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Eric Blaine Alspaugh
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Biography
Offering practical and solutions oriented outside General Counsel services. Corporate attorney with experience in private and publicly held company settings. Significant expertise in private offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, intellectual property and licensing matters.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Corporate and Incorporation
50%
24 years | 500 cases
Intellectual Property
50%
24 years | 8 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Location
Eric B. Alspaugh, APC
5151 California Ave #100, Irvine, CA, 92617
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Eric Blaine Alspaugh's Reviews
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Posted by Doug | June 26, 2014 | Intellectual Property
Eric Alspaugh is simply the best!
Eric has been there for us every step of the way. He is professional, courteous and incredibly thorough. My wife is a cartoonist and Eric has made sure her intellectual property has been completely protected.
Posted by Dave | June 19, 2014 | Intellectual Property
Excellent Attorney
I trust Eric immensely. I am a client of his for IP work, but he has also counseled me on various other areas of legalities around my business. I am pleased with all his help and highly recommend him.
Posted by Dan | June 10, 2014 | Business
Outstanding General Counsel
Although we are well aware of Mr. Alspaugh's capabilities as a specialist in IP and patent law, our needs have been more in the general business, business formation and contracts review arenas. We have engaged with Mr. Alspaugh numerous times over the years as needs have dictated and each and every ...
Posted by Dilip | June 09, 2014 | Intellectual Property
If you are a Startup, hire him!
Eric has been a part of Faststart Studio as a in-house patent attorney and has worked with almost all the companies that go through the incubator. The high recommendation from some of the companies who worked with Eric made our search super easy. Eric is responsive, trustworthy, well known in the ...
Eric Blaine Alspaugh's Lawyer Endorsements
"Eric is your guy for complex IP matters or in-house legal work. He thrives in technical areas of the law and always maintains the highest level of professionalism."
"Eric assisted my client with some unique intellectual property issues that came up during some business litigation. Eric was practical, efficient, and knowledgeable. I refer clients to Eric with confidence."
"Eric is a very professional, highly competent and experienced attorney. I am happy endorse this lawyer."
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"Eric is a hard working attorney with a great reputation, which he earned by taking care of his clients and being responsive to their needs."
"Eric is a knowledgeable attorney. He has in-depth expertise and an excellent ability to hone in on the real issues. Whatever your business needs are (e.g., patent and trademark registration, advice on IP protections, or event corporate formation), Eric handles it with precision and care."
"Eric Alspaugh is a very intelligent, personable, and solutions-oriented attorney. I trust his judgment and business acumen, so I have no problem referring clients to him because I know they will be in good hands."
"Eric is an outstanding IP attorney. His impressive technical background enables him to write and analyze complex patents, and his trademark work is not only excellent but also very cost effective. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Eric Alspaugh. Mr. Alspaugh's work is first rate. I can attest to both his competence in the science fields and as a scholarly advocate for his clients. Mr. Alspaugh is passionate about the law and has an impressive work ethic. He has a genuine care and concern for the rights of his clients. I would not hesitate to give the highest recommendation to Mr. Alspaugh."
"I have known Eric for sixteen years. As a new attorney he has always steered me in the right direction, when I have questions about patents, trademarks and transactional matters."
"Mr. Alspaugh is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable and will get the job done. I refer all intellectual property matters to him."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2024
updated on 09/19/2025This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
Honors
1991
Howard Hughes Undergraduate Science Enrichment Program, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner, Eric B. Alspaugh, APC
2004 - 2005
Associate, Haight Brown & Bonesteel
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk, Haight Brown & Bonesteel
Associations
2013 - Present
Federal District Court, Northern DistrictMember
2010 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMandatory Fee Arbitrator
2010 - Present
DeviceAllianceDirector
2010 - Present
Reptile Rescue Orange CountyDirector
2010 - Present
Federal District Court, Central DistrictMember
2008 - Present
OCTANeMember
2008 - Present
Federal District Court, Southern DistrictMember
2005 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2003 - Present
Patent BarPatent Attorney
2002 - 2004
The Wigmore Inn of Phi Delta PhiMember
2001 - 2005
San Diego Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Lexani Wheel Corporation v. Paragon Wheels
Favorable Settlement
Lexani Wheel Corporation vs. Koya Wheels Co., LTD
Successful Settlement and Collections
John Macoviak vs Andrew Latham Staples
Successful Settlement
Edco Plastics, Inc. vs Allyance, Inc. et al
Successfully got defendants out of both Federal and State Cases
Hodges & Houck Partners, LLC & Frank Hodges vs Houck, Inc., Larry Houck, Jr., Steve Houck, Larry Houck, Sr., Digital Autosound
Successful Settlement and Collections
Hodges & Houck Partners, LLC & Frank Hodges vs Houck, Inc., Larry Houck, Jr., Steve Houck, Larry Houck, Sr., Digital Autosound
Successful Settlement and Collections
Lexani International, Inc. vs Behrouz Mizban, T-Rex Truck Products, Inc.
Successful Settlement and Collections
RBP Performance, Inc. vs Behrouz Mizban; T-REX Truck Products, Inc.
Successful Settlement
Amandeep Singh Et Al vs California Flight Academy International
Successful Settlement and Collections
Education
2004
Univ of San Diego SOL
law
1996
Univ of California San Diego
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2015
Launch Pad
Founder's Agreements
2014
LaunchPad Lunch Series
Bootstrap Start up
2014
IP Palooza
General IP
2014
BME-X414
Legal Management Essentials
2013
BME-X414
Legal Management Essentials
2012
BME-X414
Legal Management Essentials
2011
BME-X414
Legal Management Essentials
2010
BME-X414
Legal Management Essentials
2009
BME-X414
Legal Management Essentials
2008
BME-X414
Legal Management Essentials
2008
BME-X408
Medical Product Lifecycle Management
Publications
2003
J., Preclinica, March/April 2003, Vol. 1, No. 1
Safety Evaluation of Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Targeted Ribozyme to Inhibit Cell Proliferation in Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
2000
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Chimeric Ribozyme to Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Prevents Retinal Detachment in a Model of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
1999
The American Journal of Cardiology
Local Delivery of Ribozymes Targeting PCNA Before or After Stenting Inhibits In-Stent Stenosis in a Porcine Model
1999
American Society Gene Therapy
Non-Viral Vectors for the Treatment of Disease
1998
Abstract presented at Oligonucleotide Synthesis conference, San Franciso, CA June 24th-25th, 1998
Quality Issues with Contract Manufactured Chimeric Ribozyme
Languages
English
Activity
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