James F. Monagle
88 Kearny Street
10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 415.788.1900
Fax: 415.393.8087
Admissions
- U.S. District Court
- Northern District CA
- Southern District CA
- Central District CA
- Eastern District CA
- Eastern District Texas
- District of Colorado - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Education
- L.L.M., Intellectual Property, University of San Francisco School of Law
- J.D. cum laude University of San Francisco, School of Law
- B.A., Philosophy, UC Davis
James F. Monagle
Director
Mr. Monagle holds a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) degree in Intellectual Property, which is the primary focus of his practice. Mr. Monagle handles litigation in both state and federal courts involving copyright infringement, trademark infringement and unfair competition, false advertising, patent disputes, trade secrets and related matters. Mr. Monagle also handles copyright and trademark registrations and related administrative procedures including office actions and oppositions, and intellectual property portfolio monitoring and maintenance for a variety of entities and individuals. He regularly counsels clients regarding intellectual property protection, risk management, and business structuring, and assists clients on licensing issues, contracts, and general business matters. In addition to his intellectual property emphasis, Mr. Monagle’s practice also includes business litigation, professional liability litigation, and appellate advocacy.
Mr. Monagle was previously a founder and executive in a start-up company.
Selected Client Representations
The Milton H. Greene Archives, Inc. v. Julien's Auction House, LLC et al.
Assisted client in obtaining defense verdict at trial involving copyright claims based on use of photographs of Marilyn Monroe for Monroe-related auction; obtained attorneys fees award for client; successfully defended against two separate appeals brought by plaintiff before Ninth Circuit.
Lions Gate Entertainment, Inc. v. The Urban Smalls Corporation et al.
Represented multiple clients in defending against copyright and trademark claims based on clients’ parodic use of movie dialogue on baby clothing; dispute resolved amicably at mediation through use of licensing arrangement.
American Bevel, Inc. v. Masterpiece Leaded Windows Corporation et al.
Represented multiple clients in defending against copyright claims based on beveled window design; dispute resolved amicably prior to trial.
Louis Vuitton Malletier, S.A. v. Jessica Cosmetics International, Inc. et al.
Represented multiple clients in defending against copyright and trademark claims based on packaging design; dispute resolved amicably at mediation.
Skullcandy, Inc. v. Blueant Wireless, PTY, LTD et al.
Negotiated immediate dismissal of primary named defendant in patent infringement action based on analysis of inapplicable patent claims.
Aliphcom v. Blueant Wireless, Inc.
Negotiated immediate dismissal of defendant in lawsuit based on alleged trade dress infringement and unfair competition.
NeilMed Products, Inc. v. Techworld Corporation, Inc.
Co-counsel in false advertising and false patent marking case resolved amicably prior to trial.
Professional Affiliations
Copyright Society of USA
International Trademark Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association