Los Angeles Patent, Trademark & Copyright Attorneys
Buche & Associates, P.C.

310-593-4193

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Patent, IP, and Copyright Lawyers

Need help with a patent infringement case, securing your company’s intellectual property, or filing a copyright claim? If so, Buche & Associates P.C. can help you.

Our law firm specializes in business and civil litigation, including filing and litigating patent claims, as well as working to license, secure, or sell intellectual property. We also work with clients who have been accused of patent infringement and those who need to sue another company or individual for engaging in infringing activity involving patents, trademarks or copyrights.

If you’re looking for a Los Angeles intellectual property attorney or a lawyer experienced in business-related litigation, schedule a free consultation today.

IP Attorneys in Los Angeles

Your intellectual property is one of your company’s most important assets. It’s important to secure any IP your company has so that it can’t be used by other companies, which is especially important for brand-related IP. The last thing you need is another company swooping in to steal brand-related IP after you’ve spent a large amount of time building your company’s reputation.

When you need help securing, litigating, licensing, or selling your company’s intellectual property, Buche & Associates P.C. has an experienced lawyer ready to help. We’ve been practicing IP law for more than 20 years, and a majority of our casework involves intellectual property cases. Our Los Angeles IP attorneys handle cases for businesses of any size. We’ve worked with small companies, Fortune 500 companies, and companies of all sizes in between.

Our lawyers have also had experience working with companies in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to:

  • Automotive
  • Clothing
  • College team logos
  • Beverage distribution
  • Golf club brands
  • Footwear brands
  • Graphic artwork
  • High-end medical equipment
  • Material handling products
  • Merchandising for popular comic characters
  • Musical works
  • Power tools
  • Photography
  • Semiconductors
  • Video games

 

 In addition to helping you license and secure intellectual property, we can help you sell IP when needed — and make sure you get a fair deal. Ultimately, when it comes to intellectual property, it’s our job to make sure your company’s assets are properly protected.

If you need help licensing, securing, or selling intellectual property, contact Buche & Associates P.C. for a free consultation.

Los Angeles Patent Attorneys

If you’ve been accused of patent infringement, it’s important that you contact a Los Angeles patent attorney to assess the best way to handle the matter. You shouldn’t take allegations like these lightly because they can really damage your company’s bottom line and reputation if left unchecked.

To protect your company, it’s important to speak to a Los Angeles patent attorney as soon as you’re aware of the accusations—or on the other side, as soon as you become aware of infringements. Also, it’s important to remember that patent infringement cases are heard in federal court, so you need a lawyer who is properly licensed and qualified by way of experience. At Buche & Associates P.C., our lawyers are able to practice throughout Texas and California. Our lawyers are also collectively licensed to practice in federal district courts, appellate courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the corresponding Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (“TTAB”) and Patent Trial & Appeal Board (“PTAB”).

In addition to helping business owners who have been accused of patent, trademark or copyright infringement, we can help you file an infringement case against someone who is stealing your intellectual property. Our lawyers will fight aggressively to help you protect what’s rightfully yours.

If you need to inquire about a possible patent infringement, trademark infringement, or copyright infringement case, contact Buche & Associates P.C. for a free consultation.

Attorney Marcus Risso

Marcus Risso is a registered patent attorney in Los Angeles, California and is of counsel to Buche & Associates, P.C. For more than two decades, Marcus has helped clients obtain patents across a variety of technical disciplines, including but not limited to medical devices, automotive, mechanical systems, sports apparatus, and audio equipment. During his career, Marcus has been a prosecuting attorney and worked on over a thousand patent applications.

Marcus earned his law degree from the Caruso School of Law and his MBA at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.  He holds a B.S. in Biological sciences from UC Davis, and with further studies in advanced mathematics and engineering.

Marcus is fluent in Spanish and has traveled and lived in various countries throughout the world.  Outside of his legal practice, Marcus enjoys coaching his kids’ little league, golfing, and diving.  Marcus can be reached for a free initial phone consultation at 310-593-4193 or info@buchelaw.com.

 

Our Legal Professionals

John Karl Buche

With more than two decades of experience, John provides his clients with expert counsel in matters of civil, injury, business and intellectual property law.

Garett Gray

With over a decade of experience as a disability representative registered with the Social Security Office, Garett Gray specializes in working on disability claims

Byron Ma

Byron Ma is of counsel to the firm in San Diego. Byron has experience with patent prosecution matters as well as patent, trademark, and copyright litigation.

Bryce A. Johnson

Bryce Johnson is a partner of Buche & Associates, P.C. in the Austin office, and his practice focuses on patents and intellectual property.

The Patent Infringement Litigation Process

Patent infringement cases can be complex. The complexity of these cases can make you realize quickly how important it is to hire an experienced Los Angeles patent attorney to help you argue your case.

After initial pleadings, venue challenges, protective orders, and motions to dismiss may be heard, the parties and court will start to focus on what is known as claim construction. This is the process by which the court reviews the language in the patent claims to define the possible scope of protection. When trying to determine the possible scope of claims, the court hears usually arguments from both parties, looks at the file histories of the patents in question, and may entertain experts to help them decipher portions of the claim. When the court’s assessment of the claims has been done, it will issue a Markman order, or claim construction order. In some cases, this can have a drastic bearing on whether a case continues.

