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Igor Shoiket is a registered patent attorney and a highly experienced intellectual property counselor and litigator with expertise in complex matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and in federal district courts nationwide.
Mr. Shoiket focuses his practice on intellectual property counseling, patent and trademark prosecution, patent infringement litigation, trademark infringement litigation, copyright infringement litigation, patent reexaminations and reissue proceedings, product clearance opinions, due diligence investigations, copyright, trademark and trade secret issues.
Mr. Shoiket has counseled clients in intellectual property matters in a wide range of technologies including computer software and hardware, internet technologies, optics and electronics, biotechnology, medical devices, mechanical devices, semiconductor design and fabrication, and consumer goods.
Mr. Shoiket has extensive experience in developing litigation strategy and managing all aspects of litigation from discovery to trial, including e-discovery, depositions, pre- and post-trial motions, and claim construction proceedings in patent cases. Ha has significant ADR experience including lead roles in mediations and arbitrations, extensive experience in licensing and enforcement negotiations, and a proven ability to drive legal disputes to timely and cost-efficient resolution.
Mr. Shoiket is a University of California, Berkeley-educated biotechnology professional with nine years of experience in laboratory and management positions at Bio-Rad Laboratories.
Mr. Shoiket is fluent in Russian.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
25%
27 years | 50 cases
Life Sciences and Biotechnology
25%
Patent Application
25%
27 years
Patent Infringement
25%
27 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-450 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016 2015 2014
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2
2012
Licenses
Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Dergosits & Noah LLP
One Embarcadero Center, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application
IP support
Igor and his team did an excellent job preparing our patent application for filing. Gladly recommend.
Posted by Ross | January 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Solid IP Attorney to Establish your Brand
I hired Igor and his partner to help establish our brand's trademarks during the early stages of my company. They were solid and efficient in their advice and process. In my case, it was important to establish solid trademarks because I work in the IP protection space, so it wouldn't do to have an em...
Posted by Kate B | July 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Exceptional Intellectual Property Attorney
I had the pleasure of working with Igor. His deep understanding of intellectual property law was evident in every interaction. Igor Shoiket possesses an extensive knowledge of patent, trademark, and copyright laws. Igor's expertise ensured that my intellectual property rights were safeguarded and my ...
Posted by Farhang | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application
Patent Application
In the complex and highly scientific fields of patent applications, Igor an his staff were able to review the idea, absorb it, and prepare a detailed application in legal terms which received two rounds of questions before it was admitted.
Posted by benoit | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Patent and IP
We worked with Igor and his team last year for some legal works regarding patent and IP filing for my Company. He was very efficient and professional and we file on time I highly recommend him
Igor Shoiket's Lawyer Endorsements
"It was a distinct pleasure and privilege to work with Igor on an international intellectual property infringement litigation. Igor is a terrific lawyer, always thinking ten steps ahead. He has both the gift of vision and the skill for the execution of the litigation strategy. He is an excellent advocate in the courtroom (and his booming voice helps), always getting results for the client at every hearing. Igor also has the rare gift of bringing people together to the negotiating table, and exercises his power of persuasion even over opposing counsel."
"I endorse Attorney Shoiket. I have viewed his responses and advice that he has offered on a wide range of topics and have found it on point and insightful."
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"I have had the pleasure of referring multiple clients to Igor for intellectual property work ranging from patent and trademark prosecution to preparing opinions and defense of patent infringement litigation. Igor is a great attorney, very responsive, creative and assertive yet calm even at the most challenging moment. I highly recommend him for your IP needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Igor is a highly experienced IP attorney and patent litigator. I would recommend Igor to anyone seeking representation in the area of Intellectual Property and patents."
"I endorse Attorney Shoiket in matters of intellectual property. His answers to patent and other intellectual property questions are well thought out and aimed to help the client."
"Igor is a superb IP attorney. I would not hesitate to refer a client with an IP matter to him. He has an excellent background in the field of biotechnology and an exceptional track record representing clients with a variety of IP issues. Beyond his experience, he is just the type of lawyer you want on your side - knowledgable, intelligent, dependable and hard working."
"I am pleased to endorse Igor Shoiket as an exceptional attorney in the field of Intellectual Property. Igor has a perfect combination of technical and legal experience to provide top of the line patent services. He acutely understands the needs of his clients and consistently produces highest quality work."
"Igor is a top-notch and highly experienced IP attorney I would recommend without hesitation to anyone seeking representation in that area. He quickly cuts to the real issues in a matter and is a true pleasure to work with."
"Igor is an excellent lawyer: knowledgeable and hard-working. He can find a solution in a seemingly impossible situation. I endorse this lawyer."
"Igor is an incredible lawyer with an exceptional aptitude in the area of intellectual property law. His uncanny ability to not only understand extremely difficult legal issues and then articulate them to clients is simply amazing!"
"Igor has the a combination of technical and legal abilities coupled with solid litigation judgment that make him an excellent patent litigator. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Igor on significant IP matters in the future."
