Daniel M. Cislo

Daniel M. Cislo is the Managing Partner of Cislo & Thomas LLP and has been a dedicated member since 1987. With extensive experience in intellectual property law, he specializes in patent, copyright, and trademark matters, including clearance, filing, licensing, and litigation. His expertise extends to startups, high-tech industries, direct marketing, and trade secret protection.

Daniel earned his Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering (Electro-mechanical) from UCLA in 1981 and his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1986. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and multiple federal and state courts, including those in California, Texas, Illinois, and Indiana, as well as the Canadian Patent & Trademark Office.

Recognized for his legal excellence, Daniel M. Cislo has received numerous accolades, including Super Lawyer recognition from 2013 to 2023 and being named Intellectual Property Practitioner of the Year by Acquisition International. His firm has consistently been ranked among the Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers of U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, he has been honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal and Los Angeles Magazine for his contributions to intellectual property law.

Beyond his legal practice, Daniel is actively involved in professional associations, serving on the Santa Monica Bar Association Board of Trustees, the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association, and the Federal Bar Association Board of Directors. He also contributes to community organizations, holding leadership roles in various boards and committees. His dedication to the legal profession and community service underscores his commitment to excellence.

Daniel M. Cislo, with decades of experience and a proven track record in intellectual property litigation, delivers strategic and practical legal solutions for businesses, inventors, and entrepreneurs facing complex IP challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Cislo & Thomas LLP
• Member, Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association
• Board of Trustees, Santa Monica Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Los Angeles Copyright Society
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers
• Board of Directors, Malibu Winding Way Homeowners Association

Licensed State

• California
• District of Columbia

Education

• Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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