G. Warren Bleeker

Warren uses an objective and transparent approach to developing legal strategies. Calm under pressure, he is adept at navigating the most complex IP controversies.

G. Warren Bleeker is a partner in Lewis Roca's Intellectual Property Practice Group. Warren assists clients in resolving complex IP controversies involving design and utility patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and claims of unfair competition. He oversees and employs customized strategies depending on the particular IP rights at issue, the amount in controversy, and the client's budget. He has devised and implemented strategies, including litigation in federal and state courts, cancellation and opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and patent reexamination proceedings. Warren has trial experience and has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Warren has counseled and represented numerous Fortune 500 clients, mid and small-size corporations, nonprofits, and individuals in areas of commerce, including apparel, handbags, and accessories, spirits, wine, and beer, banks, water purification systems, industrial manufacturing, toys, exercise equipment, electronics, cutlery design, oil and gas, photography and photography accessories, food preparation, restaurant, and the music and entertainment industries.

Personal Approach

When faced with a time sensitive and complex IP controversy, Warren is the lawyer you want on your side. He is calm and collected, executing aggressive, well thought-out strategies under pressure to achieve his client’s desired outcomes. Clients value his honest and transparent assessment of the risks and benefits of situations allowing for informed decision-making.

Warren is passionate about expanding his own knowledge. With his diverse client base, he enjoys the challenge of learning about the wide range of industries and technologies they represent.

A world traveler, Warren’s most memorable trip was to Rwanda where he and his wife hiked to see endangered mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park and visited Rwandan genocide memorial centers. Other memorable trips include recent family trips to Ecuador where they explored Quito, cloud forest, and the Galapagos Islands, and to Egypt and Greece where they explored ancient civilizations.

More About G. Warren Bleeker

Education

• J.D., University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, 2000
• B.A., summa cum laude, Political Science, Emporia State University, 1996

Bar Admissions

• California, 2000

Court Admissions

• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Central District of California
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Community

• Marshall Secondary School, PTSA President, 2024-present

• BSA Troop 4, Assistant Scoutmaster, 2023-present

• Marshall Secondary School, Annual Fund Chair, 2021-2023
• Community First, Board Member/Treasurer, 2019-2023

• Girl Scout Troop 2061, Volunteer/Cookie Chair, 2018-present

• Sierra Madre Elementary Annual Fund Chair, 2018-2020
• ProVisors, Group Member and Executive Committee, 2010-present
• Families First Learning Center, Board Member, 2010-2017
• Central District of California Pro Bono Panel, Member
• Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
• State Bar of California, Intellectual Property Law Section
• Defense Research Institute (DRI), Intellectual Property Litigation Committee

Representative Matters

Representative Patent Matters

• Successfully resolved dispute on behalf of patentee regarding disposable sanitary gauge tees.  Meissner Filtration Prods. Inc. v. Sani-Tech West, Inc., et al, 2:22-cv-01194-JAK-E (C.D. Cal. 2023)
• Successfully resolved dispute involving defense of manufacturer of weatherproofing products regarding claims directed to methods for flashing recessed windows. Top Industrial, Inc. v. Builder’s Network, Inc., et al., 19-cv-2444-JLS (JDEx) (2022).
• Successfully defended manufacturer of products used in building construction after invalidating all claims on ex parte re-examination. Alfred Miller Contracting Company v. Carboline Company, Case No. 17-CV-00988-UDJ-KK (W.D. La.); Alfred Miller Contracting Company v. Stockton Products Inc., Case No. 2:17-cv-05811-AB (GJSx) (C.D. Cal.) (2022).
• Successfully defended large knife distributor against claim of design patent infringement; case was dismissed with prejudice following favorable summary judgment ruling as to non-infringement.  Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc. v. Master Cutlery, Inc., Case No. CV 13-1469 JAK (PLAx) (C.D. Cal. 2015).
• Obtained summary judgment of non-infringement as to all 44 asserted patent claims; obtained an award of attorneys’ fees as an exceptional case and for unreasonable and vexatious multiplication of proceedings. Int’l Intellectual Management Corporation v. Lee Yunn Enterprises, Inc. (U.S.A.), Case No. CV 08-7587 R (JWJx) (C. D. Cal. 2009).

Representative Trademark Matters

• Obtained summary judgment as to non-infringement in defense of trademark claims regarding dietary supplements.  Doctor's Best Inc. v. Nature's Way Products, LLC 8:23-cv-00766-KK-KES (C.D. Cal. 2024).
• Negotiated successful settlements for founding members of the bands L.A. Guns (Tracii Guns et al v. Stephen Riley et al, 2:20-cv-00270-CJC-AFM (C.D. Cal. 2021)) and Autograph (Steven Lynch v. Daniel Simoni, et al., Case No. 22STCV21696 (L.A. Superior Ct., 2024)). 
• Negotiated successful settlement on behalf of a large publicly traded fashion company regarding protection of its triangle trademarks. Guess? IP Holder L.P. v. Yoga Smoga, LLC et al., Case No. 19-cv-5072-GW (C.D. Cal. 2019); Yoga Smoga, LLC et al v. Guess? IP Holder L.P., Case No. 19-cv-07974 (S.D.N.Y. 2020); Guess? IP Holder L.P. v. Yoga Smoga, Inc. and Yoga Smoga, LLC, Opp'n No. 91209107 (T.T.A.B. 2020).
• Negotiated successful settlements on behalf of Swiss air filter manufacturer against third parties selling low quality, unauthorized replacement filters. New Angle LLC v. IQAir North America, Inc. 2:22-cv-07840-ODW-RAO (C.D. Cal. 2023) (following successful removal to federal court and transfer from D.N.H. to C.D. Cal.); IQAir North America, Inc., et al. v. Crucial Vacuum, LLC, et al., Case No. CV 14-9631 JFW (RZx) (C.D. Cal. 2015); IQAir North America, Inc. et al. v. Roome Technologies, Inc., Case No. CV 14-7684 MMM (PJWx) (C.D. Cal. 2015). 

