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Practice areas
Bay Oak Law advises growing businesses so that they can compete effectively. We know that smaller businesses need cost-effective advice and representation.
31 years
Bay Oak Law has represented clients in trademark, copyright, and patent infringement cases, and advised on protecting intellectual property.
31 years
Bay Oak Law has extensive experience in trade secret law. We've represented both plaintiffs and defendants in trade secret actions, and we advise businesses on protecting their trade secrets.
31 years
Languages spoken
Japanese
Bay Oak Law
1939 Harrison Street, Suite 929
Oakland, CA, 94612
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1990 | 02/07/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Prosser Prize, Civil Procedure | Boalt Hall School of Law | 1988 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Bay Oak Law (formerly Andrew K Jacobson APLC) | 1998 - Present |
Partner | Robbins Palmer & Allen | 2000 - 2002 |
Litigation Department Head | Law Offices of Daniel C Minutillo | 1997 - 1998 |
Attorney | Berliner Cohen | 1993 - 1997 |
Attorney | Minutillo & Gorman | 1990 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | Attorney | 1990 - Present |
Ex'Pression College for Digital Media | Business of Media Instructor | 2004 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Bay Oak Law website | Way Ahead of You, Mr. President | 2016 |
Bay Oak Law website | Getting a Notice from Your ISP | 2016 |
JD Supra | Unclassy Action | 2014 |
Bay Oak Law Website | Towersquatting (and Contributory Cybersquatting) | 2014 |
JDSupra | A New Ambush on At-Will Employment? | 2012 |
Bay Oak Law Website | These Origami Artists Just Won't Fold | 2011 |
Bay Oak Law Website | When Employees Must Leave | 2004 |
Bay Oak Law Website | Litigation and War | 2003 |
Bay Oak Law Website | Out on Your Own | 2003 |
Alameda County Bar Association Bulletin | Defending Trade Secret Cases: A Sprint, Not a Marathon | 2001 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Univ. of California, Boalt Hall School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
Stanford Univ | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Filmmaking for Lawyers | Copyright for Films | 2013 |
The Business of Art | The Business of Art | 2007 |
Business and Art | The Law and Art | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Lang v. Morris | This copyright infringement case was settled (terms confidential) after defendant's summary judgment motion was denied by the judge. |
CDS v. BCS | Eventual judgment for client of almost $500,000 |
Swingless Golf Club Corporation v. Taylor, et alia | Patent infringement case settled in client's favor after summary judgment against opposition's cross-complaint. |
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Sean Cleary, Antitrust and trade law Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Hovanes Margarian, Antitrust and trade law Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Antitrust and trade law Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Hovanes Margarian, Antitrust and trade law Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Antitrust and trade law Attorney on May 30, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Madhumeet Singh, Business Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
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Andy and I worked together on a matter for about 6 months. I'm in Seattle and we needed local counsel in CA. Andy provided litigation support to our mutual client. He did an excellent job of keeping both of us on top of the issues and deadlines. His work was on point and helped the client reach a great settlement. He was great to work with and provided sound advice on California Law and litigation practice. He was well versed on the issues at hand. He articulated the case well and handled negotiations. I would work with Andy again and strongly endorse him.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
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Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.
Tatiana Kadetskaya, Unknown Attorney on Jun 11, 2013
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Excellent attorney!
Michael Potter, Business Attorney on Feb 11, 2013
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Mr. Jacobson's professional insight and down-to-earth business savvy make him an invaluable source of legal guidance. His answers on Avvo.Com are among some of the best I have seen and I am happy to endorse him as an attorney who is a credit to the legal profession.
Frank Natoli, Business Attorney on Jan 10, 2013
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I have read several of Mr. Jacobson's responses here and they are always insightful and thorough. These are qualities any client would appreicate in their attorney. For this reason I endorse this lawyer.
Kristine Karila, Business Attorney on Nov 30, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jacobson is an excellent attorney.
Michael Greenberg, Unknown Attorney on Aug 28, 2012
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Mr. Jacobson is an excellent attorney who consistently provides both solid and prolific responses to questions posed by members of the Avvo legal community. I fully endorse this lawyer.
Frank Chen, Business Attorney on May 26, 2012
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Andrew Jacobson demonstrates tremendous knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters, particularly with regard to business and intellectual property matters. His responses on Avvo are thoughtful, articulate, and accurate. I have tremendous respect for his sound legal knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge. He is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him.
Michael Doland, Intellectual property Attorney on Apr 10, 2012
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I hav just read an answer of Mr. Jacobson to an IP question that was not good ... it was great. It indicates a depth of knowledge, a depth of analysis, and a willingness to contribute to improving the image and reputation of attorneys in the community at large. With these qualities, any client should feel both lucky and proud to obtain his legal services.
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