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Craig McLaughlin
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Biography
Craig McLaughlin represents clients in matters involving patents, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, misappropriation of likeness, civil judicial forfeiture, matters with U.S. Customs, license agreements and other business related matters. Having business experience, his understanding of clients' businesses frequently runs deep and he enjoys devoting his energies to client needs and concerns. Mr. McLaughlin is member of the California Bar, the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Advancing his clients' interests, Mr. McLaughlin has appeared in many courts across the United States and has acheived significant results, including trials and appeals, an abbreviated list of which can be found on the firm's website at .
Personally, and when time permits, he enjoys flyfishing, skiing, and golf.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
50%
30 years
Litigation
50%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
10%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 28 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Craig McLaughlin
3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 300, Seal Beach, CA, 90740
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Posted by John | February 16, 2015 | Intellectual Property
Sound Legal Advice
When confronted with a complex problem involving intellectual property, I found Craig McLaughlin to be a source of sound legal advice and insight. I highly recommend his firm.
Posted by Christel | February 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Compasionate Lawyer who cares
I came to know Craig McLaughlin after being served with a federal lawsuit for unfair competition. I was very frightened and did not know what to do. Fortunately, he was recommended to me by another lawyer. Mr. McLaughlin immediately eased my mind and gave me confidence that he would be there for m...
Posted by W.R. | February 11, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Happy With Victory on Appeal and Outcome of My Case
I was very pleased with the result Craig McLaughlin achieved for my business. I had a dispute with a lawyer which I was unable to resolve and hired Craig McLaughlin to help. After the lawyer did not comply with our demand for resolution we sued. The lawyer then asked the local judge to toss out my...
Craig McLaughlin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. McLaughlin is a diligent attorney that provides first class service to his clientele. I do not hesitate to refer his services to my clients."
"I have good friends who operate a popular restaurant in Southern California where they host karaoke shows. In 2011 they were sued in federal court for trademark infringement by Slep-tone Corporation, a karaoke disc manufacturer. Slep-tone had alleged millions of dollars in damages against my friends and had already sued hundreds of karaoke hosts across the country achieving many settlements. As a lawyer myself, I recognized that the matter was quite serious and that a knowledgeable trademark litigator was needed. I recommended Craig McLaughlin. Craig thereafter vigorously took on Slep-tone and its two law firms and before long had turned the tables. In fact, he got the lawsuit dismissed and forced Slep-tone to pay his fees. Relying on evidence Craig presented, in the order awarding fees, the judge stated that Slep-tone had engaged in bad faith litigation conduct and that the lawsuit was "nothing more than a shakedown." My friends were very pleased. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Life member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1994
Dean's List, Whittier Law School
1994
Trial Advocacy Honors Board, Whittier Law School
Work Experience
2006 - 2008
Managing Partner Trial Division, Eclipse Group LLP
2004 - 2006
Partner, O'Connor Christensen & McLaughlin LLP
2002 - 2004
Associate, Levin Intellectual Property Group
2000 - 2002
Associate, Fulwider Patton
Associations
1999 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark OfficePatent Attorney
1996 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Orange County Bar Association
Member
Bar of the United States Supreme Court
Member
Bar of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Member
Bar of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Tempo Lighting, Inc. vs. Tivoli, LLC, 742 F.3d 943 (Fed. Cir. 2014)
Affirmed in part, reversed in part.
Slep-tone Entertainment Corp. v. Backstage Bar and Grill, et al., 2:11-cv-8305-ODW (PLAx), (C.D. Cal. 2013)
Obtained judgment in clients' favor. Of the many dozens of defendants in this case, and hundreds of defendants plaintiff has sued across the country, clients were the only defendants to obtain court-awarded attorney's fees as a prevailing party.
Christpher B. Mears, APC, Respondent, v. REM Physical Therapy, Appellant, G042204, (Cal. App., Fourth Dist., Div. Three)
Reversed decision of trial court
Scieran Technologies, Inc. v. Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, 04-1319 (SLR), (U.S. Dist. Del., 2005)
Case settled under confidential terms.
Perine Lowe, Inc. v. Dolly, Inc., SACV02-669 JVS (MLGx), (U.S. Dist. C.D. Cal., 2003).
Jury verdict in favor of client for over $3.5 million which was later reduced. Attorneys' fees also awarded to client.
United States of America vs. $490,918 in U.S. currency, (U.S. Dist. E.D.N.Y., 2010)
Court ordered government of United States to return client's funds wrongfully seized.
Education
1995
Whittier Law School
Juris Doctor
1979
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelors
Speaking Engagements
2013
Featured speaker, post-graduate business program
Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs
2011
Featured speaker, post-graduate business program
Legal Risks of Using Social Media
2010
Gavel Club of Long Beach
Intellectual Property Concepts
2010
Featured speaker, Post-graduate Business Program
Intellectual Property Considerations for the Start-up
2009
Featured speaker, Entreprenuership course, California State University, Fullerton
Intellectual Property Considerations for the Entreprenuer
2006
Featured speaker, post-graduate course, California State University, Long Beach
Negotiation
Publications
2014
E-book
Socially Close: Social Media Marketing for Small Business - Special contributor to Author John Bradley Jackson
2007
Business Law News, publication of Business Law Section of State Bar of California
Enforcement of a Judgment Can Include Intangible Property
2006
Orange County Lawyer Magazine
Monopoly Power of Patents and Antitrust Law Collide in Patent Tying
Languages
English
Activity
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