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Justin Gregory Sanders
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Biography
Justin Sanders is a registered patent attorney and co-founder of Master Key IP, where he assists clients (primarily startups and small businesses) with all aspects of identifying, protecting and monetizing their intellectual property in both the U.S. and abroad - all at reasonable flat fee rates that are tailored to startup budgets.
Justin graduated from California State University, Long Beach, earning a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Human Resources Management. He went on to attend Whittier Law School, as a Fellow in the Center for Intellectual Property Law, where he received his J.D. with magna cum laude honors along with a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law.
Justin assists clients with the gamut of intellectual property-related matters, including: performing various types of patent- and trademark-related searches; preparing and prosecuting utility and design patent applications - both in the U.S. and abroad - covering a wide range of technologies; preparing and prosecuting federal and foreign trademark and trade dress applications; rendering patent and trademark infringement and validity/invalidity opinions; obtaining federal copyright registrations; designing and implementing trade secret protection protocols; and negotiating and drafting a multitude of intellectual property and related business agreements.
In addition to servicing clients through Master Key IP, Justin is a board member for Tech Coast Venture Network and is also actively involved with a number of local incubators and accelerators, including the CSUF Startup Incubator, hosted by Cal State Fullerton, where he serves as a mentor to resident startups and entrepreneurs, providing guidance on various intellectual property issues.
Justin has had the honor of being selected for inclusion in the Southern California Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers consecutively from 2013 to 2017, and again from 2019 to 2022 - a distinction only awarded to less than 2.5 percent of all attorneys in the state.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Intellectual Property
100%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Master Key IP, LLP
501 Main Street, Suite F-200, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Trademark Application
Posted by Michele | May 01, 2025 | Trademark Application
Very Responsive and Helpful
Justin was so kind to help give a lot of advice to help me get started down the road of trademarking my business name. He was very responsive, knowledgable, and helpful. I will be hiring him for my trademark application next.
Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
US Trademark
I have used Master Key, Justin an His partners for years and their knowledge and experience doesn't compare at all to the others. Most firms either never answer the phone or are willing to answer specific questions with straight answers. I had to renew a trademark, and they were there for me all the...
Posted by Gregory | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Super Responsive!
Justin has handled all our IP matters from the very beginning. From ideation to full build-out and launch. He not only believed in our concept early on, but he was also patient and counseled us along the way in terms of strategy, trademark positioning, and more. But his greatest attributes are his in...
Posted by Nathan | November 20, 2017 | Trademark Application
Most Honest Attorney I've met.
I called up Justin to receive trademark legal advice. I was looking to trademark my company and get protection on the name and have talked to several attorneys before I talked to Justin. Out of all the attorneys I talked to, Justin was the most honest. He told me that my name could be trademarked, ho...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2016 | Trademark Application
Justin Sanders
Justin was an amazing help to me as we worked together to trademark my business name. He was very understanding, always asking more questions and his goal to satisfy his customers.
Justin Gregory Sanders's Lawyer Endorsements
"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer! He's responsive, competent, personable and professional!"
"Justin Sanders has an extensive legal background, with a focus in patent prosecution. He is skilled and excels in all facets of the USPTO and related IP issues. Additionally, he is an admirable professional with a high standard of ethics, excellent work demeanor and personable approach. I highly recommend Justin and his firm for any patent matters and related intellectual property issues."
"Justin makes me look good when I refer clients to him. One of my clients told me today how pleased he was with Justin's thorough work, explaining that "it was clear Justin doesn't just read you the stock answer out of a law school book but knows his field [Intellectual Property] and can tell you how things really work, in understandable terms." Justin has been very responsive, thorough, and helpful when I seek his IP expertise for my business clients."
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"As a Law Professor, I was able to see Mr. Sanders involved in his legal education. He is bright, hard working, and dependable. I have no doubt that he will continue with these attributes as an attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Best of OC Legal, Orange Coast Magazine
2026
Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Excellence for the Future Award (Patent Prosecution), The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
2008
Excellence for the Future Award (Patent Law), The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
2006
Excellence for the Future Award (Torts), The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
2006
Excellence for the Future Award (Commercial Transactions), The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
2006
Excellence for the Future Award (Contracts), The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Managing Partner, Master Key IP, LLP
2017 - 2022
Vice President, High Tech and Mechanical Devices, Entralta P.C.
2014 - 2017
Vice President, High Tech and Mechanical Devices, One3 IP Management, P.C.
2013 - 2014
Of Counsel, Rhema Law Group, P.C.
2008 - 2014
Patent Attorney, Mind Law Firm, P.C.
2007 - 2008
Patent Agent, Patent Law & Venture Group
Associations
2024 - Present
Vital LinkBoard Member
2022 - Present
Tech Coast Venture NetworkBoard Member
2008 - Present
Orange County Bar Association
2008 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
2007 - Present
Orange County Intellectual Property Law Association
2004 - Present
Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honors Society)
Sample of Legal Cases
Representative U.S. Trademarks
In the "Search Term" field of the USPTO Free Form Trademark Search, copy & paste the following: ("JUSTIN" AND "G" AND "SANDERS")[AT]
Representative U.S. Patents
In the "Query" field of the USPTO patent database, copy & paste the following: LREP/"Sanders Justin G". NOTE: this database does not include currently pending applications, which can date back 5 years or more.
Education
2008
Whittier College School of Law
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
2005
California State University, Long Beach
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
UCI Business Plan Competition
How to Protect Your Company's IP
2013
Rapid Digital Manufacturing
The Importance of Intellectual Property (and knowing the right questions to ask)
2011
IP Road Show
Careers in Intellectual Property
Publications
2012
The Bottom Line (California Bar)
The Use of E-mail Templates in Law Practice Administration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers