Tom Umberg Named to the “OC 500” by Orange County Business Journal

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Tom Umberg Named to the “OC 500” by Orange County Business Journal

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Umberg/Zipser is proud to announce that co-founding partner Thomas J. Umberg has been selected by the Orange County Business Journal for the 2017 edition of “OC 500 Directory of Influence.”  This list honors the most influential individuals from throughout Orange County. Honorees range from top executives at the largest publicly traded or privately held companies to up-and-comers, as well as a diverse group of governmental, philanthropic, religious and other civic representatives who contribute to the community of business.

Tom Umberg has extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts. He has successfully tried over 100 cases to verdict or judgment; including complex matters involving health care, real estate, work place harassment, construction defects, employee pension plans, etc.  As a federal criminal prosecutor, he tried numerous white collar and civil rights cases, including tax evasion schemes. These include “Uranium for Tax Dollars,” “Marco Numismatics” (a nationwide fraud on seniors), and the “Westminster Cross Burning” cases. He has also been selected for the prestigious publication “The Best Lawyers in America®” in commercial litigation for 10 consecutive years.  Tom is a retired Army Colonel, veteran of Afghanistan, and Bronze Star recipient.

Dean Zipser Provides Commentary in OCBJ Article on the Evolving Business Models of Patent Enforcement Companies

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The Orange County Business Journal recently asked a few experts in intellectual property law about the changing landscape for patent enforcement firms.  In the article, Dean Zipser commented on the recent changes in the law, noting that “IP litigation and patent litigation never go out of vogue. It continues to be a big source of litigated matters.”  Click here to read the Orange County Business Journal article.  

Mei Tsang Presents in B2C eCommerce Workshop

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Umberg/Zipser partner Mei Tsang participated at the B2C eCommerce Workshop hosted by U.S. Commercial Service of Orange County and the Women in International Trade on Reach Global Customers Through E-Commerce on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Costa Mesa, California.

Mei presented alongside speakers from Earth Friendly Products, Jordana Cosmetics, iGlobal Stores and JD.com as well as James Bledsoe, Director of the U.S. Commercial Service eCommerce Innovation Lab and China marketing expert Ann Bierbower.  The workshop focused on selling direct to global consumers through eCommerce, featuring different online sales options, marketing and mechanics as well as the logistics needed to support eCommerce sales.

Mei has an international intellectual property practice focused on helping clients formulate their IP strategy, and shepherding their IP through various business cycles to achieve their business goals worldwide.  Mei has substantial experience in patent and trademark portfolio development, and in all aspects of IP enforcement, including negotiation, licensing, and litigation at various courts at the federal, state, and administrative levels.  Her clients also depend on her multicultural background and language abilities (Mandarin and Cantonese) to help them expand and navigate their IP strategy worldwide.

Scott Garner Presents at the ABTL Annual Seminar

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Umberg/Zipser partner Scott B. Garner participated in a panel at the Association of Business Trial Lawyers’ (ABTL) 44th Annual Seminar on October 5-8, 2017 in Carlsbad, California. Garner presented on professional liability issues for law firms: When Your Own Law Firm is in Crisis. Click here for more information about the event.

Garner represents clients in a wide array of complex business litigation matters with a focus on professional liability disputes and ethics counseling.  He has represented large, mid-size, and small law firms, along with individual lawyers, in pre-litigation and litigation disputes concerning claims of legal malpractice, ethical violations, and securities fraud arising from their litigation, transactional, and IP practices.  Garner also consults with clients on legal ethics issues, and has served as an expert witness on ethics and standard of care issues.

Umberg/Zipser attorneys are long-time supporters of ABTL and all the firm’s lawyers are members. Dean Zipser is a former ABTL Orange County Chapter President and Garner is the Immediate Past President of the Chapter. Adina Stowell, in addition to serving on the Board, is a former editor of the newsletter, and Carole Reagan is a former member of the newsletter’s editorial board. Tom Umberg also has presented at an ABTL Annual Seminar.

Dean Zipser Participates in ABTL Panel

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Dean Zipser recently participated in an Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) Panel “Charting a Path to the Bench: A Panel Discussion About Things You Might Want to Know.” Dean is a former president of the Orange County chapter of ABTL and the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). Other panelists included Assistant Presiding Judge Kirk Nakamura and Judge Melissa McCormick of the Orange County Superior Court, and Kimberly Knill, research attorney at the California Court of Appeal and former chair of the JNE Commission. 

Click here for more information about ABTL.

Umberg/Zipser Again Sponsors CRF-OC 2017 Annual Benefit

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Umberg/Zipser (U/Z) is proud to continue to support the Constitutional Rights Foundation, Orange County (CRF-OC) and be a sponsor of its 2017 Annual Benefit event on Thursday October 26, 2017 at the Center Club in Costa Mesa, CA. Umberg/Zipser co-founder Dean Zipser is serving as CRF-OC’s , and has been a Board Member since 2007. Umberg/Zipser partner Adina Stowell served asCRF-OC’s 2014/2015 President and has been a Board Member since 2006.

The Annual Benefit is CRF-OC’s marquis fundraiser and all proceeds support the organization’s unique and highly-regarded civic education programs – Mock Trial, Peer Court, Constitution Day, Law Day and the Orange County Career Forum.

