Business Details
Trusted Intellectual Property and Business Litigation Attorneys
Banie & Ishimoto is a Silicon Valley-based intellectual property and business litigation firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations. Our attorneys bring extensive experience from large global firms like DLA Piper and Fish & Richardson, providing high-quality legal services at competitive rates. We specialize in intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, alongside business litigation involving contracts, securities, and commercial disputes. Our strategic approach combines rigorous legal advocacy with cost-effective solutions tailored to clients' business objectives.With deep expertise in technology sectors such as semiconductors, software, and medical devices, we deliver practical strategies that address both legal and operational challenges. Our team prepares cases for trial while prioritizing early resolution when advantageous, ensuring clients receive informed guidance aligned with their budgets. We serve startups, entrepreneurs, and corporations nationwide, leveraging our technical and legal acumen to protect clients' assets and achieve favorable outcomes.
Services
Patent Litigation
Trademark Disputes
Copyright Protection
Trade Secret Litigation
Business Contract Disputes
Highlights and features
- We offer Silicon Valley-based legal expertise with nationwide litigation experience.
- Our attorneys combine big-firm backgrounds with cost-effective service models.
- We develop customized strategies addressing both legal and business objectives.
- Our team has deep technical knowledge across multiple technology sectors.
- We prioritize client communication and transparent case management processes.
Services
Patent Litigation
We handle all aspects of patent litigation from pre-filing investigations through trial and appeals. Our attorneys have resolved complex cases involving dynamic advertising, semiconductor design, and medical devices. We represent clients in federal courts nationwide, focusing on technology sectors like software, telecommunications, and biopharmaceuticals. Our approach combines technical expertise with strategic litigation planning to protect clients' intellectual property rights while considering business implications.
Trademark Disputes
Our trademark practice covers counseling, enforcement, and litigation matters. We assist clients with trademark opposition proceedings before the TTAB and defend against infringement claims. The firm has experience managing global trademark portfolios and resolving counterfeiting issues. We provide strategic guidance on brand development and protection strategies tailored to clients' business needs in technology and consumer product sectors.
Business Litigation
We represent businesses in commercial litigation matters including contract disputes, securities litigation, and business torts. Our experience spans shareholder derivative lawsuits, unfair competition claims, and fiduciary duty disputes. The firm handles cases involving technology licensing agreements, partnership disputes, and complex commercial transactions. We combine aggressive advocacy with practical business solutions to achieve favorable outcomes aligned with clients' operational goals.
Trade Secret Litigation
Our practice includes developing trade secret protection policies and litigating misappropriation claims. We handle cases involving employee departures, corporate espionage, and breach of confidentiality agreements. The firm has experience in technology sectors where trade secrets often represent critical business assets. We implement protective measures while balancing clients' need for information security with practical business requirements.
Internet Litigation
We handle internet-related legal disputes including domain name conflicts, online contract enforcement, and social media disputes. Our experience covers click-through agreement enforcement, spam-related litigation, and online gaming disputes. The firm provides guidance on evolving digital law issues while representing clients in federal courts across the country. We combine technical understanding with legal expertise to resolve complex internet-related business conflicts.
People
Jennifer Ishimoto
Founding Partner
Jennifer Ishimoto focuses on complex IP disputes with experience in patent, trademark, and trade secret litigation. She has handled cases in technology areas ranging from computer disk drives to biopharmaceuticals. Her practice includes trial strategy and client counseling.
John A. Lee
Partner
John Lee specializes in intellectual property litigation with experience in software, hardware, and biopharmaceutical cases. He has represented technology companies in federal courts nationwide and handles matters from initial litigation through trial.
Questions
What areas of law does Banie & Ishimoto specialize in?
We specialize in intellectual property litigation (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets) and business litigation (contracts, securities, commercial disputes) with particular focus on technology sectors.
How does your firm handle complex patent litigation?
We manage patent cases from pre-filing investigation through trial, combining technical expertise with strategic litigation planning while maintaining cost-effective solutions aligned with business objectives.
What technology sectors does your firm understand best?
Our attorneys have deep experience in semiconductors, software, medical devices, telecommunications, and consumer electronics, with additional capabilities across multiple technology fields.
How do you approach business dispute resolution?
We prepare every case for trial while exploring strategic settlement options, balancing aggressive advocacy with practical business solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.
What makes your firm different from larger law firms?
We provide big-firm expertise at competitive rates by maintaining low overhead while delivering personalized service directly from experienced attorneys committed to client success.
Can you handle cases outside Silicon Valley?
Yes, our attorneys have represented clients in federal courts across the United States, including Texas, Delaware, New York, and California, with nationwide litigation capabilities.
