Atty. Gregory A. Nylen
Gregory A. Nylen has more than 33 years of experience in litigating complex commercial cases across many industries.
Intellectual Property & Technology & More Attorney · Serving Irvine, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Gregory A. Nylen at a Glance
Gregory A. Nylen is a Shareholder based in Irvine, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, personal injury, ip, and class action. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at University of Southern California Gould School of Law (J.D. Notes, 1990) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Motion, 1986). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Board Member, Craft & Folk Art Museum, 2012-2014 •Chair, Litigation Section of the State Bar of California, 2008-2009 •Chair, Litigation Section, Santa Monica Bar Association, 2002-2003 •U, S, and C. Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gregory A. Nylen
- Gregory A. Nylen has more than 33 years of experience in litigating complex commercial cases across many industries
- He handles matter over a wide range of areas, including intellectual property disputes, entertainment litigation, anti-counterfeiting enforcement for luxury brands, food and beverage law, class action defense, banking and financial institution litigation, and general business litigation
- His clients include the owners of significant intellectual properties, including copyrights, trademarks, and domain names, as well as businesses involved in sophisticated commercial litigation
- Greg is the co-host of the Unfair Competition Defense Podcast, which provides in-depth analysis of new developments in caselaw and defense strategies relating to unfair competition and consumer protection statutes at the state and federal levels
- Concentrations •Copyright and trademark litigation •Anticounterfeiting investigation and litigation •Business and professions code section 17200/17500/CLRA/unfair competition litigation •Banking and financial institution litigation •Entertainment litigation •Real estate litigation •Trade secret litigation •Food and beverage law •Liquor licensing •Consumer class action defense •General business litigation Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2007, 2012 and 2013
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Gregory A. Nylen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory A. Nylen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Irvine.
Trademark Law in Irvine
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Copyright Law in Irvine
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Personal Injury in Irvine
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Intellectual Property in Irvine
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Class Action in Irvine
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Irvine
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 Irvine 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.
Irvine Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Irvine-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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Why Clients in Irvine Choose Gregory A. Nylen
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 Gregory A. Nylen's practice in the field of trademark, copyright, personal injury, ip, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gregory A. Nylen brings 36+ 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 trademark, copyright, and personal injury, Gregory A. Nylen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Irvine
A Irvine-based practice means Gregory A. Nylen 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 Gregory A. Nylen Handles in Irvine
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