Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

IF I have a very strong possible case of MANY violations of Intellectual Property infringement against a MEGA Company, how does this work?

Obviously, I would consult with an experienced Attorney in this field but would I have to pay monies to retain him etc? Would any Attorney I speak with respect the confidentiality of this information resulting from my consult? Company is based in California, I New York.

I am in dire need of answers to these questions AND an experienced Attorney in the field.

Thank you for your time...


Asked on 9/19/11, 5:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Mega company wins, unless you have lots of money for lawyers and expert witnesses. If you think some attorney is going to take your case for free, this is a nice fantasy. But many California attorneys, including myself, would be happy to provide a reasonable amount of free consultation. Any licensed attorney with whom you speak will certainly keep your information 100% confidential.

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Answered on 9/19/11, 6:00 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

I basically agree with Mr. Stone. If the potential defendant is headquartered in Northern California, I'd be willing to make the same offer for some limited free consultation. It's 95%+ likely your suit would be in Federal Court, and if it would be in the Eastern (Sacramento) or Northern (San Francisco) venues, I may be able to help either by giving you a representation proposal myself or referring the matter to a colleague. However, I doubt that anyone who is truly competent in this field would take the case on a straight contingency basis, particularly in view of the high cost of expert witnesses likely needed.

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Answered on 9/19/11, 8:35 pm


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