Atty. Marc E. Hankin
Marc E. Hankin, Esq., of Hankin Patent Law, APC, is a Registered Patent Attorney with a strong science background who has had extensive involvement as the lead lawyer in all areas of intellectual property law, including: patent preparation and prosecution; patent licensing; trademark and copyright registration and licensing; intellectual property disputes and litigating patent, trademark, and copyright infringements; as well as domain name disputes, thefts of trade secrets, and other federal and state unfair competition.
Artistic Property & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 32+ Years Experience
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About Marc E. Hankin at a Glance
Marc E. Hankin is a Founding Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Hpl Intellectual Property Law. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1994), California (1994), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1994), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1994). Educated at University of Pennsylvania, The Law School (J.D. Honors, 1992) and Boston University (B.A. Medical, 1984). Active member of American Bar Association Orange County Bar Association San Francisco Bar Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marc E. Hankin
- Marc E. Hankin, Esq., of Hankin Patent Law, APC, is a Registered Patent Attorney with a strong science background who has had extensive involvement as the lead lawyer in all areas of intellectual property law, including: patent preparation and prosecution
- patent licensing
- trademark and copyright registration and licensing
- intellectual property disputes and litigating patent, trademark, and copyright infringements
- as well as domain name disputes, thefts of trade secrets, and other federal and state unfair competition
- Marc has been the First Chair Litigator on a wide variety of intellectual property matters for companies and universities ranging in size from solo inventors to start-ups through the top of the Fortune 500, and every size in between
- Marc has testified at Trial and Deposition several times as an Expert Witness and has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General regarding an Intellectual Property matter
- Marc advises owners and managers of businesses of all sizes on how best to protect their valuable technology and creative works, through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright registration, licensing agreements, trade secret protection, and related means
- Marc has been involved as an active Member and frequent Chair of Committees/Subcommittees for numerous local, state, national, and international Bar Associations
- Marc spent more than nine years representing several of those International Bar Associations as the only U.S
- Patent Attorney involved from start to finish in the negotiations at The Hague Conference on Private International Law, resulting in a new International Treaty on Choice of Courts Agreements for use in international litigation, including Intellectual Property disputes
- Marc is admitted to the State and Federal Bars of California & New Jersey, and a dozen U.S
- District & Appellate Courts
Practice Areas Explained
Marc E. Hankin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc E. Hankin 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
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
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Real Estate Law 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 Marc E. Hankin
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 Marc E. Hankin's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Marc E. Hankin brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, California, and U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Marc E. Hankin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Marc E. Hankin 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 Marc E. Hankin 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 Marc E. Hankin Handles in Los Angeles
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