Full Service IP Law Firm

Protect what you
have in mind

Get trusted legal counsel in all facets of IP Law
for individual inventors, start-up businesses, and
corporations in California, the US, and beyond.

Our Main Services

HPL provides legal counsel for all aspects of Intellectual Property Law.
Select any service from list above for more information.

Intellectual Property Litigation

Intellectual property litigation often encompasses a variety of issues, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, trade secrets theft, and licensing matters. At HPL, we offer expert representation to corporate and individual rights holders across California, the U.S., and globally.

Patent Registration

If you’ve developed a new and innovative method, process, machine, or composition, securing a utility patent can help protect your invention and your right to profit from it. In the United States, the patent system favors the first inventor to file, so timely application is crucial. HPL also provides support for design patents, provisional patents, international patents, and much more.

Trademark Registration

HPL supports businesses with the assurance that your name, logo, and branding don’t infringe on existing trademarks is essential, and support in the filing of your trademark application to not only strengthen your rights but also prevent others from registering similar marks that could cause confusion with yours.

Local Counsel Representation

At HPL, our expertise in intellectual property law extends across California, from San Diego to the Bay Area. As local counsel, we provide essential support to lead counsel in federal IP litigation, offering invaluable local insight and fulfilling requirements of district court rules.

Additional Services

License agreements and analysis

Trade secrets/non-disclosure agreements

Expert witness testimony

Corporate formation

If there's a service you need that is not listed, please contact us at (310) 979-3600 and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Testimonials

We've had the pleasure of working with Hankin Patent Law since 2015, and they have consistently exceeded our expectations. Marc and his team are not only highly professional but also incredibly responsive and easy to work with. Their solution-oriented approach, offering clear options for every scenario, makes the entire process smooth and stress-free. From securing our trademarks to ongoing IP management, they’ve been invaluable partners in our business journey. Highly recommend Hankin Patent Law for all your IP needs!

We have worked with Hankin Paten Law for 13 years now and consider Marc, Kevin, and the rest of the group there part of our own team at this point. We talk almost daily about one thing or another and they are ALWAYS there 24/7 to lend their support. Our patent and trademark portfolio has grown to a very impressive and valuable collection now that has already proven worthwhile and effective in keeping potential violators at bay and infringers paying for their violations. I also have had the unique opportunity to work with Marc side by side in a courtroom and I can attest to the fact that this is "home" for Marc. He comes alive with a passion and vigor I have only seen in the movies and is something to be seen...and feared if you are on the other side. Suffice to say I can without hesitation recommend Hankin Patent Law for all of your IP related legal needs.

I've worked with Marc & Kevin, along with the rest of their team for almost 5 years now and they have been a critical part of our patent process in R&D as well as providing consulting services for handling specific business cases--it's no wonder that our company has been with them for many years beyond. They are extremely responsive, direct, concise, and thorough, when needed. They are a class act in their services and essentially perform as team members on your projects to ensure the right measures are taken. I also appreciate their patience in breaking down certain complex legal topics to layman's terms, which makes decision-making a whole lot easier. I highly recommend them for your IP & legal needs.

Marc Hankin is an amazing lawyer and a wonderful, kind person. I needed consultation in a case that I was handling for my client, and he went out of his way to give advice and follow up. This shows yet another unique and remarkable aspect of his practice and evinces the thoroughness of his style. He took the time to fully understand the case. He is very experienced, knowledgeable, has high standards and offers an excellent experience to his clients from the very beginning to the end. No wonder he is the recipient of numerous professional awards that are well deserved. Our meeting in which I learnt about his approach to the case under discussion simply “wowed” me. I whole-heartedly recommend Marc and am honored to know him.

Marc Hankin has proven to be not only a class act with the ability to both strategize as well as negotiate and educate. I will forever be thankful for being referred to Marc and his team. After my first intro call with Marc I had no doubt he was the right attorney for my situation. Spend the 15 minutes and decide for yourself.

