Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP Email Format
Law PracticeCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman (BSTZ) is a mid-sized intellectual property law firm established in 1975 and based in Los Angeles, with six offices and a team of attorneys and agents who hold advanced degrees in technology, engineering, or science. The firm concentrates on protecting a broad range of IP assets—including inventions, designs, trade secrets, trademarks and service marks, software, and original works of authorship—drawing on technical knowledge to handle complex matters. Its practice covers prosecution of patents, trademarks, and copyrights; licensing; litigation; opinion work; post-grant proceedings; and related areas such as unfair competition, right of privacy, and customs matters. BSTZ represents many of the top 100 technology companies in the U.S. and internationally, with a diverse client base spanning public and private companies from startups to Fortune 500 firms. The firm has earned recognition from the Daily Journal and Intellectual Property Today for its patent work and overall IP capabilities, reflecting its standing in the field. Although based in Los Angeles, BSTZ operates as a globally respected IP practice with the ability to protect and enforce IP rights across jurisdictions.