Mehrnaz Boroumand-Smith
Intellectual property lawyer | Feb 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I unequivocally endorse Igor Shoiket's work. Igor and I were partners and worked together on several patent litigation matters. He is well versed in patent law and very quick to pick up the technology at issue. He is a very smart litigator who watches out for the interests of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2005
“The Best Lawyers in the Bay Area”, Bay Area Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, DERGOSITS & NOAH LLP
2005 - 2009
Partner, TOWNSEND and TOWNSEND and CREW LLP
1999 - 2004
Associate, TOWNSEND and TOWNSEND and CREW LLP
1997 - 1999
Associate, SEDGWICK DETERT MORAN & ARNOLD LLP
1985 - 1994
Lead Analyst/Quality Control Manager, Bio-Rad Laboratories
Associations
2010 - Present
American Business Association of Russian-Speaking ProfessionalsMember
2010 - Present
University of San Francisco American Inns of CourtMember
2010 - Present
Moscow Advocates ClubHonorary Member
1998 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
1998 - Present
San Francisco Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Gamehancement LLC v. Bitrix, Inc.
Settlement
PENN ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CORP. v. PENINSULA COMPONENTS, INC
Jury Verdict for defendant
Metataste General Trading LLC v. Navigine Corporation
Dismissal
Express Mobile, Inc. v. Happiest Minds Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Settlement
Lookout, Inc. v. Wink Labs, Inc.
Settlement
Kwikspace Guam, Inc. v. Reaction Co.
dismissal with prejudice
Sportbrain Holdings LLC v. inKin Digital Health, Inc.
settlment
Jimenez Works v Hall of Fame Jewelry LLC
settlment
Biotium, Inc., v. Genecopoeia, Inc.
settlement
Pherah, LLC v. Bitrix, Inc.
Settlement
Telinit Technologies, LLC v. Bitrix, Inc.
Settlement
Galaxy Gaming, Inc. v. In Bet Gaming, Inc. et al
Settlement
Advertising Audit International v. Advertising Audit & Risk Management, LLC
settlment
Impeva Labs v. System Planning Corp.
Settlement
Retina-X Studios v. Bitex Corp.
Settlement
Humangear v. Stance Labs
Settlement
Vigilos LLC v. Monsoon Multimedia, Inc.
Setllement
Patent Reexamination
Successfully completed
Resonance Technology, Inc. v. Schiller AG
Settlement
ESCO v. GS Equipment, Inc.
Settlement
ESCO v. Berkeley Forge & Tool
Settlement
Neometal, Inc. v. Industrial Strength Corporation
Settlement
Oracle Corporation v. Parallel Networks LLP
Summary Judgment
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, Ltd. v. Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
Settlement
Technology Properties Ltd. and Patriot Scientific Corp. v. Toshiba, Matsushita, and NEC
Settlement
Sick AG v. Scientific Technologies, Inc
Settlement
CNS, Inc.v. Silver Eagle Labs, Inc.
Settlement
Toshiba Corporation v. Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
Settlement
Sky Technologies LLC v. IBM
Settlement
Global Cash Access v. Game Financial Corporation,
Settlement
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. v. Mitsubishi Materials Silicon Corporation
Settlement
International Rectifier Corporation v. IXYS Corporation
Final Judgment for defendant
Sulzer Textil AG v. Picanol NV
Jury verdict
Aventis Pharma S.A. v. Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Settlement
PharmaStem v. StemCyte, Inc.
Settlement
Fresh Express, Inc. v. Elioco Produce, Inc.
Settlement
DeltaTrak v. Monitor Temperature Recording Co.
Summary Judgment
Patent Prosecution
Pending
Patent Prosecution
Pending
Patent Prosecution
Pending
Patent Prosecution
Pending
Patent prosecution
Pending
Patent prosecution
Pending
Patent portfolio management and international patent prosecution
Pending
Copyright
Pending
Amkor Technology, Inc. v. Carsem (M) Sdn Bhd
Pending
Trademark
Obtained regsitration
Trademark
Obtained registration
Patent Reexamination
Pending
Education
1997
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD - Magna Cum Laude
1985
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Siberian IP Forum
"Intellectual Property Rights and Protection in the United States"
2010
USF School of Law IPCLA Meeting
“Recent Developments in the Law of Contributory Patent Infringement and Inducing Patent Infringement”
2009
"Patents and Other Intellectual Property - What Do I Need to Know?"
Intellectual Property
Publications
2012
Intellectual Property, A Special Substantive Collection for the Recorder.
"District Courts versus USPTO."
1997
31 U.S.F. Law Revew 505
“Creative Technology, Ltd. v. Aztech System Pte, Ltd.: Using Forum Non Conveniens to Dismiss a Copyright Infringement Action Brought by a Foreign Owner of United States Copyrights.”
Languages
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Igor earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have an idea for a social networking app. Should I talk to a patent lawyer first or fill out a NDA with an app developer.?
15 Aug 2016
Q&A
Do copyright laws apply if your not making money off the copyrighted item what your using?
18 Aug 2015
Q&A
Adding new embodiments when filing a non-provisional patent that references a provisional patent.
22 Oct 2014