Which Hat is Your GC Wearing? How Companies Can Preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege In-House

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Umberg/Zipser attorney, Todd Smith, recently published the article “Which Hat is Your GC Wearing? How Companies Can Preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege In-House,” for the Orange County Business Journal, General Counsel issue on October 16, 2017. 

“From crafting business strategy to negotiating substantive deal points, in-house lawyers are becoming increasingly involved in the business aspects of their companies. Although their involvement often benefits companies by bringing a fresh perspective to the table, it can pose challenges in terms of the application of the attorney-client privilege.

Click here to read the full article. 

 

 

 

Scott Garner Presents at USC 2017 Institute on Entertainment Law and Business

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Umberg/Zipser is pleased to announce partner Scott Garner participated in a panel discussion titled What is the “Heartland” of Attorney-Client Privilege?: Recent Developments Concerning the Privilege. The panel presentation will be part of the 2017 Institute on Entertainment Law and Business program, hosted by USC Gould School of Law and the Beverly Hills Bar Association on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA.

Garner was joined by introducer Judith A. Gilbert, Former Vice President State Bar of California, moderator and panelist Michele K. Trausch, former Member, Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct, State Bar of California, and panelists Jennifer A. Becker, Long & Levit LLP, and Alison M. Turner, Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP.

The panel explored attorney-client privilege as a cornerstone of American jurisprudence and of the attorney-client relationship. Last year, the California Supreme Court issued a decision that seemed to examine it in a new light, potentially eroding the privilege. The group discussed several decisions and verdicts involving in-house counsel’s use of privileged information in claims for retaliation or wrongful termination; the issues presented when a client’s capacity becomes impaired; and extension of the privilege to a client’s agents, managers, publicists and others.

Scott B. Garner represents clients in a wide array of complex business litigation matters with a focus on professional liability disputes and ethics counseling.  He has represented large, mid-size, and small law firms, along with individual lawyers, in pre-litigation and litigation disputes concerning claims of legal malpractice, ethical violations, and securities fraud arising from their litigation, transactional, and IP practices.  He also consults with clients on legal ethics issues, and has served as an expert witness on ethics and standard of care issues.

Umberg/Zipser Adds Four and Strengthens Intellectual Property Practice

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We are pleased to announce that Mei Tsang, Ryan Dean, Martin Fessenmaier, Ph.D, and Minyoung Shin, Ph.D. have joined the firm. Mei, Ryan, Martin and Minyoung all have deep experience with patent and trademark prosecution and licensing, both domestically and internationally, and will strengthen the firm’s Intellectual Property practice and help meet our clients’ needs to identify, procure, shepherd and defend their IP rights.

Mei and Ryan work with companies of all sizes – from small businesses to Fortune 500 institutions — both domestically and internationally.  Mei has an international practice focused on helping clients formulate their IP strategy, developing various IP assets, and shepherding their IP through various business cycles to achieve their business goals worldwide.  Ryan’s practice focuses in the areas of mechanical and aerospace engineering, process engineering, household and consumer products, medical devices, and fluid conditioning systems.  Both Mei and Ryan also have substantial experience with licensing, defense and enforcement of both patents and trademarks, including at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in Federal Court. 

Martin is a senior patent agent with almost two decades of experience in domestic and international patent prosecution, working with clients in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology, bioinformatics, medical devices, pharmaceutical chemistry, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, and general mechanical arts.  In addition to preparing and prosecuting U.S., PCT, and foreign patent applications, Martin provides clients with patent portfolio analysis and IP strategy to ensure clients have and will obtain patent coverage that is relevant to their businesses.

Minyoung focuses her practice on trademark and patent prosecutions across various industries including pharmaceutical science, nutraceutical chemistry, biomedical devices, and chemical engineering.

Mei, Ryan, Martin, and Minyoung are all actively involved in a number of professional organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, and the International Trademark Association, among others.  They share the firm’s core values –  teamwork, integrity, professionalism, and creativity – and our passion for helping our clients and the community. We are thrilled they have joined the Umberg/Zipser team. 

To see the firm’s press release announcing Mei’s and Ryan’s arrival, click here.

 

 

Dean Zipser Named President of Constitutional Rights Foundation, Orange County

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Umberg/Zipser co-founding partner Dean Zipser has become President of the Constitutional Rights Foundation, Orange County (CRF-OC)  for the 2017/2018 term, having served last year as its Vice President.  Dean, who is Past President of the Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, has been a member of the CRF-OC board since 2007.

Dean follows in the footsteps of Umberg/Zipser partner Adina Stowell, who was President of CRF-OC for 2014/2015 and has been a member of the board since 2006.

The Constitutional Rights Foundation, Orange County is a local non-profit, non-partisan, education organization dedicated to promoting civic literacy, youth leadership, and career awareness among Orange County teens. Operating consistently since 1981, CRF-OC organizes and operates high-quality, interactive civic and law-related education programs that connect students directly with professionals and community leaders. The innovative programs help local teens understand and appreciate our democratic institutions and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, develop academic and leadership skills, as well as an interest in contributing to the larger community, and aspire to professional careers. The programs are made available to all high school students in Orange County at no cost to participating youth.

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