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Michael Jeffers Hoisington

also known as Michael Hoisington, Mike Hoisington
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  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed for 21 years
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About Michael

Michael is a leader in the intellectual property and entertainment legal community in San Diego and helps his clients with trademark, copyright, Internet and entertainment law issues.  Michael has served as co-chair of the San Diego County Bar Association's Entertainment and Sports Law Section.  

 Michael is a practicing musician and has toured the United States and Canada as guitarist and singer for a rock band.  He currently perfoms as a singer/songwriter around San Diego. He is a long-time member of the San Diego Songwriter's Guild.

Michael has received the highest rating available “A-V Preeminent” from Martindale-Hubbell for ethics and legal ability.

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Practice areas

PrivacyEntertainmentIntellectual property
  1. Intellectual property: 70%

    Trademark prosecution and litigation, copyright prosecution and litigation, patent litigation, domain name litigation (UDRP). The most significant aspect of my practice is trademark related work, comprising about 80% of my practice.

    22 years

  2. Entertainment: 20%

    Contract negotiation, general entertainmment industry counselling and Intellectual property, including trademark and copyright advice. I work with musicians, artists, photographers, and the TV and film industry.

    22 years

  3. Privacy: 10%

    12 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

401 West A Street Suite 2600
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HIGGS FLETCHER & MACK LLP

401 West A Street Suite 2600
San Diego, CA, 92101

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive199902/07/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyHiggs Fletcher & Mack LLP2001 - Present
AttorneyPresseisen & Reidelbach, PC1999 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
San Diego Entertainment & Sports LawyersBoard member/secretary2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMemberN/A
State Bar of CaliforniaMemberN/A
San Diego County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
International Trademark AssociationMemberN/A
San Diego Songwriters GuildMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
San Diego Business JournalUsing U.S. Customs To Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights2004
San Diego Business JournalComing To America: The Madrid Protocol2002
San Diego Business JournalA Perfect Domain Name Is Withing A Business's Reach2001
San Diego Business JournalCelebrities Sue Over Unauthorized Use Of Identity2001
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
California Western School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1998
University of California - San DiegoBA - Bachelor of Arts1994
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
San Diego Music ThingTrademark protection in the music industry2014
The Business Of Social MediaSocial Media2011
Gray Market GoodsPreventing Import of Gray Market Goods Into the U.S.2011
Lawyers, Guns & MoneyProtecting trademarks in the music industry2011
San Diego Music & Technology ConferenceRemixes, Production, Distribution & the Law2010
North Park Music ThingLawyers, Guns & Money - trademark protection in the music industry2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Advanced Reading Solutions v. VRVVDefendant's registered US trademark cancelled.

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Excellent. Highly recommended.

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Michael has worked for my company a few times now, and I plan to continue doing so for a long time. He handled a very hostile, adverse situation in a trademark dispute. Michael always conducted himself with utmost dignity and respect. I wish I could go into specific about how well he conducted himself considering the way our opposition was acting. Over and above all expectations.

MICHAEL IS MY TRADEMARK ATTORNEY. HE IS HANDLING ALL MY COMPANY'S TRADEMAKR ISSUE AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MICHAEL FOR HIS EXCELLE

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MICHAEL HOISINGTON IS MY COMPANY'S TRADEMARK ATTORNEY AND HANDLES ALL OUR TRADEMARK ISSUES, THE PAST AND PRESENT. HE OFFERS EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH HIS PROFOUND LEGAL KNOWLEDGE IN THIS PARTICULAR FIELD BOTH DEMOSTIC AND INTERNATIONAL. IN ADDITION TO HIS TALENT AND HIS ABILITY, MICHAEL IS A PERSON WITH A TOP QUALITY OF INTEGRETE. HE IS ALWAYS HONEST AND DO THE BEST FOR HIS CUSTOMER. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND MICHAEL HOISINGTON AND HIS SERVICES TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS TRADEMARK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. SINCERELY, JAMES.

Outstanding legal representation

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Michael Hoisington is an outstanding attorney practicing in San Diego, CA which I highly recommend. He is very effective in getting the best results for his client in a most expedient manner. Mr. Hoisington works quickly and efficiently and constantly keeps one informed of his progress. His determination to protect his client and their enterprises are extraordinary and he is able to overcome obstacles and achieve positive results which would not be achievable by most others in the legal profession. Not only is he an expert in his field but he is also an excellent communicator with the highest of both personal and ethical standards.

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Valerie Nemeth, Intellectual property Attorney on Dec 31, 2014
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Michael is a client-service oriented professional who I recommend highly for all areas of trademark practice, copyrights and related fields. His background as a professional musician gives him unique insight into the particulars of this type of representation.

John Rodriguez, Intellectual property Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Michael is an excellent attorney and a very likable person. He is extremely knowledgeable and well respected among his peers and friends in the entertainment business, espeically when it comes to intellectual property law. I strongly endorse Michael and recommend him to anyone looking for a well known and respected attorney.

Kristen Roberts, Intellectual property Attorney on Dec 24, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Michael is a professional, courteous, and incredibly well-versed opposing counsel. It has been my privilege working with him.

Tyler Campbell, Entertainment Attorney on Jul 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I strongly endorse this attorney!

Sean Foldenauer, Entertainment Attorney on Aug 30, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Michael Hoisington is a leader in the San Diego legal community in the areas of entertainment law and intellectual property. He is a gifted attorney, has a wealth of legal knowledge, and, most importantly, is passionate about the law and his clients. I would not hesitate to refer him legal matters as I know he will get the very best results possible for all of his clients.

Julian Myers, Intellectual property Attorney on Apr 25, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I recommend this lawyer without hesitation. I have known and worked with Mr. Hoisington for nearly 10 years. He is extremely knowledgeable with respect to intellectual property matters. He has continually proven himself to be an exceptional lawyer and an asset to the legal community.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$325-$325/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
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