FCTI Inc. uses Marc and his firm for all of our Intellectual Property needs. Marc has been invaluable in assisting us with patent services, trademark inquiries, and intellectual property litigation. His approach is filled not only with years of expertise and great legal advice, but also with humor and reasonable logic that isn't geared towards superfluous billing. I would recommend Marc in a heartbeat for any intellectual property needs.

I own several businesses and through the years I have worked with countless attorney's. There are only 2 attorney's that I would ever refer to family and friends and one of those attorney's is Marc Hankin. Marc is so knowledgeable and he doesn't nickel and dime you like other attorney's for every 6 minute call. He is always available to you and his recommendations and strategies are always with your best interest in mind and not his own pocket book. There was ONE time where I did not listen to Marc's advice and ended up hiring another attorney to fight a case. That unfortunate lesson cost me almost $200k. When I refer people to Marc, I always tell them about that mistake. My recommendation is to listen to Marc and his advice and not make the same costly mistake as I did.

Many attorneys have one of these things, some have a couple of these things, but it's rare to find an attorney with ALL of these traits: Integrity, knowledge, speed, precision, quality, and true caring for their client. Marc refused to take my money because he felt the situation didn't call for it. I've yet to meet another attorney who cares more about saving me money than the attorney making money. Ultimately, months later, through his help, I figured out what my brand truly was about and requested that HPL protect it on a Friday afternoon. They worked on it over the weekend and by Monday, it was already filed. To say I was impressed is an understatement. Since my trademark was secured, Marc and Hankin Patent Law continue to protect my many, many clients' brands and protect their inventions with patents. They truly do protect what you have in mind! Thank you, Marc! You and your firm truly do make a difference. Many attorneys may be in your space but nobody holds a candle to you or your firm!!

Marc E. Hankin and his Team at Hankin Patent Law, APC have protected the Intellectual Property embodied in my invention and new business model. This could not have happened without the incredible work of Marc and his Team. It was one thing for me to invent a new idea like Block Ransomware and hope to make money from it. It is a whole complete other thing to get a Registered Trademark and Issued Patent on EVERYTHING that we had applied for! I greatly appreciate the creative and smart work, and all the dedication to our Block Ransomware invention to get the Patent Examiner convinced – without a doubt – that we have a winner! And you pulled it off with a minimum of back-and-forth with the U.S. Patent Office!!! For all of you that follow me and Marc - this is YOUR GUY to go to when you need to “Protect What You Have in Mind”. Not only is he smart and friendly, but he will tell you right to your face if you are trying to get a Patent that he cannot see working, or would not be worth the money. I know where I go for Patents and Trademarks, and in fact I am working on another new idea already! 🙂 Big thanks to Marc Hankin. A great friend and great Patent & Trademark lawyer!

What can I say about Marc? Not too much… except that he is one of the most gregarious and finest people that I know. In addition to being a terrific attorney, very knowledgeable in the field of patent law, and leading a good firm in that field as well. Marc goes beyond what can be expected of anyone and is tireless, enthusiastic, generous and intelligent. A passionate leader within ProVisors, too. He has helped more members than anyone I am aware of and is willing to assist any other leader regularly. He is a star in so many ways. I am proud to know him.

Marc Hankin is an amazing lawyer and a wonderful, kind person. I needed consultation in a case that I was handling for my client, and he went out of his way to give advice and follow up. This shows yet another unique and remarkable aspect of his practice and evinces the thoroughness of his style. He took the time to fully understand the case. He is very experienced, knowledgeable, has high standards and offers an excellent experience to his clients from the very beginning to the end. No wonder he is the recipient of numerous professional awards that are well deserved. Our meeting in which I learnt about his approach to the case under discussion simply "wowed" me. I whole-heartedly recommend Marc and am honored to know him.

Stepped in quickly and took charge. Having the need for an attorney to step in assist our lead counsel, we quickly realized Marc needed to be moved to the lead position. Marc has been a huge asset in course correcting us in the right direction, he stepped in at the eleventh hour and made us feel very comfortable. I would recommend Marc in a second, his balance of aggressiveness and knowledge of patent law has been a perfect fit.

