Atty. Paul 'Dash' A. McLean

Atty. Paul 'Dash' A. McLean

Dash McLean focuses his practice on branding issues, including trademarks, copyrights, and Internet and artificial intelligence (AI)-related intellectual property matters, especially as AI technology is becoming more integrated into products and services. He counsels clients on selection, proper use, registrability and enforcement of foreign and domestic trademarks and copyrights and has prosecuted over 4,000 trademark applications.

East Palo Alto East Palo Alto 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Paul 'Dash' A. McLean at a glance

Paul 'Dash' A. McLean is a Shareholder based in East Palo Alto, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 2005) and Stanford University (B.A., 1984). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, International Trademark Association •Law Firm Committee, 2020-2021 •Pro Bono Trademark Counsel to: •INCLUDED United States •UTOPIA (Jonathan Hursh) •WE VOTE •THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE. Serands clients in East Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dash McLean focuses his practice on branding issues, including trademarks, copyrights, and Internet and artificial intelligence (AI)-related intellectual property matters, especially as AI technology is becoming more integrated into products and services
  • He counsels clients on selection, proper use, registrability and enforcement of foreign and domestic trademarks and copyrights and has prosecuted over 4,000 trademark applications
  • Dash is experienced drafting and implementing trademark and copyright licenses, settlements, and coexistence and consent agreements and has devised comprehensive branding strategies for multinational corporations, and he frequently advises clients on brand development and the intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions including due diligence and agreement drafting, as well as Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) issues
  • Concentrations •U.S. and international trademark litigation and TTAB practice (oppositions and cancellations) •U.S. and international trademark and copyright clearance, procurement, prosecution, enforcement and portfolio management, including trademark registration and protection for AI products/services •Brand protection and expansion •U.S. and international intellectual property transactions •Intellectual property strategy and licensing •UDRP proceedings •Domain name acquisition, protection and disputes Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Trademark Law, 2020 and 2022

Practice Areas Explained

Paul 'Dash' A. McLean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul 'Dash' A. McLean handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark 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.

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Intellectual Property

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

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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 East Palo Alto 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 Paul 'Dash' A. McLean

Where is Paul 'Dash' A. McLean's law office located?
Paul 'Dash' A. McLean's law practice is located in East Palo Alto, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul 'Dash' A. McLean handle?
Paul 'Dash' A. McLean focuses on trademark, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul 'Dash' A. McLean practiced law?
Paul 'Dash' A. McLean has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Paul 'Dash' A. McLean go to law school?
Paul 'Dash' A. McLean earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 2005
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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