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Stuart James West
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Biography
Mr. West formed West & Associates in February 2004. Mr. West and is the managing patent attorney at West & Associates. Mr. West is responsible for coordinating prosecution, transactional, and litigation matters. In addition to counseling clients in matters related to the litigation and licensing of intellectual property rights, Mr. West's practice also includes counseling clients in obtaining, protecting, and enforcing rights associated with patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets and copyrights.
Mr. West has extensive experience in obtaining, protecting, and enforcing rights associated with patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, and copyrights. The technical fields of Mr. West's practice include flash memories, programmable logic devices, architecture and fabrication of semiconductor devices, disk and tape drive mechanics and electronics, holographic optical elements, optical networking, optical data storage and transmission, voice and data telecommunications and other technologies related to mechanical, electrical, civil and/or structural engineering.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Patent Application
50%
27 years
Intellectual Property
20%
27 years
Trademark Application
15%
26 years
Trademark Infringement
10%
26 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 5 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
West & Associates, A PC
190 N. Wiget Lane, Suite 280, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
West & Associates, A PC
800 W. El Camino Real, Suite 180, Mountain View, CA, 94040
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Stuart James West's Reviews
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Posted by Alex | March 22, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
very professional attitude
Mr West and his team was polite, correct and precision in their work. I'm very satisfied of this consultation and in the future I will hire this attorney if it's necessary...
Posted by Steve | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent trademark advice and guidance. Saved me from making major costly errors.
I have a line of products that I was seeking trademark protection for. I spent a week or so debating whether or not to use one of the many online inexpensive trademark filing services or to contact an actual attorney to help me. After reading some of the horror stories associated with the online/do...
Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great advice from a really nice guy!
I contacted Stuart after receiving a C&D regarding a competitor's trademark. Stuart was very generous with his time and gave me great advice that worked out perfectly. I will definitely call Stuart in the future if I need legal advice regarding trademarks or copyrights.
Posted by Earle | May 9, 2013
Thank you for the copyright help !!!!
I have numerous lawyers as patients. Three of them (and another patient) referred me to Mr. West for copyright issues. Mr. West was very helpful, professional and assisted me in a semi-complicated copyright matter. A huge 5-STARS for this firm. I would trust him with my business. Great attorney ...
Posted by Lloyd | April 20, 2013
Great Advice
I was pleasantly surprised to receive almost three hours of Mr. West's time at no cost to me. After he looked over the evidence, he said we could go to court but he advised that there might be a better way to spend my money to solve the challenge I'm facing and he made sense. When I offered to ...
Stuart James West's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I have known Mr. West for almost 15 years. He is a well informed, and proactive lawyer who provides top notch representation for his clients. Without reservation, I endorse and recommend Mr. West."
"Endorsement: It was my pleasure to meet Stuart at a legal education retreat in Las Vegas. We talked for a period of time and I was impressed with his intelligence as well as his thorough understanding of intellectual property. We later shared practical and pragmatic tips that I will implement in my firm. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Stuart is knowledgable and informed, and I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I met Stuart at the Rainmaker seminar in Las Vegas, in July 2010. His comments and knowledge of patent law was obvious and it was apparent that he understood his clients needs."
"I met Mr. West at the Rainmaker Institute in August and had extensive conversations with him regarding business law and patent law. I was impressed by his knowledge in the areas of both patent and business law. I endorse Mr. West and would recomend him to any prospective client seeking representation in those areas of the law."
"Excellent Patent attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Stuart is clearly a leader in his field. He is intelligent, entertaining, and on top of his practice area. He clearly understands his area of expertise and I would send any client needing patent work done to see Stuart."
"Stuart is extremely knowledgeable in the area of intellectual property. I feel very confident referring corporations or individuals that need intellectual property work to Stuart. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I've spent time with Stuart and watched him interact with other attorneys. I have been impressed with his intelligence, creativity and humor. He also struck me as a leader. I am not a patent lawyer but would have no hesitation about referring my patent work to him."
"Stuart is a great lawyer to know if you have patent or trademark infringement problems in Walnut CA. He's the go-to guy!"
