$ 450-600 per hour
David Christopher Baker
also known as David Baker, Dave Baker
About David
Biography
Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets
An experienced litigator, David assists companies in avoiding the courtroom by instead building, enhancing and protecting their brands through the intelligent use of trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual property.
Whether it’s trademarks, copyrights, Web sites, domain names, or social media, David helps businesses protect their most valuable asset, their intellectual property.
And in an age when infringement and outright theft of IP is at an all time high, it is more important than ever that businesses of all shapes and sizes take steps to enhance and protect their brands.
At the Law Office of David Christopher Baker, we do just that, in the US and around the world, and we do it efficiently and effectively.
We like to say that, “We protect your bright ideas.”
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
20%
34 years | 250 cases
Litigation
20%
37 years | 500 cases
Business
15%
37 years | 150 cases
Trademark Application
15%
29 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 9 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 37 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of David Christopher Baker
3 Park Plaza, Suite 1520, Irvine, CA, 92614
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is one of the most diligent, hardworking and dedicated attorney that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing both from a business and a personal side. His integrity is beyond question and I would absolutely recommend him for any matter in his area of law at any time! Superb!"
"I endorse David Baker. We worked together on several cases when we worked at the same firm years ago, including a 5-week jury trial regarding trademark infringement. David is a very talented and knowledgeable attorney. He is very experienced in the areas of intellectual property law and business litigation. I recommend him strongly for anyone needing assistance in these areas."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Coach of the Year, American Youth Soccer Organization
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Senior Partner, Law Office of David Christopher Baker
2014 - 2017
Partner/Head of IP Law Practice Group, Hart | King
2001 - 2014
Partner, Hart, King & Coldren
1989 - 2000
Partner, Cummings & Kemp, APC
1987 - 1989
Associate attorney, Ball, Hunt, Hart, Brown & Baerwitz
Associations
2016 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2012 - Present
St. Thomas More Catholic ChurchMember
2012 - Present
American Civil War SocietyMember, 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment
1997 - Present
Civil War TrustMember
1988 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1988 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
The Nature ConservancyMember
American Bar Association
Member
2010 - 2014
Beckman High School Boys LacrosseVice-President
2008 - 2010
Pioneer Lacrosse ClubPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Action Sports Battle
Extremely favorable settlement allowing our client to continue using its valuable tardemarks without interference
Retirement Community Settled Trademark Lawsuit
Confidential Settlement on Favorable Terms
Krug v. Krug, et al.
$3.2 million verdict for client
Education
1987
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Southern California
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1983
University of Kent, Canterbury, England
Speaking Engagements
2013
OCMA Lunch & Learn
Web Sites Gone Wild
2013
Hart | King Client Webinar
Public Performance of Copyrighted Works
2012
AGENDA - San Diego
Intellectual Property Roundtable
2011
IP Law Webinar
Marketing Disasters - An IP Law Perspective
2011
INTA Roundtable
Internet Privacy and Social Media
2011
How to Avoid Marketing Disasters
Proper Use of IP in Marketing
2010
Hart, King & Coldren Webinar
Listen & Learn Series - Interview with ASR's Andy Tompkins
2010
Action Sports Retailers Show
Marketing & The Law - Avoiding Common Legal Pitfalls
2009
ASR Expo
Dealing with Intellectual Property Issues Before They Deal with You
2009
Action Sports Retailers Show
Taking your Brand to the Next Level
2009
Action Sports Retailers Show
Brand Enforcement Strategies for the Good TImes and the Bad
2005
San Diego Comic-Con International
Copyrights, Comic Books and Other Forms of IP
Publications
2014
IPLawyerEsq Blog
What the Supreme Court’s Aereo decision means to you
2014
2014
IPLawyerEsq Blog
Lindsay Lohan Sues to Protect Right of Publicity
2014
IP Lawyer Esq Blog
Canada Takes Spam Seriously
2014
IP Update Legal e-Newsletter
How Long Is Too Long to Wait Before Enforcing a Copyright?
2014
IP Update Legal e-Newsletter
Beastie Boys Are No Monsters
2013
IP Lawyer Esq Blog
Copyright Infringement Can Get Expensive
2013
IP Lawyer Esq
Do’s and Don’ts of Trademark Selection – Part 2
2013
IP Lawyer Esq Blog
Do’s and Don’ts of Trademark Selection – Part 1
2011
The IP Law Minute/YouTube
Supreme Court Overturns Video Game Law
2011
The IP Law Minute - YouTube
Warner Bros. Settles Tattoo Copyright Case
2011
The IP Law Minute - YouTube
Aflac Fires Gottfried as Duck Voice
2011
IP Law Minute - YouTube
Shuttle Photo Sparks Copyright Debate
2011
The IP Law Minute - YouTube
The Bratz Case Heats Up
2011
The IP Law Minute - YouTube
Agenda Show 2011 Comes to Anaheim
2008
Orange County Lawyer
How Long wil my Copyright Last?
2007
OC Metro
Protect Your IP with Good Planning
2003
Daily Journal
Protecting IP Requires More than Just Registration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What step do i have to take to if I want to start an embroidery buisness but i am using cartoon characters for designs?
27 Sep 2020
Q&A
What types(s) of lawyer(s) do I need?
29 Sep 2020
Q&A
Licensing
23 Sep 2020
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Could Your Free Wi-Fi Cost You A Bundle?
12 Jun 2014
Legal Guide
Trade Secret Cases Can Backfire
22 Jun 2011
Legal Guide
Do-It-Yourself Trademark Registration: Why Not?
17 Jun 2011