Ashkon's legal practice provides comprehensive counsel in intellectual property, business, and employment law. He is a versatile litigator, representing clients in a range of disputes before federal, state, and administrative courts, from complex patent and trademark matters to cutting-edge employment cases. Beyond the courtroom, his expertise includes strategic patent and trademark prosecution, guiding innovators and businesses through the entire process to secure and protect their valuable assets.
Education: Juris Doctor with honors, The George Washington University Law School (2012)
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Computer Science, The University of California, Santa Barbara College of Engineering (2008).
Admissions: California, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Virginia (associate attorney), Washington D.C. (associate attorney), U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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Representative Matters & Experience
Intellectual Property Litigation, Prosecution & Disputes
- Federal Copyright Defenses: Served as Lead Counsel for a prominent fashion brand in a federal copyright infringement lawsuit, successfully securing a stipulated dismissal of all claims with prejudice.
- Copyright Enforcement & Defense: Represented both plaintiffs and defendants as Lead Counsel in federal courts and out-of-court disputes, regularly negotiating favorable settlements that protected IP rights and secured monetary recoveries.
- Brand Protection (Wellness/Beverage): Navigated a complex trademark opposition as Lead Counsel for a national wellness beverage brand, achieving a mutually agreeable settlement that protected brand identity.
- Patent Validity Challenges (PTAB): Represented a multinational consumer electronics corporation in an inter partes review (IPR) proceeding before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board involving core wireless communication technologies.
- High-Stakes Patent Litigation: Gained foundational experience as an associate at an AmLaw global firm, assisting in the defense of a major technology corporation in multi-district federal patent litigation.
- Patent Prosecution: Drafted and prosecuted over 100 patent applications across diverse technology sectors as the first-listed patent attorney, guiding clients through the entire USPTO examination process.
- Trademark Trial Board Opposition (Food Tech): Acted as Lead Counsel for a food service technology company in a trademark opposition against a food products competitor, negotiating a settlement that cleared the path for the client's federal registration.
- Trademark Trial Board Defense (Medical/Dental Tech): Secured a favorable settlement as Lead Counsel for a medical and dental technology company, successfully resolving a TTAB opposition and preserving core branding interests.
- Emerging Tech Trademark Counseling: Represented a blockchain software developer in a complex trademark opposition, efficiently resolving the dispute through a negotiated settlement.
Employment Law & Civil Litigation
- Employment & EEOC Dispute Resolution: Served as Lead Counsel in sensitive employment disputes initiated before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), navigating complex negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes for plaintiffs.
- Consumer Protection: Successfully litigated a statutory consumer protection claim against a home improvement contractor on behalf of an elderly client, securing a monetary award and a court-enforceable agreement to complete property repairs.
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About the Firm
SELECT IP LAW CORPORATION has a well-deserved reputation for helping businesses and individuals protect their intellectual property rights. We focus on securing our clients' intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and intellectual property assets, as well as IP enforcement.