However, after claim construction, if the parties do not settle, or if a summary judgment does not follow that ends the case, the litigants will often proceed into assessments of liability for patent infringement and damages. During this phase, patent litigators collect as much evidence as possible to prove or disprove the patent infringement allegations. The plaintiff will try to prove the defendant’s products or services have all the features in their patent claims. During this discovery phase, parties will take depositions, issue document requests and/or subpoenas, interview witnesses, study products, and sometimes hire specialized experts to digest the technology to show the infringement.

After we build a solid case, it’s time for our patent lawyers to argue your case in court. The court hears argument from both parties to determine whether patent infringement has occurred and if it has, whether there are damages, and whether it was intentional. However, there are certain circumstances in which the court may choose to separate the Damages and Liability phases.

In most cases, someone who’s found liable of patent infringement may be ordered to stop an infringing activity, or to pay some amount of damages, which is usually in the form of “lost profits” or a “reasonable royalty.” Before the court or jury determines the amount of damages awarded, however, both parties will normally have the opportunity to bring in economists and forensic accountants to argue what they believe is fair.

If it’s determined by the court that the accused willfully engaged in patent infringing activity, enhanced damages may also be ordered.

Contact Los Angeles Intellectual Property Attorneys

If you need help with a patent infringement case, schedule a free consultation today.

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Andrew Tredway

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John and Byron are everything you'd want in an attorney. They are professional, honest, and give you straight answers. I can't recommend them enough.

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Bekkah Thomas

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I have used this firm multiple times over the past 10 years. No matter what I need done, they can help me. The attorneys take their time, they learn about my needs, and I whole heartedly trust them to protect my interests in a timely manner. They go the extra mile and are vested. I have referred them to family and friends and will continue to do so. Thank you!

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Bryce Hudson

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These guys are great! Always helpful in answering any questions we have, and transparent about the amount of work needed on any new projects. Very well rounded group of individuals and would recommend for any project. Thanks guys!

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Tony Pastoria

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A quality and seamless experience with Mr. Buche and his associates. Prompt communication with the team was comprehensive and concise. They gave me exactly what I was asking for in my contract almost as if they were reading my mind. Their expertise is self-evident in their work and I would and will recommend Buche Law to anybody looking for any legal work or advice.

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  • A quality and seamless experience with Mr. Buche and his associates. Prompt communication with the team was comprehensive and concise. They gave me exactly what I was asking for in my contract almost as if they were reading my mind. Their expertise is self-evident in their work and I would and will recommend Buche Law to anybody looking for any legal work or advice.

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    Tony Pastoria
    9/20/2020

    When I went to see Attorney John Buche I was desperate to get some guidance to help me with my son's case. He was so nice and very professional. I can't even tell you in this review how my son and I appreciate what he did for us. The outcome in my son's settlement agreement was amazing only because of all the help we received for John Buche and his wonderful staff.

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    4/07/2020

    When I went to see Attorney John Buche I was desperate to get some guidance to help me with my son's case. He was so nice and very professional. I can't even tell you in this review how my son and I appreciate what he did for us. The outcome in my son's settlement agreement was amazing only because of all the help we received for John Buche and his wonderful staff.

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    Adrina Morton
    4/07/2020
  • These guys are great! Always helpful in answering any questions we have, and transparent about the amount of work needed on any new projects. Very well rounded group of individuals and would recommend for any project. Thanks guys!

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    Bryce Hudson
    3/09/2020

    Buche & Associates responded almost immediately to my inquiry about a possible new case. They provided a quick initial assessment and recommendations on how I should proceed. I could not have asked or expected anything better. Buche was extremely helpful and professional.

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    1/08/2020

    Buche & Associates responded almost immediately to my inquiry about a possible new case. They provided a quick initial assessment and recommendations on how I should proceed. I could not have asked or expected anything better. Buche was extremely helpful and professional.

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    Sammie Covington
    1/08/2020
  • Great experience, very quick to return our request for a consult, and professional to deal with.

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    Justin Sims
    1/07/2020

    I reached out to Buche and Associates via email for help with a music industry contract. John responded to my email the next day giving me assurance and a thumbs up on my existing contract - NC. I appreciated the rapid, honest, and professional response! I'm very happy to have found this law firm.

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    11/05/2019

    I reached out to Buche and Associates via email for help with a music industry contract. John responded to my email the next day giving me assurance and a thumbs up on my existing contract - NC. I appreciated the rapid, honest, and professional response! I'm very happy to have found this law firm.

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    Stefan Depner
    11/05/2019
  • All the attorneys that did work for me at Buche and Associates were extremely knowledgeable and got the work done quickly and efficiently. I've always felt they've had my best interests and given me sound advice that has paid off. I highly recommend Buche and Associates for your legal needs.

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    10/30/2019

    All the attorneys that did work for me at Buche and Associates were extremely knowledgeable and got the work done quickly and efficiently. I've always felt they've had my best interests and given me sound advice that has paid off. I highly recommend Buche and Associates for your legal needs.

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    Josh Wickman
    10/30/2019

    Highly recommend. Professional, responsive and great to work with. Backed me up 100% in the face of a ridiculous lawsuit.

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