Atty. Danton K. Mak

Atty. Danton K. Mak

Danton K. Mak focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property and related business and corporate counseling, including M&A and inbound investments.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Danton K. Mak at a glance

Danton K. Mak is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Leech Tishman Westwood. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1984) and University of Washington (B.S, 1976). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Danton K. Mak focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property and related business and corporate counseling, including M&A and inbound investments
  • Danton is experienced in industry, management, and the law
  • His influence extends beyond the United States, and includes Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China
  • Danton’s insight, knowledge, experience, and contacts throughout the U.S. and the Far East have proven invaluable to clients seeking to establish ventures or business operations at home or abroad
  • In his over 30 years of practice in Southern California, Danton has defended many lawsuits involving Chinese clients and companies, and also assisted in developing these clients’ IP portfolios
  • He is a registered patent attorney, and has personally handled over 1,000 trademark application cases
  • Danton’s efforts are characterized by a focused and intense commitment to secure business results
  • Danton was born and raised in Hong Kong, and speaks both Mandarin and Cantonese
  • Whether the client needs to secure protection for intellectual property, avoid infringement claims, or formulate and implement a business plan, Danton is an ideal addition to the management team
  • His recent experience includes assisting Asian clients to establish U.S. operations and comply with the associated myriad of U.S. regulations
  • Danton possesses a technical background in chemical engineering
  • He was previously a water treatment engineer for Nalco Chemical Company in Illinois
  • In addition, he has worked in refineries, petrochemical plants, steel mills, power stations, and coal processing plants
  • Danton also has substantial marketing and management experience
  • He ran a steel trading and construction contracting company in Hong Kong before he became a lawyer
  • Danton is recognized as one of the foremost Chinese-speaking patent attorneys in the U.S

Practice Areas Explained

Danton K. Mak's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Danton K. Mak is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

Danton K. Mak is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Los Angeles 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 Danton K. Mak

Where is Danton K. Mak's law office located?
Danton K. Mak's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Leech Tishman Westwood. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Danton K. Mak handle?
Danton K. Mak focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Danton K. Mak practiced law?
Danton K. Mak has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Danton K. Mak go to law school?
Danton K. Mak earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S, 1976).
How can I contact Danton K. Mak for a consultation?
You can contact Danton K. Mak directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1984
B.S
University of Washington
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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