Philip R. Green

Partner

Phil has practiced Intellectual Property law since 1980, specializing in international intellectual property. Throughout his career, he has guided startups and big corporations through complex technology-related legal challenges. Beginning in 1993, Phil played a pivotal role in supporting the evolving legal needs of internet businesses as they expanded and matured.

From 2000-2003, Phil chaired the California State Bar Cyberspace Law Committee, where he provided critical guidance to California attorneys and the State Legislature on intellectual property, e-commerce, internet, privacy rights, copyright, and trademark law. Phil collaborates with both online and brick-and-mortar businesses as well as legal professionals, helping them “Prepare for Success” from day one. His expertise has helped transform businesses from the literal garage into Fortune 500 companies. Today, Phil continues to consult on an hourly basis and serves as an expert witness.

Industries

Trademark and Patent Law
Copyright Law
Intellectual Property
Business Law
Real Estate
Zoning-Planning
International E-Commerce/Internet
Privacy Law
Mediation

Contact

[email protected]

San Rafael: (415) 457-8300

Los Angeles: (310) 954-0804

Mobile: (310) 295-1142

Certifications

AV Preeminent Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell, LexisNexis, Peer Rated
2013: Member, State Bar Cyberspace Law Committee
2014: IAPP – International Association of Privacy Professionals
2014: Advisory Board: Renaissance Entrepreneur Center, Marin
2013: Town of Fairfax, CA Planning Commissioner
1999, Founding Chair of the Marin County Bar Association’s IP Section.
2001-2004 Member, Board of Directors, Marin County Bar Association
1999-2003 Member, then Chair of California State Bar Business Law Section Ad Hoc Committee on Cyberspace Law.

Background

For decades Phil has represented large companies and identified problems in legal planning both common and specific. Phil’s Business Planning expertise includes (1) minimizing litigation and tax liability, (2) maximizing insurance coverage (while saving premiums) and (3) planing with the CPA for tax and business health, (4) review of HR systems for issues (5) Secure Intellectual Property rights and (6) improve structure, while minimizing legal maintenance costs. CFOs look for profits. CEOs look for effectiveness. Phil looks to make sure those assets are protected.

Experience

Phil has prevented many disputes through thoughtful, planned contracts, this saves millions of dollars. Planning for resolution leads to resolving more often and spares the expensive conflicts that flare into litigation. Mr Green has litigated when the need arises in courts accross the US, as well as Asia, Europe and Australia. Phil enforces clients rights globally and has experience licensing business assets globally. Phil has resolved counless disputes before costly litigation. Through careful, results-oriented, precedent-setting litigation and planning and by paying close attention to the client and its climate and industry, business should be enhanced by legal help not hindered.