Atty. Andrew Levine
Andrew Levine is a partner with BraunHagey & Borden. He has extensive experience working on diverse issues including disputes involving trade secrets, patent and other intellectual property rights, antitrust, right of publicity, employee raiding, employer retaliation, professional malpractice, breach of contract and fiduciary duties, as well as other complex business disputes and class actions.
Litigation Intellectual Property Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA
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About Andrew Levine at a Glance
Andrew Levine is a ip attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at BraunHagey & Borden LLP. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew Levine
- Andrew Levine is a partner with BraunHagey & Borden
- He has extensive experience working on diverse issues including disputes involving trade secrets, patent and other intellectual property rights, antitrust, right of publicity, employee raiding, employer retaliation, professional malpractice, breach of contract and fiduciary duties, as well as other complex business disputes and class actions
- He has defended and prosecuted claims on behalf of a wide array of clients–from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and law firms–including a financial services firm in FINRA arbitration and related actions concerning employee raiding
- a semiconductor company in one of the first Dodd-Frank Act whistleblower retaliation claims
- hedge funds and private equity firms in disputes concerning control over portfolio companies
- a products manufacturer in false advertising litigation
- a major video game publisher in antitrust and right of publicity class actions
- leading technology firms in a class action concerning employee recruitment
- technology and biotech companies in patent litigation
- an international law firm in a malpractice action
- and a utility in a bankruptcy dispute on appeal before the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court
- Andrew also is committed to providing pro bono legal services
- He has represented criminal defendants in state and federal court, inmates in civil rights actions, and tenants in landlord-tenant disputes
Practice Areas Explained
Andrew Levine's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Levine handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Intellectual Property in San Francisco
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 San Francisco
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 venue, 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Andrew Levine
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andrew Levine's practice in the field of ip.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means Andrew Levine's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Andrew Levine attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Andrew Levine Handles in San Francisco
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Andrew Levine has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Andrew Levine directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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