Martin E. Hsia

Martin E. Hsia is a registered patent attorney recognized for his leadership in intellectual property and technology law. He advises on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, computer, licensing, internet, and entertainment law. His guidance helps clients safeguard innovations, resolve disputes, and secure their creative and commercial rights across industries.

Martin received his B.A. with honors from Brown University in 1978. He went on to earn his J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center in 1981.

Martin advises clients on strategic domestic and international intellectual property protection. He manages U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications, copyright registrations, and related IP proceedings. His practice also includes representing clients in federal court and before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and overseeing trademark opposition and cancellation actions worldwide through an established global network.

Martin has received enduring recognition for his legal skill. He has been listed in Best Lawyers® in America for more than three decades, named a Super Lawyers® honoree across multiple years, and recognized by IP Stars as a leading attorney in patent and trademark law. His peers have consistently awarded him the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating for over 25 years, and his work is also acknowledged in Who’s Who in American Law.

Martin E. Hsia continues to shape intellectual property practice in Hawai‘i with distinction and dedication. His contributions extend beyond his practice. He has delivered presentations on intellectual property issues to national and local organizations, universities, and professional associations. Earlier in his career, he worked with the U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment on patent and energy law projects and also gained experience with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cades Schutte LLP
• Past Chair, Hawaii State Bar Association, Intellectual Property & Technology Section
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Member, Licensing Executives Society
• Member, Computer Law Association

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Brown University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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