Ranjini Acharya brings a multidisciplinary approach to navigating the protection and enforcement of patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright and other intellectual property rights.

Pillsbury partner William Atkins has been lead counsel in 100+ intellectual property and bet-the-company litigations during his 25 years with the firm.

With more than 20 years of experience representing numerous Fortune 500 companies, Jack Barufka ranks as one of the top intellectual property attorneys in the U.S.

A partner in Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice, Robert Bedgood has more than 20 years of experience in IP law bolstered by an expansive background in scientific research.

Ben Bernell represents clients in both federal and state courts, where he has litigated disputes involving IP, breach of contract and internet-related claims along with antitrust and business disparagement matters.

Callie Bjurstrom, an Intellectual Property partner, is recognized  as a top litigator delivering big wins.

Edward Cavazos is recognized by Chambers USA, World Trademark Review 1000 and Best Lawyers for Technology Law and won Lexology/ILO’s 2016 “Client Choice Award.”

Bryan Collins is a partner in Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice. His experience and background are well suited to serving the litigation, counseling and complex prosecution needs of clients.

Jim Conley represents startups and mid-cap technology companies that require high-quality intellectual property counseling and solid advice on competing patents.

Chris Drymalla is a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice.

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.

Peter Hahn’s practice focuses on litigation, technology law, IP licensing and prosecution, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

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.

A strategic thinker, the head of Pillsbury’s Silicon Valley Intellectual Property group brings a broad knowledge base and creativity to provide practical advice and concrete implementations on difficult issues.

Chris Kao is based in Pillsbury’s San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, where he focuses on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. Chris is the co-leader of Pillsbury’s Taiwan practice.

Jack Ko is Pillsbury’s Shanghai office managing partner. As a native Mandarin speaker with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, Jack leverages his language skill, legal experience, and technical knowledge to represent Chinese companies in export controls, cross-border and intellectual property litigation in the U.S.

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.

Pillsbury Intellectual Property partner Christophe Lair is a skilled patent lawyer and experienced engineer with deep knowledge of technical disciplines.

Satoshi counsels clients on complex multinational patent and trademark issues involving Japanese companies or Japanese practice.

An experienced trial lawyer, Eric Rusnak focuses his practice on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation, including Section 337 ITC litigation.

Steven Tepera, a member of Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice group, focuses his practice on patent prosecution and litigation in federal and state courts, with a record of efficient and conclusive victories.

Carolyn Toto, a Pillsbury Intellectual Property partner, litigates in state and federal courts and provides strategic counseling to optimize and protect the value of clients’ IP portfolios.

David Tsai is co-head of Pillsbury’s Taiwan practice and also resident in the San Francisco office. David focuses his practice on intellectual property, patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright, complex breach of contract, and product defect litigation in courts and international arbitration tribunals.

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

Brock Weber is a litigator with extensive first chair experience helping clients succeed in their complex intellectual property disputes.

John Wetherell, Ph.D., has 25+ years’ experience closing IP deals and securing U.S. and international patents for biotechnology companies.

Pillsbury partner Mike Zeliger focuses his practice on complex patent litigation as well as other intellectual property and related technology litigation in State and Federal Courts throughout the United States.

Stephanie Angkadjaja focuses her practice on environmental, health, and workplace safety compliance and enforcement matters.

Michael Borofsky is a trial attorney who helps both plaintiffs and defendants navigate large complex disputes in a wide variety of industries and forums.

Pat Doody, a recognized authority on post-grant proceedings, patent infringement and Hatch-Waxman litigation, leads Pillsbury’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office litigation team.

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

Ben Kiersz is a special counsel in Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice. Located in the Northern Virginia office, Ben focuses on patent litigation, counseling and prosecution.

Ric Macchiaroli focuses his practice on Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights before U.S. Customs.

Michelle Mehok's concentration is in intellectual property due diligence for transactions and strategic counseling for both companies and investors.

Nathan Renov advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property protection in a variety of technologies and industries.

Jeff Sheriff performs various tasks related to patent prosecution, including all aspects of preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Jeff also provides opinions, and counsels clients in many areas of intellectual property law.

David Simons focuses his practice on patent infringement litigation and post-grant proceedings.

George Willman practices in the areas of technology transactions, intellectual property counseling and patent prosecution.

Matt Grillo focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property. His primary concentration is on patent prosecution and litigation, including Section 337 ITC litigation.

Michael Grosso focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property, with a primary concentration on patent prosecution and litigation.

Chaz Hales focuses on intellectual property litigation, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyright issues. He has in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies, including blockchain.

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

Fred Ji represents clients in intellectual property litigation with a focus on technology clients.

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

John Steger focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property litigation.

Chloe Stepney is an associate in Pillsbury’s intellectual property practice.

Clarence Tolliver focuses on energy regulatory, transactional and project matters, with an emphasis on nuclear fusion, nuclear fission, hydrogen, renewable energy and aerospace and aviation industries. 

Rob advises technology clients from startups to government research agencies to multinational corporations on strategies for obtaining patents and for navigating the landscape of competitors' patents.

Tim Bright is a driven and knowledgeable IP professional with deep experience prosecuting patents in a broad range of technologies.

James Cardwell is a technical consultant in the firm’s IP section located in Austin, Texas. With eight years of IP experience, James focuses on patent prosecution.