Jonathan C. Balfus

Jonathan C. Balfus is a senior intellectual property litigation attorney with extensive experience handling complex business and IP disputes nationwide. He represents individuals, small businesses, and large corporate clients in copyright, trademark, fair use, trade dress, new media, domain name, URL, and rights of publicity matters. His practice combines litigation with strategic counseling on the use, protection, and licensing of intellectual property assets in competitive markets for clients across industries.

Jonathan earned his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1988. He received his B.A., cum laude, in English from New York University in 1985. His academic background supports the legal analysis, writing, and persuasive advocacy required in complex intellectual property disputes. He applies that training when interpreting ownership rights, evaluating infringement claims, developing litigation strategy, and advising clients on licensing and brand protection matters and business disputes.

Jonathan has represented Clear Channel Communications in a series of infringement actions involving the expansion of national radio brands across California, New York, Illinois, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas. His broader experience includes copyright, trademark, fair use, trade dress, new media, domain name, URL, and publicity rights disputes. He helps clients assess legal risks, protect valuable intellectual property, and pursue effective strategies in contested matters through litigation and counseling.

Jonathan C. Balfus is admitted in California and New York and before multiple federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit. He belongs to the Intellectual Property Trial Lawyers Association, California State Bar, State Bar of New York, and Beverly Hills Bar Association. His background combines litigation experience with intellectual property counseling, helping clients address infringement claims, licensing questions, brand protection, and other disputes requiring careful preparation and practical legal judgment nationally.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Mandour & Associates, APC
• Member, Intellectual Property Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, California State Bar, Intellectual Property Section
• Member, State Bar of New York
• Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• New York University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New York University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)