$ 240-240 per hour
I'm an attorney specializing in Media Law, including things like trademark prosecution, domain names, licensing, copyright infringement, content clearance and fair use, false advertising, FDA and FTC claims clearance, defamation and reputation management, online speech, invasion of privacy, sweepstakes and other promotions, and intellectual property litigation.
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14 years | 100 cases
20 cases
$ 240-240 per hour
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
484 Washington St., B-313, Monterey, CA, 93940
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Posted by Dave | December 5, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Booked Chris for a quick 30 min consult--Very timely and informative. Really attempted to understand my situation and provide some solid legal advice--If / when I need to fully hire an attorney--He will be top of the list.
Posted by Sofia | July 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
It was a pleasure working with Chris. I initially contacted him after trying to file a trademark on my own (using Legal Zoom) and getting denied. Hiring Chris was the best choice I could have made to move forward with my goal. 3 years later I hired him a second time and we again succeeded in register...
Posted by elanita | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Working with Chris was great. He is everything you want in an attorney - informed, organized, and accessible. I consulted with him during the purchase of my acupuncture business. I really learned about trademark and intellectual property implications and because of that my purchase contract was c...
"I highly recommend Chris. We have worked together on several complicated intellectual property cases. Chris excels at both written and oral advocacy. He has a brilliant mind and a knack for expressing complex ideas in memorable and easily understable ways. To top that off, he is a lawyer that takes a no-nonsense, pragmatic approach to achieving the best possible results for his clients."
Internet lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Intellectual property lawyer
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Finalist - Reisman Award Best New Law Firm, Clio
2016
Ladas Memorial Award, International Trademark Association
2011
Nathan Berkan Memorial Award, ASCAP
2017 - Present
Principal Attorney, Knowmad Law
2014 - 2017
Attorney, LaRiviere Grubman PC
2012 - 2014
Associate, Saper Law Offices, LLC
2011 - 2012
Contract Attorney, John R Ashenden, Ltd.
2018 - Present
National Cannabis Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Monterey County Cannabis Industry AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Santa Cruz County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
California Lawyers for the ArtsMember
2017 - Present
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of CommerceMember
2017 - Present
Monterey County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Salinas Valley Chamber of CommerceMember
2017 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionMember
2015 - 2015
International Trademark AssociationInternet Committee
negotiated settlement
Obtained dismissal of all claims
summary judgment in client's favor
negotiated settlement
negotiated settlement
2011
JD
2004
BA
2018
2016
2016
IP for Ag
2016
2015
Intellectual Property for Small Business
2015
Legal Issues with User-Generated Content
2014
Online Reputation Management
2014
Legal Tips for Starting a New Business
2014
Intellectual Property for Small Business
2014
Domain Name Law 101
2014
2013
Copyright Trolls and Porn
2013
Social Media and eDiscovery
2013
2017
2016
2015
2015
2015
2012
English
Legal Answers
Is it legal to put my company label on trademarked bottled water and give it away at my event, thus promoting my business?
24 Jan 2018
Can you use royalty free photos found on public domains for e-book covers?
15 Jan 2018
I have a phrase I want to "protect". Do I need TM or R?
28 Sep 2017