his clients. I would highly recommend him.

      Kathryn Tyler, Patent application Attorney on Aug 25, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Roland at a prior law firm. He was hard-working and always ready to assist clients.

      Peter Bauman, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 23, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Mr. Tong as he is extremely skilled and knowledgeable in the area of intellectual property law. He is a great advocate and has a vast experience.

      Michael Wald, Patent application Attorney on Aug 23, 2011
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Roland is a dedicated patent lawyer who I have no hesitation to endorse. If you have intellectual property needs, contact him.

      David Rickett, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 22, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Roland is a fine attorney who enjoys taking on new matters and working hard for his clients.

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