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Andra Marie Vaccaro
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Biography
Our business is advising clients at reasonable prices. Our practice includes all intellectual property matters, such as, but not limited to drafting and prosecuting patent applications on medical, electrical, mechanical, computer, software, sound, consumer products, devices and methods,in the US and abroad, and protecting and enforcing trademark, copyright, trade dress, slogan, logos applications and file and prosecutea applications regarding same in the US and abroad.
Andra Vaccaro is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In her decades of practice before the USPTO, she has successfully filed hudreds of applications on numerous inventions in the medical, electrical, signal processing, audio, audiovisual, hardware, toy, wine, entertainment, construction, sports, and consumer products.
Andra Vaccaro has represented Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, entrepreneurs, physicians, dentists, inventors, writers, artists and others in connection with patent, trademark and copyright prosecution and litigation and licensing issues.
Andra Vaccaro's practice include counseling on a wide range of issues, particularly in the Intellectual Property arena. She often manages her clients' IP portfolios. Andra also is experienced in reviewing labeling, advertising and internet copy for FTC and FDA compliance, preparing disclaimers and product inserts, drafting warrantees, foreign and domestic licensing agreements, sales and manufacturing agreements, confidentiality agreements, work for hire agreements and personal releases. She also has expertise in drafting employee and independent contractor agreements.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Entertainment
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25 years | 50 cases
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Licensed in California for 43 years
State: California
Acquired: 1982
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Location
Law Office of Andra Vaccaro
2953 Club Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90064
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Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2016 | Litigation
Pro Per in a Civil Lawsuit
Advice was very helpful, needed and accurate on proceeding with my very first attempt at legal interrogatories for Civil trial.
Posted by KEITH R | April 16, 2013 | Intellectual Property
GREAT EXCEPTIONAL PATENT PRACTITIONER
My company has been a client of Ms. Vaccaro's for the past 5 years. She is extremely honest, competent and ethical. Initially, we retained Ms. Vaccaro to provide an evaluation of our intellectual property. Ms. Vaccaro’s review of our inventions was so thorough and competent that she uncovered cer...
Posted by Frankie | March 22, 2013 | Patent Application
EXCEPTIONALLY COMPETENT ATTORNEY
Ms. Vaccaro was hired to do some patent and trademark work for our company. We needed it done immediately due to some business we were doing overseas. Not only did Ms. Vaccaro help us, her prices were reasonable, she was very helpful in teaching us what we needed to know and she was extremely nice d...
Posted by John W | February 04, 2013 | Intellectual Property
Best Patent attorney in West Los Angeles
Ms. Vaccaro is one of the most intelligent attorneys I have ever worked with! She knows the law inside and out and operates several steps ahead of everyone else. In addition, she's reasonably priced and upfront with her clients- what a breath of fresh air! I would recommend her for any type o...
Posted by Robert | August 14, 2012 | Trademark Application
IP ATTORNEY EXTRAORDINAIRE
We hired Ms. Vaccaro to do several trademarks for us. They were completed and filed the same day! We then asked her to file a copyright on one of our computer programs. She asked us for specific information and again it was done in one day. We then asked her to prepare and file a patent applicati...
Andra Marie Vaccaro's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I have read many answers from Andra Vaccaro on this site and I find that she is very knowledgeable about the law, and consistently gives sound advice on how to proceed."
"I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer. She is well-respected by her peers. However what it is truly outstanding is the time she devotes to answer the public's questions. Her answers are well-reasoned and insightful."
"Very experienced in intellectual property law. An exceptional choice."
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"Ms. Vaccaro is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered her primary area of practice over the course of her professional experience. Her sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of her cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for her services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Vaccaro is a consistent source of solid advice on Avvo, and is donating a significant amount of her time to help individuals who need guidance in legal matters."
"Ms. Vaccaro is a top-notch business attorney. A zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."
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"Andra is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered her primary area of practice over the course of her professional experience. Her sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of her cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for her services."
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"Ms. Vaccaro is a knowledgeable attorney and very well respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"It is so important to protect your ideas and innovations. Andra is a lawyer who is passionate about ensuring her clients ideas and body of work are legally protected. She is truly exceptional."
"Ms. Vaccaro is able to help her clients properly protect and profit from their inovative ideas and creations. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Vaccaro frequently contributes thorough, thoughtful responses to questions posted on Avvo. My impression is that she is extremely well versed in a wide range of IP-related issues, and takes great care to find creative, pragmatic solutions to her clients' problems. In short, I am happy to submit my endorsement for Ms. Vaccaro."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Pro Tem Award, Superior Court Los Angeles
2006
Pro Tem Award, Superior Court of Los Angeles County
2005
Pro Tem Award, Superior Court of Los Angeles
2004
Pro TEM AWARD, Los Angeles Superior Court
2003
Pro Tem Award, Los Angeles Superior Court
1990
Certified Specialist, State Bar of California
1982
American Jurisprudence, Whittier College School of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Andra M. Vaccaro
2009 - 2010
Of Counsel, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro
1990 - 2008
Judge Pro-tem, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Pro Tem
1986 - 2009
Attorney, Law Office of Andra M. Vaccaro
1984 - 1985
Attorney, Law Office of Andra M. Finkel
1984 - 1986
Of Counsel, Sullivan, McWilliams
1983 - 1984
Litigation Associated, Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman Beverly Hills
1981 - 1983
Associate, Blakely, Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman
Associations
1982 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Los Angeles Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark OfficeRegistered Attorney
1988 - 1992
International Trademark AssociationExecutive Committee Member
1982 - 2000
USTAMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Foxen Winery v. Fess Parker Winery
settled
Education
1982
Whittier College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
BS - Bachelor of Science
1973
Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute
Transfer
Speaking Engagements
2012
Central Coast Winemaker's Assoc. Annual Meeting
TRADEMARK and TRADE DRESS
Publications
1989
New York: Federal Legal Publications,
Antitrust for Business: Questions and Answers
Languages
English
Activity
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