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In every case, I seek to identify the pivotal legal or factual issue that will allow our client to quickly and cost-effectively achieve a favorable outcome.
Jeff Wexler litigates complex intellectual property and a variety of disputes for large to mid-sized businesses.
Over more than 35 years of practice, Jeff has focused on helping clients achieve the litigation results that they need to accomplish their business objectives. He has experience in intellectual property litigation, false advertising, environmental litigation, franchise law, unfair competition/Section 17200 claims, False Claims Act litigation and commercial disputes in general. Jeff practices in federal and state trial and appellate courts and before the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board.
Representative Experience
- Represented toy company in defense of copyright infringement and implied contract claims involving an animated children’s television show.
- Represented manufacturer of automotive air filters in false advertising lawsuit brought against competing manufacturer, obtaining $7.3 million jury verdict in favor of client on its claims and defense verdict on competing manufacturer.
- Represented flooring manufacturer in defense of claims for antitrust violations, inequitable conduct and false patent marking, through dismissal of all claims on motions to dismiss and for summary judgment and affirmance by Federal Circuit.
Professional Highlights
Honors & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Rating
- Super Lawyers – Southern California: Business Litigation (2004, 2009-2013), Intellectual Property Litigation (2014-2016)
Associations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
External Publications
- Toward a Reformulation of the Test for Determining Trademark Infringement, 80 Trademark Rep. 1 (1990) (with Michael H. Bierman)
Education
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J.D., Harvard Law School, 1987
magna cum laude, Editor, Harvard Law ReviewB.A., Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles, 1984
summa cum laude
Admissions
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California
Courts
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U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Clerkships
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The Hon. Alfred T. Goodwin, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit