Edward Cavazos is recognized by Chambers USA (for both Intellectual Property and Technology Law), World Trademark Review 1000 and Best Lawyers (published by BL Rankings LLC) for Technology Law and won Lexology/ILO’s 2018 Client Choice Award.

Evan Finkel, leader of Pillsbury’s Los Angeles Intellectual Property group, handles all aspects of patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition and computer law.

Jean-Paul Hoffman represents technology and emerging businesses in U.S. and international patent application preparation and prosecution, patent validity and infringement opinions, and a wide range of related IP matters.

David Jakopin, a partner since 1996 and the head of Pillsbury’s Silicon Valley Intellectual Property (IP) group, is a strategic thinker who brings a broad knowledge base and creativity to provide practical advice and concrete implementations on difficult issues.

Hean Koo focuses his practice on patent prosecution and IP counseling in a variety of sectors, including computer software, blockchain, AI, machine learning, digital medicine, retail point-of-sale (POS) systems, software relating to retail touch points, wireless communication systems, medical devices and haptic-enabled devices.

Sandro Serra is a leading technology transactions attorney with a rare combination of deep technical fluency, business acumen and legal precision. A partner in Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property group, Sandro advises companies across industries on the development, acquisition, commercialization and governance of emerging technologies—with a particular focus on artificial intelligence.

Josh Tucker is a partner in the law firm’s Intellectual Property practice and splits his time between the Austin and Silicon Valley offices.

Jon Jekel advises artists, inventors, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies on intellectual property matters, with a particular emphasis on copyrights and trademarks.

Paul Thomas is a special counsel in Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice and is located in the Silicon Valley office.

Aya Hatori has a background in electrical engineering and is involved in patent litigation and trade secret litigation matters.

Surui Qu’s practice focuses on all aspects of intellectual property litigation, including patent litigation and trade secret disputes.

Chad Hammerlind focuses his practice on patent counseling, prosecution and litigation.