CONTACTS

Tel: 760-975-3843
info@maxhamfirm.com

  

AREAS OF PRACTICE

All aspects of Intellectual Property including, Patent, Trademark Counseling, Prosecution, Licensing, and Litigation.

EDUCATION

Tufts University (B.S.E.E.); Boston College Law School (J.D.).

My interest in electrical things has its roots in an unlikely place, a small dairy farm in Northern Vermont. From age 6 my parents had noticed my propensity towards all things electric so they assigned me to Christmas light duty to keep all the lights working throughout the season. From then on, I could be found repairing and rewiring any and all electric gadgets I could get my hands on. This early inspiration led me to the Boston area where I earned my degree in Electronic Engineering at Tufts University. Between Tufts and Boston College Law School, I served in the United States Navy, according to my obligation after the Navy made it possible for me to attend college. The concept of becoming a patent attorney came to me before graduating from Tufts and I was mulling over the decision to attend law school during my time on the ship out of San Diego. As many veterans before me, I, too, fell in love with San Diego. 

On a more personal note, I fell in love with baseball at age 10 when I attended a Red Sox game in Fenway Park. Our seats were in the left field stands just above Ted Williams. From there I learned the game and played in high school. At age 16 golf found me and never let go. My game is sadly lacking but it involves a lot of fresh air and a lot of very nice people.

After 18 years of law school and law practice in Boston, I made the break and relocated to San Diego. I consider myself fortunate to live in San Diego for the past 40+ years where I can play golf, attend symphonies and top level theater, and professional baseball games, as time away from the practice of law permits.

My career in Intellectual Property (IP) has provided me the great joy of working with and representing people in their creative modes in my local, national, and international practice. Multiple legal and technical challenges arise daily that keep me excited about my practice and keep my mind sharp.

My goal is to provide high quality representation to people who create IP because, not only do I love what I do, I have many decades of experience and I am always learning. I look forward to continuing to represent creative people and companies as they contribute to the backbone of American innovation.

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rated:

AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5.

BACKGROUND

Practicing patent attorney since 1966; President, Boston Patent Law Association 1981; President, San Diego Patent Law Association 1985-1986; U.S. Bar/EPO Liaison Council, Recording Secretary 1988-2001, Vice Chairman 1999-2001, Chairman 2000-2002.
Bar Memberships: California; Massachusetts; U.S. Supreme Court; Federal, 1st and 9th Circuits Courts of Appeals; California and Massachusetts Federal District Courts; United States Patent and Trademark Office.

MEMBER

State Bar of California; California, Lawyers Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association; San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association; San Diego County Bar Association; North County Bar Association (San Diego); Imperial County Bar Association; Boston Patent Law Association; International Trademark Association (INTA); International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI)

PRACTICE AREAS

All aspects of Intellectual Property including, Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Counseling, Prosecution, Licensing, and Litigation.

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I had been through five different patent attorneys trying to get a series of patents written, submitted and approved...they all failed. The Maxam firm got it right the first time through and all my patents got approved. These were extremely complex patent ideas that were proving too difficult for the patent officials to grasp. I was truly impressed by the level of clarity and grasp of concept and legal wording of these patents...this is the sole reason that they were able to be approved first time through.
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They are very easy to work with.
    

I am a small business owner. They are very easy to work with. Very responsive. They did my patent registration and remind me when the renewals are due. I highly recommend them
Marie Jeanjacques
Dr. Jeffery Thompson
Maxam Firm Got It Right.
    

I had been through five different patent attorneys trying to get a series of patents written, submitted and approved...they all failed. The Maxam firm got it right the first time through and all my patents got approved. These were extremely complex patent ideas that were proving too difficult for the patent officials to grasp. I was truly impressed by the level of clarity and grasp of concept and legal wording of these patents...this is the sole reason that they were able to be approved first time through.
Roy Paulson
Experienced Professionals.
    

The IP process is complex and it is welcome to have experienced professionals on your side. I recommend utilizing the The Maxham Firm.
Jean Shea
Knowledgeable and Attentive.
    

We have used the Maxham Firm for over 10 years for all our trademark needs. They are knowledgeable and put a lot of attention to your job. I would recommend using them for all your all patent and trademark matters you may have.
Eric Adler
Extremely Professional.
    

The Maxham Firm is extremely professional, and has a vast level of experience. I highly recommend them, you will definitely be satisfied.