Atty. Aaron R. Hand
Aaron Hand is a trial lawyer at Bunsow De Mory LLP in Redwood City, California . His practice focuses on Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent matters , including disputes involving patents and trade secrets across a range of technologies.
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Aaron R. Hand is a patent and ip attorney based in Redwood City, California, practicing at Bunsow De Mory LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 2006) and University of California - Los Angeles (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Aaron Hand is a trial lawyer at Bunsow De Mory LLP in Redwood City, California
- His practice focuses on Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent matters, including disputes involving patents and trade secrets across a range of technologies
- His work has involved cases related to consumer products, semiconductor processing, data storage, wireless technologies, biologics, and diagnostic products
- Aaron has participated in multiple patent litigation trials and has helped clients navigate complex technical and legal issues in high‑stakes disputes
- In one arbitration matter involving trade secret theft and wrongful solicitation, he played a key role in analyzing technical evidence that contributed to an arbitration award exceeding $500 million
- In another matter, he defended a well-known lighting brand against patent infringement claims, obtaining summary judgment and favorable Markman rulings that led to dismissal of the case
- In addition to his commercial litigation work, Aaron has handled significant pro bono matters
- In 2023, he led one of the firm’s pro bono cases involving voting rights, in which the California Attorney General’s Office authorized a quo warranto filing seeking the removal of three Mission Viejo City Council members from office
- Before entering the legal profession, Aaron worked as a network engineer and computer consultant
- He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, cum laude, from UCLA, with an emphasis in Environmental Engineering
- During his time at UCLA, he worked as a research assistant in the aerosol and nanotechnology laboratory and also served as a designer for the Daily Bruin
- Aaron has been recognized on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2013–2016 and the Super Lawyers list from 2021–2024
- He was also selected for inclusion in U.S
- News – Best Lawyers from 2021–2025
- Outside of his legal practice, Aaron has served as a legal fee dispute panel member for the San Mateo County Bar Association
- He also supports early childhood education and previously served as a volunteer board member for a nonprofit early childhood development center in Silicon Valley, as well as a liaison for an early childhood development center in Orange County
- In his free time, he volunteers as an American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) referee and enjoys rock climbing
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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 Redwood City 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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