About Ali
I am an attorney specializing in intellectual property (patent, trade secret, trademark & copyright law) litigation and transactions. I have a broad technical background in science and engineering, with a focus on biomedical engineering and semiconductor/MEMS engineering (M.S. UCLA, B.S. UC San Diego). I have considerable experience litigating intellectual property cases before federal courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the USPTO. Patent applications I have drafted span a variety of fields including consumer products, semiconductors, medical devices, electronics, and mechanical. My clients range from individual inventors and start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. I have over 15 years of legal experience gained at major law firms and corporations.
Practice areas
- Litigation: 50%
Litigation relating to patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and business disputes. Trademark Oppositions. Patent Post-Grant Proceedings (Reexaminations & Inter Partes Reviews)
16 years
- Trademark application: 25%
Trademark applications and counseling. Trademark Oppositions at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
16 years
- Patent application: 25%
Utility and design patent applications and counseling. Design around, infringement, validity, patentability, and freedom to operate counseling.
16 years
Languages spoken
Farsi, English
Photos and videos
Contact
Shalchi Burch LLP
4340 Von Karman Ave, Suite 380
Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2005 | 12/13/2019 |
| Legal answers | 44 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property Associate | Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP | 2012 - Present |
| Patent Attorney | Illumina Inc. | 2017 - 2019 |
| Patent Attorney - Global Intellectual Property | Illumina Inc. | 2017 - 2019 |
| Patent Associate | Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker | 2005 - 2009 |
| Graduate Research Associate | Microsciences/MEMS Research Group, UCLA | 1999 - 2001 |
| R & D Engineer | Medtronic, Inc. | 1998 - 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Research Associate | Cardiac Mechanics Research Group, UC San Diego | 1996 - 1997 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OCTANE | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Intellectual Property Owners Association | Patent Law Committee | 2007 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 2005 - Present |
| United States Patent and Trademark Office | Registered Patent Attorney | 2002 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Patent Lawyer Blog | Revenue-Driven Licensing Activities Fail to Satisfy Domestic Industry Requirement for ITC Action | 2014 |
| Patent Lawyer Blog | Image Processing Patent Held To Be An Abstract Idea Under Alice Corp. | 2014 |
| Patent Lawyer Blog | Finding of Exceptional Case Denied Due to Unclean Hands | 2014 |
| Patent Lawyer Blog | Infringement Action Dismissed Due to Patent Co-Owner's Refusal to Join | 2014 |
| Patent Lawyer Blog | Patent Claims for Abstract "Conditional Action" Held Ineligible Subject Matter | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | MS - Master of Science | 2002 |
| University of California - San Diego | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| OCPA Section Meeting | Unique Aspects of Patent Litigation | 2015 |
| Response Expo, San Diego | Patent Licensing for Inventors | 2011 |
| International Home & Houseware Show, Chicago | Patent Basics for Inventors | 2011 |
| Double Feature: Invention Liscensing AND Getting on DRTV, New Yory City | What You Need to Know About Licensing Your Invention | 2011 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Raindance Communications, Inc. v. WebEx Communications, Inc. (E.D. Tex.) | |
| Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Inc. v. Chimei Innolux Corporation et al. (C.D. Cal. & PTAB) | |
| Kaneka Corp. v. SKC Kolon PI & SKC, Inc. (International Trade Commission) | |
| Datascape, Inc. v. Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Inc. & Kyocera Wireless Corp. (N.D. Ga.) | |
| MediaTek, Inc. v. Sanyo Elec. Co., Ltd. (E.D. Tex.) |
| Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) v. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) (N.D. Cal) |
|---|
Very knowledgeable and helpful!
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Fri Sep 13 2019
Excellent Attorney: knowledgable and responsive.
Posted by Cyrus
Wed Oct 22 2014
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(17)Jaspreet Kaur, Real estate Attorney on Aug 7, 2015
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Kevin Kim, Securities offerings Attorney on Aug 7, 2015
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Amy Martinez, General practice Attorney on Aug 6, 2015
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Pierce Reza, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 6, 2015
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Mr. Shalchi is an excellent lawyer with great experience in dealing with the most complicated intellectual property matters.
Travis Burch, Litigation Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
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Ali has a breadth and depth of patent law that is unbridled. His technical background, combined with his legal expertise make him well suited for litigation and patent prosecution matters
Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
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Thomas Yee, Patent application Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Trusted friend and excellent IP attorney.
Ali Komaili, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
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Mr. Shalchi is a very knowledgeable and highly skilled attorney who is well respected by the community and his peers. I highly recommend Mr. Shalchi.
Sonia Figueroa, Immigration Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He supervised me and a team of document reviewers on a very large project. Despite the challenges we came across, he handled it with calm and understanding. I believe he has a positive grasp on what his role is and how he can best benefit the client while maintaining positive professional rapport with his subordinates and colleagues.
Mani Dabiri, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 25, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Ali combines an advanced, technical, engineering background with years of experience practicing intellectual-property law at the best law firms in the country.
Andrew Dallmann, Intellectual property Attorney on Oct 24, 2014
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Dariush Adli, Patent infringement Attorney on Oct 22, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Ali Shalchi is very knowledgeable and was a great associate while working at Adli Law.
David Tseng, Intellectual property Attorney on Oct 21, 2014
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I have worked with Ali in the past and he has substantial experience in handling intellectual property matters, particularly with respect to patent litigation. He has proven to be a diligent and resourceful attorney focused on finding creative and efficient solutions for his clients.
Lila Shalchi, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Oct 17, 2014
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Mr. Shalchi is an exceptional intellectual property attorney with a breadth of experience in complex patent litigation matters. His technical background and diligent work ethic makes him particularly valuable to his clients.
Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Oct 10, 2014
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Christopher Neumeyer, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Sep 25, 2014
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Mr. Shalchi is a very sharp patent advisor and litigator, with strong technical knowledge and a keen sense of legal strategy. I strongly recommend him.
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