Atty. David W. Grace
David Grace is a leader in the field of brand protection, intellectual property, entertainment and advertising, providing both transactional and dispute resolution services. For more than 30 years, Dave has helped clients develop, cultivate and protect their brands and intellectual property rights from creation to globalization.
Advertising Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About David W. Grace at a Glance
David W. Grace is a ip and entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Loeb & Loeb LLP. Admitted to practice in California, California and Florida, Florida. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David W. Grace
- David Grace is a leader in the field of brand protection, intellectual property, entertainment and advertising, providing both transactional and dispute resolution services
- For more than 30 years, Dave has helped clients develop, cultivate and protect their brands and intellectual property rights from creation to globalization
- He assists a wide spectrum of clients, from startups to iconic brands and Fortune 500 companies, including entertainment and media companies, major financial institutions, technology and consumer product companies, and famous celebrities
- Dave’s practice focuses on dispute resolution and litigation involving trademarks, rights of publicity and persona, copyrights, unfair competition, false advertising, fair use, domain names, entertainment contracts, trade secrets, and patents
- He appears regularly before the federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, handles domain name dispute resolution proceedings, manages foreign litigation, and is retained by third parties as a neutral mediator to facilitate mutually beneficial compromises and settle disputes
- On the transactional side of his practice, Dave assists clients with the acquisition, development and licensing of brands, intellectual property and entertainment rights
- He provides strategic counseling with respect to domestic and international intellectual property protection, supervises the prosecution of domestic and foreign trademark applications, and audits and manages intellectual property portfolios
- He negotiates significant trademark, endorsement, copyright and entertainment agreements
- provides strategic advice with respect to internet, advertising, packaging, privacy and risk management issues
- and helps clients close their corporate and other acquisitions involving intellectual property and entertainment rights
- Dave is a frequent speaker and an active participant in professional organizations such as the International Trademark Association and the Los Angeles Copyright Society
- He has been honored repeatedly for his experience, skill and responsiveness by legal publications
Practice Areas Explained
David W. Grace's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David W. Grace handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David W. Grace is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose David W. Grace
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 David W. Grace's practice in the field of ip and entertainment.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, California and Florida, Florida, David W. Grace can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and entertainment, David W. Grace can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means David W. Grace attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David W. Grace Handles in Los Angeles
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