Marc is a very personable and professional attorney. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled quickly and completely. Marc kept me well informed and explained everything in detail to make sure I understood what was going on along the way. He prepared me for good and bad and was able to resolve my issue quickly and without litigation. He returned my calls and emails promptly and I truly feel he helped protect my business from a potentially bad situation. Marc is incredibly intelligent and knows the full details of the law with regards to trademark infringement. Marc also has great colleagues that he can refer you to if you are looking for something that is not his specialty, an honorable quality. I would recommend Marc to anyone with trademark, copyright, and/or business and professional needs. He is honest, hardworking, and very intelligent and I will most definitely be using his services again in the future!

We found ourselves in a bit of a legal bind due to the use of copyrighted images on the internet and were referred to Mr. Marc Hankin by our legal team. After consulting with Marc, we engaged him to represent us in the case. He was very professional, seemed knowledgeable, and was exceptionally responsive, even after receiving a retainer fee, which is a rare quality among some attorneys. You know what I'm talking about if you've ever had to dismiss one. Marc oversaw the entire settlement process, stayed in communication with all involved parties, and helped reach a reasonable settlement offer that was satisfactory to everyone. I highly recommend Marc, and although I hope to never find myself in need of his services again, I would hire him in a heartbeat if necessary.

Marc is one of my greatest assets in business! Ten years ago I needed to protect my brand before my first book was published. I selected Marc for his impressive credentials, but taking the journey with a professional who cares about my business and supports the creative inventive process has been invaluable. As my business has grown having Marc's counsel has been critical to my success. He has excellent communication skills, so it is no surprise he has received honors and selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer®, placing him in the top 5% of Intellectual Property attorneys. Marc is a class act, and everyone on his staff is great too.

Product Protection Marc Hankin is an extremely knowledgeable and skilled legal professional. He has been a great help to our business in navigating Product disputes and helping to protect our intellectual properties. He is also highly skilled in making these issues and strategies clear to the client. A top lawyer in our opinion

Trustworthy, hard working, honest Mr. Hankin was recommended to our company. We had no prior experience and limited resources to deal with lengthy litigation. The firm treated us with respect, kept us informed, and was careful to do the work that needed to be done, and not over do or over bill. And ultimately, we were very satisfied with the outcome. We really appreciate Mr Hankin's skills, knowledge, honesty and how we were treated.

Awards

HPL Intellectual Property Law has a longstanding reputation for excellence in the field of IP law and has achieved numerous local and national awards and recognitions over the many years of service.

Full Service IP Law Firm

Protect what you
have in mind

Get trusted legal counsel in all facets of IP Law
for individual inventors, start-up businesses, and
corporations in California, the US, and beyond.

Our Main Services

HPL provides legal counsel for all aspects of Intellectual Property Law.
Select any service from list above for more information.

Intellectual Property Litigation

Patent Registration

Trademark Registration

Local Counsel Representation

Additional Services

If there's a service you need that is not listed, please contact us at (310) 979-3600 and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Testimonials

Awards

Need Legal Help?

Give us a call at (310) 979-3600 or shoot us a message below.

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Full Service IP Law Firm

Protect what you have in mind

Get trusted legal counsel in all facets of IP Law for individual inventors, start-up businesses, and corporations in California, the US, and beyond.

Our Main Services

HPL provides legal counsel for all aspects of Intellectual Property Law. Select any service from list above for more information.

Intellectual Property Litigation

Patent Registration

Trademark Registration

Local Counsel Representation

Additional Services

If there's a service you need that is not listed, please contact us at (310) 979-3600 and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Testimonials

Awards

Need Legal Help?

Give us a call at (310) 979-3600 or shoot us a message below.

Protect what you
have in mind

Get trusted legal counsel in all facets of IP Law
for individual inventors, start-up businesses, and
corporations in California, the US, and beyond.

HPL provides legal counsel for all aspects of Intellectual Property Law.
Select any service from list above for more information.