Joseph A. Mandour

Joseph A. Mandour is a highly accomplished intellectual property attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience. He works across a wide range of IP matters, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and trade dress. His legal work includes both prosecution and litigation, including lawsuits involving Fortune 500 companies.

Joseph earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama in 1993. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from Samford University in 1995. His extensive educational background laid a strong foundation for his practice, allowing him to represent clients in complex legal scenarios involving intellectual property rights.

Throughout his career, Joseph has successfully filed and prosecuted more than 1,000 intellectual property applications in the United States and around the world. His robust IP litigation practice spans trademark infringement, copyright disputes, and complex patent matters. Known for his strategic, results-driven approach to high‑profile cases, Joseph serves as a trusted long‑term advisor to clients across a wide range of industries.

Joseph is admitted to practice in all California state courts, multiple U.S. District Courts across California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He holds key roles in several professional groups, including the Intellectual Property Trial Lawyers Association, where he serves as Executive Director, and the California State Bar Intellectual Property Section.

Joseph A. Mandour has contributed his knowledge to the broader public as well. He is the founder of IntellectualPropertyNews.com and is frequently quoted in national media outlets like Forbes, Inc., USA Today, and ESPN on legal matters involving intellectual property. His commitment to client service, strategic thinking, and legal innovation continues to make a lasting impact in the field of intellectual property law. Joseph remains a trusted legal resource for clients navigating complex IP challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Mandour & Associates, APC
• Executive Director, Intellectual Property Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, California State Bar, Intellectual Property Section
• Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers
• Member, Federal Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Samford University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Alabama
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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