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Experience
Honors
2020
5 Consecutive Year Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2020
Top Attorney, San Francisco Magazine
2019
Top Attorney, San Francisco Magazine
2019
America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
2019
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2018
Top Attorney, San Francisco Magazine
2018
America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
2018
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2017
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR (CA), ACQ5
2017
Best IP Law Firm 2017 - Central California, North America News
2016
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year (CA), ACQ5
2016
Small Full-Service Law Firm of the Year (CA), ACQ5
2016
Ones to Watch in IP, Acquisition International
2015
Top Trademark Firms, Intellectual Property Today
2015
Top Patent Firms, Intellectual Property Today
2014
Top Trademark Firms, Intellectual Property Today
2013
Top Attorneys in California, American Lawyer Media
2013
Top Patent Firms, Intellectual Property Today
2013
Top Trademark Firms, Intellectual Property Today
2011
Top Trademark Firms, Intellectual Property Today
2010
Magna Cum Laude Graduate, University of North Dakota
2009
Top Trademark Firms, Intellectual Property Today
2008
Top Trademark Firms, Intellectual Property Today
2001
LES Outstanding Chapter Leadership, Licensing Executives Society
1998
Certificate of Distinction in Litigation with Highest Honors, Golden Gate University School of Law
1995
Merit Scholar Scholarship, Golden Gate University School of Law
1993
Engineering Honors Society, Chi Epsilon
1993
Academic Honors, Chi Epsilon
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Adjunct Professor, California State University, East Bay
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, West & Associates, A PC
2004 - 2005
Senior Associate, Bingham McCutchen LLP
2001 - 2004
Associate, Fliesler Meyer, LLP
Associations
2004 - Present
Law Society of England and WalesSolicitor
2000 - Present
Licensing Executives SocietyFounding Chairman--San Francisco Chapter
1987 - Present
MENSAMember
2007 - 2019
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Intellectual Property SectionPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Regal Art & Gift, Inc. v. Opportunities, Inc.
Confidential Settlement
Sahara Afghani Gourmet Foods, Inc. v. Nazie Sidiq et al.
Confidential Settlement
Ferguson v. Stuckle
Confidential Settlement
Mamma-Kin LLC v. Onya Baby, Inc.
Confidential Settlement
Mallen v. Evriholder
Settled
Peachy, LLC v. Prince Lionheart, et al.
Settled
Boomerangit, Inc. v. ID Armor Inc, et al.
Confidential Settlement
Stuckle v. Merkel
In Progress
Regal Art & Gift, Inc. v. Creative Co-Op, Inc.
Settled
Monster Cable & Beats by Dr. Dre v. Fanny Wang and Timothy W. Hickman
Successfully Opposed Emergency TRO filed by Monster Cable & Beats
AliphCom v. MyTalk, Inc.
Confidential Settlement
B.R. Deal Group LLC v. Alphabet Photography, Inc.
Settled
TechShell, Inc. v. HardCandy Cases, LLC, et al.
Settled
HardCandy Cases, LLC v. Hard Candy, LLC
Partial Judgement in favor of Hard Candy Cases, LLC
Mom Inventors, Inc. v. Evriholder, Inc.
Settled-Defendant Disgorged All Profit
Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc. v. Zyro Ltd.
In Progress
J & J Sports Productions v. Moose Lodge 1475
In Progress
Sterngold v. Roberts
Settlement involving Disgorgment of All Profits
Education
2010
University of North Dakota
BS - Bachelor of Science
1998
Golden Gate Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of California - Berkeley
MS - Master of Science
1993
University of California - Berkeley
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Mt. Diablo Paralegal's Association
Intellectual Property Basics
2016
Trademark Law Fundamentals
Trademark Fundamentals
2015
Self-Evaluation of Your Product and Business Plan
Product Development
2015
Rapid Prototyping
3-D Prototyping and Associated Legal Issues
2015
Preparing Your Own Provisional Patent Application
Patent Law
2014
Trademark Boot Camp
Trademark Law
2014
Contra Costa County Bar Association
SCOTUS IP Law Updates
2014
CCCBA IP Section Meeting
IP Year in Review
2013
Trademark Fundamentals
Trademark Law
2012
U.S. Trademark Registration: The Attorney's Role from Clearance to Renewals
U.S. Trademark Registration: The Attorney's Role from Clearance to Renewals
2012
National Business Institute's Webcast
The Paralegals' Guide to Intellectual Property
2012
Copyright Law and Fair Use
Copyright Law and Fair Use
2012
Copyright 101
Copyright 101
2011
Women's Initiative New Business Fundamentals
Essential Intellectual Property Considerations for New Businesses
2011
Trademark Fundamentals
Trademark Litigation Fundamentals
2011
The Impact of Patent Law Changes on Small Business
The Impact of Patent Law Changes in Small Business
2011
Copyright & Trademark Law
Copyright and Trademark Law
2011
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
Copyright Extortion-How to Avoid It
2010
MCLE Spectacular
The Dos and Don'ts of C & Ds in Intellectual Property
2008
The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch
Patent Protection
2008
Contra Costa County Public Libraries Intellectual Property Month
Patent Law and Licensing
2007
Contra Costa Libraries Intellectual Property Month
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Protection
2007
Contra Costa County Bar Association MCLE Spectacular
Intellectual Property
Publications
2011
Law Review CLE
Trademark & Copyright Law
2007
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Method of personalizing and identifying communications
Languages
German
French
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I reopen a case that was closed with prejudice? I spoke to a judge and he said yes it can and this would be new discovery.
20 Oct 2020
Q&A
Can a friend sue me and would they have a case against me over deleting her pictures off my computer
15 Jan 2020
Q&A
Ceist and Desist ?
11 Nov 2018