Christopher Ross McElwain

Christopher Ross McElwain

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 13 years

Trademark application Lawyer at Monterey, CA
Practice Areas: Trademark Application, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Infringement

484 Washington St., B-313, Monterey, CA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 240-240 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2012

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Knowmad Law

484 Washington St., B-313, Monterey, CA, 93940

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Christopher Ross McElwain's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dave | December 5, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent Consult

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

CEO

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...ing my trademark. His knowledge of the law and the lingo was crucial to having one of my many dreams become a reality and I am so grateful for his services. If you are looking for a GREAT lawyer, I highly recommend Chris.

Posted by elanita | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Intellectual Property

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...lear and concise. Everything was laid out clearly, so there were no misunderstandings between the seller and I. It sounds like a minor detail but it wasn't, its a big deal. I couldn't be any happier with his service & would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an experienced IP attorney!

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Christopher Ross McElwain's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Allen

Intellectual property lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Intellectual property lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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.

Associations

2018 - Present

National Cannabis Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Monterey County Cannabis Industry Association

Member

2017 - Present

Santa Cruz County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

California Lawyers for the Arts

Member

2017 - Present

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Member

2017 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce

Member

2017 - Present

American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section

Member

2015 - 2015

International Trademark Association

Internet Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Flava Works v. Johnson

negotiated settlement

Denison v. Nextpoint, et al.

Obtained dismissal of all claims

Airoom v. Demi & Cooper

summary judgment in client's favor

Callanetics Management Company v. Pinckney

negotiated settlement

Haddad v. Zabaneh

negotiated settlement

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Education

2011

University of Southern California Law School

JD

2004

Whitman College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2018

2016

Internet Librarian 2016 Copyright and Copywrong

2016

Grower-Shipper Association Workshop

IP for Ag

2015

Monterey Black Business Expo

Intellectual Property for Small Business

2015

MBITS (Monterey Bay Information Technology Specialists)

Legal Issues with User-Generated Content

2014

Social Media Week Chicago

Online Reputation Management

2014

Northwestern Entrepreneurship Law Conference

Legal Tips for Starting a New Business

2014

Chicago Small Business Expo

Intellectual Property for Small Business

2014

Chicago Bar Association

Domain Name Law 101

2014

C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo The Year in Pop Culture Litigation

2013

Chicago-Kent College of Law

Copyright Trolls and Porn

2013

Chicago Association of Litigation Professionals

Social Media and eDiscovery

2013

C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Legal CosPlay

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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