About

Joe Mellema is a skilled litigator with a focus on intellectual property rights and business disputes. With a background in engineering, he brings a unique perspective to his legal practice. Joe Mellema is a lawyer based in Irvine, California, whose practice is primarily centered around litigation in federal and state courts. He specializes in the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, as well as handling business and commercial disputes. With a strong background in engineering, Joe is well-equipped to handle cases involving patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair business practices, antitrust, and business and commercial lawsuits. One of Joe's key areas of expertise is in patent and trademark enforcement, preparation, and prosecution. He is also experienced in trademark enforcement and opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Joe has successfully litigated patents in various technical fields, including optical devices, computer networks, semiconductor devices, computer hardware and software, and pharmaceuticals. With dual degrees in electrical engineering and physical sciences, Joe brings a unique perspective to his legal practice. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he worked as a systems engineer at Raytheon Company, where he focused on next-generation sensors and systems for the Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet. This technical background has proven invaluable in his work on patent-related disputes in the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries. Joe has represented companies in disputes under the False Claims Act, including cases involving Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) and trade secrets for proprietary drug formulations. He has also successfully litigated complex pharmaceutical cases under the Hatch-Waxman Act, with billions of dollars at stake. In recognition of his legal skills, Joe was selected for the 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Intellectual Property.

Legal Issues

Intellectual Property

Patents

Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

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Experience

• Partner
  Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
  2016
• Counsel
  Michelman & Robinson, LLP
  2016
• Intellectual Property Litigation Associate
  K&L Gates
  2012
• Intellectual Property Litigation Associate
  Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
  2010
• Intellectual Property Associate
  Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP
  2008
• Intellectual Property Associate
  Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP
  2006

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