Jefferson F. Scher

Jefferson F. Scher is a partner at Carr & Ferrell LLP and Chair of the firm’s Trademark Practice Group. He focuses on intellectual property and cyberlaw, helping companies protect and enforce their trademarks and copyrights. With deep experience in trademark strategy, dispute management, and online brand protection, he guides clients through complex legal issues involving digital content, software, and emerging technologies. Jefferson works with businesses in fields such as network security, cloud software, social networking, and mobile entertainment, offering clear, practical advice to help them safeguard their creative and technical assets.

Jefferson earned his J.D. from Stanford Law School, with distinction and Order of the Coif honors. He also served on the Stanford Law Review as Senior Note Editor and received multiple academic awards. He holds a B.A. in Economics, with high distinction, from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Jefferson has built a respected legal career centered on intellectual property protection and strategic counseling. Before joining Carr & Ferrell LLP, he practiced at Fenwick & West LLP in Silicon Valley. He also clerked for Judge A. Wallace Tashima on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Over the years, Jefferson has guided companies through global brand rollouts, coordinated trademark disputes spanning several continents, and developed strategies for clearing obstacles to trademark registration. He also assists clients in recovering domain names through auctions and confidential negotiations.

Jefferson F. Scher has helped organizations through his work to strengthen brand identity, reduce legal risk, and navigate complex IP challenges in fast-changing markets. His insight into technology and software development allows him to serve innovators who rely on strong intellectual property protection to grow and compete.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Carr & Ferrell LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, State Bar of California, Intellectual Property Section
• Member, International Trademark Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Stanford Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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