Andrew is a skilled intellectual property attorney and commercial litigator who is adept at handling a wide array of matters. He litigates patent, trademark, and copyright disputes in courts around the country, and prosecutes patents and trademarks before the US Patent and Trademark Office. His capabilities also encompass entertainment law and general commercial litigation. Companies in diverse sectors — technology, consumer products, life sciences, manufacturing, nonprofits, arts and entertainment, among others — seek his representation in cases, disputes, contract negotiations, and settlement discussions. His breadth of work has involved famous intellectual property rights, as well as startup companies just developing their rights. Andrew has been internationally recognized for his trademark legal skills, having received a prestigious Silver Medal in California from WTR (“World Trademark Review”) for both prosecution and litigation.
Andrew’s practice is focused on patent, trademark, copyright litigation, and entertainment law. In addition, Andrew has prosecuted hundreds of patents and trademarks before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Andrew is frequently sought after for his legal expertise. He has appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box and has been featured on KCEO radio as a commentator on intellectual property law. He served as an expert witness on trademark law in California state court, presented on issues of IP to numerous trade groups, schools, and industry clients, and has spoken at the University of San Diego and San Diego State University regarding intellectual property and entertainment law. He serves on the board of multiple local non-profits, including Chelsea’s Light Foundation and the U.S.-Georgia Friendship Association, along with serving on the Advisory Board of ZIP Launchpad, an on-campus incubator at San Diego State University, which supports university affiliated startup companies.
Andrew is a professional magician and member of The Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle).
He also has managed a number of little league baseball, softball, and basketball teams as well as the school sponsored Science Olympian teams.
Andrew is a skilled intellectual property attorney and commercial litigator who is adept at handling a wide array of matters. He litigates patent, trademark, and copyright disputes in courts around the country, and prosecutes patents and trademarks before the US Patent and Trademark Office. His capabilities also encompass entertainment law and general commercial litigation. Companies in diverse sectors — technology, consumer products, life sciences, manufacturing, nonprofits, arts and entertainment, among others — seek his representation in cases, disputes, contract negotiations, and settlement discussions. His breadth of work has involved famous intellectual property rights, as well as startup companies just developing their rights. Andrew has been internationally recognized for his trademark legal skills, having received a prestigious Silver Medal in California from WTR (“World Trademark Review”) for both prosecution and litigation.
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Andrew is a skilled intellectual property attorney and commercial litigator who is adept at handling a wide array of matters. He litigates patent, trademark, and copyright disputes in courts around the country, and prosecutes patents and trademarks before the US Patent and Trademark Office. His capabilities also encompass entertainment law and general commercial litigation. Companies in diverse sectors — technology, consumer products, life sciences, manufacturing, nonprofits, arts and entertainment, among others — seek his representation in cases, disputes, contract negotiations, and settlement discussions. His breadth of work has involved famous intellectual property rights, as well as startup companies just developing their rights. Andrew has been internationally recognized for his trademark legal skills, having received a prestigious Silver Medal in California from WTR (“World Trademark Review”) for both prosecution and litigation.
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Andrew is a skilled intellectual property attorney and commercial litigator who is adept at handling a wide array of matters. He litigates patent, trademark, and copyright disputes in courts around the country, and prosecutes patents and trademarks before the US Patent and Trademark Office. His capabilities also encompass entertainment law and general commercial litigation. Companies in diverse sectors — technology, consumer products, life sciences, manufacturing, nonprofits, arts and entertainment, among others — seek his representation in cases, disputes, contract negotiations, and settlement discussions. His breadth of work has involved famous intellectual property rights, as well as startup companies just developing their rights. Andrew has been internationally recognized for his trademark legal skills, having received a prestigious Silver Medal in California from WTR (“World Trademark Review”) for both prosecution and litigation.
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Mintz secured a rare trademark temporary restraining order (TRO) on behalf of IYO, Inc. against OpenAI, Sam Altman, Sir Jony Ive, and IO Products, Inc. The order temporarily bars the defendants from using the trademark associated with their new product launch.
Mintz has been recognized in the 2025 edition of WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, marking the fifth consecutive year of acknowledgement by the World Trademark Review. This guide identifies the top trademark professionals and firms in over 80 jurisdictions worldwide.
NEW YORK, SAN DIEGO, and WASHINGTON, DC - Mintz has been recognized in the 2024 edition of WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, marking the fourth consecutive year of acknowledgement by the World Trademark Review. This guide identifies the top trademark professionals and firms in over 80 jurisdictions worldwide. This year, WTR ranked Mintz in New York as a leading firm for “Enforcement and Litigation” and “Prosecution and Strategy.”
