Atty. Jodi Benassi

Atty. Jodi Benassi

Jodi Benassi focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation . She has successfully represented companies ranging from Fortune 100 companies to emerging startups in a broad range of industries, including technology, entertainment, finance, beverage, pharmaceutical and life sciences.

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Profile Summary

About Jodi Benassi at a glance

Jodi Benassi is a ip attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Santa Clara University (—, 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jodi Benassi focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation
  • She has successfully represented companies ranging from Fortune 100 companies to emerging startups in a broad range of industries, including technology, entertainment, finance, beverage, pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Jodi has helped clients reach favorable outcomes across the nation, including US District Court actions in California, Georgia, Texas, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, Washington and Michigan, state actions in California and Georgia and matters before the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
  • She has also conducted internal investigations on behalf of audit committees
  • Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/benassi-jodi/

Practice Areas Explained

Jodi Benassi's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jodi Benassi handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jodi Benassi

Where is Jodi Benassi's law office located?
Jodi Benassi's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jodi Benassi handle?
Jodi Benassi focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Jodi Benassi go to law school?
Jodi Benassi earned their education at (—, 2015).
How can I contact Jodi Benassi for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jodi Benassi received?
Jodi Benassi's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law.

Practice Areas

Education

Santa Clara University
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026

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