Atty. Gary A. Hecker
GARY HECKER is one of the nation's leading intellectual property lawyers. He is recognized for his diverse experience in all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, rights of publicity, entertainment, Internet and computer law, unfair competition, and trade secrets.
Computer Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Gary A. Hecker at a Glance
Gary A. Hecker is a Founder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at The Hecker Law Group Plc. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at University of San Diego Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Rhode Island (B.S.M.E., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Section of Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law) State Bar of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary A. Hecker
- GARY HECKER is one of the nation's leading intellectual property lawyers
- He is recognized for his diverse experience in all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, rights of publicity, entertainment, Internet and computer law, unfair competition, and trade secrets
- Mr. Hecker's practice includes complex intellectual property litigation and prosecution, C-suite level IP counseling, and intellectual property transactions and licensing
- Mr. Hecker serves as both plaintiff and defense litigation counsel in legal actions in U.S
- Federal District Courts, state court, the U.S
- International Trade Commission, the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office (including Inter Partes Review (IPR), Post Grant Review (PGR), and Patent Reexamination proceedings) and appeals before the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Mr. Hecker's experience and expertise also includes innumerable patent applications, patent evaluations, "prior art" investigations, patent due diligence, and patent reexamination proceedings
- He has also developed his own proprietary approach and materials for establishing and implementing corporate patent and trademark programs for both established and emerging companies
- Mr. Hecker has been involved protecting intellectual property for his clients since the early days of the PC. He has represented many of the world's leading companies in intellectual property matters
- He has designed and implemented intellectual property and patent programs for Fortune 1000 companies, Silicon Valley pioneers, and new venture startups
- He has represented the companies of industry luminaries including Steve Jobs, Steven Spielberg, Sheldon Adelson, Ray Noorda, Dan Bricklin, Ed Catmull, Mark Burnett, and Maria Shriver
- He has helped businesses large and small to develop and exploit their valuable intellectual property
- Mr. Hecker holds a J.D. degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, and is a member of the San Diego Law Review
- He is the author of the Comment entitled "Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion on the High Seas: Toward an International Regulatory Regime," published in the San Diego Law Review, Vol. 18:2, 1981
- He also served as a Judicial Intern to Justice Work of the California Court of Appeals, 4th District
- Mr. Hecker also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics from the University of Rhode Island, and is a member of the Mechanical Engineering Honor Society, Pi Tau Sigma
- Mr. Hecker testified twice on behalf of Apple Computer, Inc. before the U.S
- House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Chairman John Dingell (D
- Michigan) presiding, on unfair foreign trade practices involving counterfeit computer hardware and software
- He also served as an informal technical advisor to the House Subcommittee in their Investigation on Unfair Foreign Trade Practices
- Prior to practicing law, Mr. Hecker was a Power Systems Engineer at the architectural engineering consulting firm Stone and Webster Engineering Corp. While at Stone & Webster, Gary designed thermodynamic, fluid, and heat transfer systems for large scale power plants and energy complexes, including turbines, compressors, boilers, head exchangers, and laminar and compressible flow steam systems
- Prior to founding the firm in 1988 Mr. Hecker was a partner at the intellectual property law firm of Blakely, Sokoloff, Taylor and Zafman
Practice Areas Explained
Gary A. Hecker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary A. Hecker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Patent Law in Los Angeles
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Trademark Law in Los Angeles
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Copyright Law in Los Angeles
Gary A. Hecker is one of 17,404 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Gary A. Hecker is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Trade Secrets in Los Angeles
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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 Gary A. Hecker
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 Gary A. Hecker's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gary A. Hecker brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Gary A. Hecker 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 Gary A. Hecker 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 Gary A. Hecker Handles in Los Angeles
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