Representative Trade Secret Matters

• Obtained consent judgment/permanent injunction, $1 million payment, for electric motor manufacturer after successful summary judgment ruling. Reuland Elec. Co. v. Burgi Engs., LLC, Case No. CV 13-9499 SJO (JCx) (C.D. Cal. 2015).
• Obtained a complete defense verdict for Defendant multi-national company following a five-day bench trial regarding manufacture of fiberglass reinforced pipe; Plaintiffs sought at least $10 million in damages; obtained a complete defense verdict; Plaintiffs did not appeal. Petroplast Petrofisa Plasticos et al. v. Ameron International Corp., Case No. 4304-VCP, Delaware Court of Chancery (July 31, 2012). 

Representative Copyright Matters

• Obtained consent judgment, damages award, and permanent injunction as to eight counts of copyright infringement on behalf of large knife distributor against its competitor following favorable summary judgment ruling.  Master Cutlery, Inc. v. Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc., Case No. CV 13-9096 JAK (PLAx) (C.D. Cal. 2015).
• Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of large knife distributor against competitor accused of committing 12 counts of copyright infringement. Neptune Trading, Inc., et al. v. Master Cutlery, Inc., Case No. CV 13-2349 PSG (Ex) (C.D. Cal. 2015)
• Defended well-known toy manufacturer Wham-O against charges of copyright infringement and trade dress infringement concerning the manufacture and sale of kite products; negotiated a successful settlement of the matter; following settlement, the claims were dismissed with prejudice. Brainstormproducts, LLC v. Wham-O, Inc. and Wham-O Marketing, Inc., Case No. 13-CV-1178 WQH (BLMx) (S.D. Cal. 2013).
• Successfully defended a Paso Robles-based winery against claims of copyright infringement by uncovering decades-old golf tournament programs proving that key images were not copyrightable. Veris Management Co. d/b/a Jankris Vineyards v. Jules Alexander, Case No. CV 11-1962 VBF (JEMx) (C.D. Cal. 2012).

Recent Pro Bono Matters

• Currently representing an unaccompanied minor from Guatemala in immigration proceedings.
• Represented a client who was defrauded by her former attorney in a Social Security benefits matter (2019). 
• Represented a client who alleged physical abuse by prison guard (2018-2019).

News

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Events

• Speaker, "Intellectual Property Updates," ProVisors DTLA5 Presentation, May 9, 2023
• Co-Speaker, "A Streetcar Named Disaster? How to Avoid IP Ethics Pitfalls," DRI Business Litigation and Intellectual Property Super Conference, April 28, 2023
• Speaker, "Trademark Updates," ProVisors DTLA5 Presentation, July 12, 2022
• Speaker, "Don't Count Your Lamborghinis Before Your Trademark Registration Issues," ProVisors Global Group Presentation, October 12, 2021
• IP Chair, DRI Business Litigation and Intellectual Property Super Conference, March 21-23, 2021
• Speaker, "IP in the News and Recent IP Decisions," ProVisors Global Group Presentation, July 13, 2020
• Co-Speaker, "Key Intellectual Property Updates," Los Angeles County Bar Association Webinar, November 19, 2019
• Speaker, "Non-traditional Trademarks and Celebrity Look-a-like Disputes," Los Angeles County Bar Association, October 17, 2019
• Co-Speaker, "You Can Trademark a Sound or Smell? D'oh," Los Angeles County Bar Association, Entertainment Law and IP Section, October 17, 2019
• Speaker, "Non-traditional Trademarks," ProVisors Global Group Meeting, April 9, 2019
• Speaker, "Immoral and Scandalous Trademarks," ProVisors Global Group Meeting, November 12, 2018
• Speaker, “Basics of False Advertising/IP Law Updates,” ProVisors Global Group, June 13, 2017
• Speaker, “Recent Developments in Copyright Law,” 2016 DRI Annual Meeting, October 20, 2016
• Speaker, "The Ethics of Your Favorite TV Lawyers," ProVisors Global Group Meeting, January 2016
• Co-Speaker with Gary Nelson, “Trademark Game Show,” ProVisors Global Group Meeting, August 2015
• Speaker, “’Hey-You Stole My Ladybug!!’ An Intellectual Property Case Study,”  ProVisors Global Group, April, 2014
• Speaker, “Protecting Your Trade Secrets In the U.S. and Abroad,” ProVisors Global Group Meeting, May, 2013
• Speaker, “The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA): What Our Clients Should Know,” ProVisors Global Group Meeting, November, 2011