Michael N. Keenan
Founder, Principal Attorney
CONTACT
9025 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 301
Beverly Hills, California 90211
Tel +1.310.288.4500
Fax +1.310.246.9980
PAST & PRESENT REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
HAAN, Corporation
Al Fakher Tobacco
Sinomax Enterprises Ltd
Infostream Group, Inc.
JVM Co. Ltd.
Atlantis Energy, LLC
EMI Software, LLC
Green Tech, Corp.
1 Advanced Technologies, LLC
We Are The Fallen
The 88
Damon Wayans
Nigel Lythgoe
Night Ranger
Sick Puppies
Villa San Juliette Holdings, LLC
Eurocinema, LLC
Urasawa
KOI Group, LLC
Bonfit America, LLC
Bandai, Inc.
Michael N. Keenan | Patent and Trademark Attorney
Mr. Keenan is the founder and principal attorney of the Keenan Laws Group, P.C. He has represented Fortune 50 and 500, midsize companies, emerging startups, and entrepreneurs.
Mr. Keenan is an AV® Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, ranked a Super Lawyer® by Thomson Reuters, and has been a legal commentator and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, BBC, Entertainment Tonight as well as other press for IP matters.
Mr. Keenan’s practice largely involves intellectual property prosecution and litigation particularly in patent and trademark matters, as well as other business litigation and transactional matters. Mr. Keenan represents and counsels clients in high technology, mechanical arts, manufacturing, fashion, retail, commerce, and various service industries. He is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a patent attorney and is an experienced litigator in all phases of IP and business litigation. On behalf of plaintiffs, he has achieved significant six and seven-figure judgments and outcomes in and out of court. Mr. Keenan routinely represents defendants against various infringement and counterfeiting claims. In one such matter, Mr. Keenan set aside a $1.3 million dollar judgment initially obtained by Apple Computers later leading to a highly favorable settlement for his client.
Mr. Keenan also specializes in Internet and domain name disputes including UDRP proceedings and cybersquatting and has successfully obtained preliminary injunctions against cybersquatters. Mr. Keenan is also active in rendering patent and trademark validity and infringement opinions in a wide range of technical disciplines. He has argued and prepared motions and briefs in proceedings before the United States District Courts, the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB), as well as appellate practice before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC).
Prior to the creation of his law office, Mr. Keenan was an attorney at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, ranked among the largest law firms in the United States. During law school, Mr. Keenan prepared patent applications covering diabetic monitoring devices for Medtronic MiniMed.
PEER & PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
- Quoted, Climbing.com, Can Climbing Guidebooks Survive the Digital Age-and Do They Need To?, September 3, 2025.
- Quoted, DailyMail.com, The mystery of Meghan’s jam… from a sticky issue with the trademark to the Montecito farmers who know nothing about its production, February 15, 2025
- Interviewed, CBS KENS 5, Why Wemby’s lawsuit over unauthorized merch may be ‘setting a precedent’ for his career, October 16, 2024
- Quoted, Billboard Magazine, From Taylor Swift to KISS, the Bootleg Music Merch Business is Hurting Artists- And It’s Getting Worse, April 16, 2024
- Quoted, Billboard Magazine, Journey’s Neal Schon v. Everyone: Will Band Members Go ‘Separate Ways’?, March 23, 2023
- Quoted, Business Insider, Why a small-business owner is waging an expensive battle for its name against Oura, the $2.5 billion health-tech company, February 23, 2023
- Quoted, Foundr.com, How to Patent an Idea. And Is it Really Worth it?, July 6, 2021
- Interviewed, USFL, regarding USFL trademark dispute, June 16, 2021
- Interviewed, KABC News 7, COVID-19 Contact Tracing API, April 30, 2020
- Quoted, Foundr.com, How to Patent an Idea. And Is it Really Worth it?, April 19, 2020
- Quoted, Business Insider, Brought to You By, Makin’ Whoopee Cushion, April 1, 2020
- Quoted, The New York Times, How a Brand Name Becomes Generic, June 24, 2019
- Quoted, Bloomberg, Man Who Claims To be Bitcoin’s Inventor Registers Copyright for Its Code, May 21, 2019
- Interviewed, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 39 – In Harmony April 8, 2019
- Quoted, Leafly, Is a Tobacco Giant Trying to Take Over the Vape Pen Market?, December 11, 2018
- Quoted, NBC News, Student Palestinian group claims UCLA trademark complaint is effort to stifle speech, November 7, 2018
- Quoted, Leafly, MedMen’s Cannabis Trademark Try: PR Stunt or Genius Move?, October 30, 2018
- Quoted, Corporate Counsel, Kaepernick’s Trademark Application for Face, Hair Is ‘Ambitious’ IP Lawyer Says, October 12, 2018
- Quoted, Corporate Counsel, EasyGroup Could Have Tough Time in Trademark Suit Against Netflix, October 4, 2018
- Quoted, Law.com, Weight Watchers Trademark Name Change, September 26, 2018
- Visiting Lecturer, IP Rights and Cannabis, Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California June 30, 2018
- Speaker, IP and Patents for Medical and Recreational Marijuana in Southern California, Santa Monica, California March 30, 2018
- Interviewed, CBS AM 1070, regarding Supreme Court ruling on “The Slants” trademark and impact on the Redskins, June 19, 2017
- Quoted, LA Times, “Can Gene Simmons trademark his horns gesture?” June 15, 2017
- Quoted, Northern California Record, “Biotech ‘trial of the century’ could determine who owns CRISPR” December 16, 2016
- Quoted, Hollywoodlife.com, Black Chyna vs Kardashians regarding trademark dispute, December 8, 2016
- Interviewed, Los Angeles Business Journal “ Intellectual Property & Licensing Law Roundtable. What Businesses Need to Know,” November 14, 2016
- Interviewed, Entertainment Tonight television regarding Kanye West’s Famous music video, June 27, 2016
- Interviewed, EstrellaTV Noticias 62 television regarding El Chapo and trademarks, January 28, 2016
- Speaker, LA Gadget Expo, regarding IP rights, December 6, 2015
- Speaker, Retiro Empresarial with Carlos Marquez, Rancho Mirage,California, December 7, 2014
- Interviewed, KABC 790AM radio with Bryan Suits Show regarding Landmark Redskins Trademark Decision, June 18, 2014
- Quoted, Klein Report, Switzerland, “US law firm threatens the newspaper ‘Der Sonntag’ with complaint, July 11, 2012
- Quoted, Tages Anzeiger, Switzerland, article regarding accusations of defamation against Der Sonntag publication, July 10, 2012
- Quoted, The Wall Street Journal, “In Shift, Pinterest Says to Pin Your Own Stuff”, March 26, 2012
- Quoted, California Apparel News “LA Based Wildfox Couture Pulls Goods After Hells Angels Lawsuit”, September 2011
- Quoted, Law360 Interview, Trademarks May Help Companies Skirt Patent Woes, June 2010
- Lecturer CLE, Trademark Primer for the Business Lawyer, Attorney Credits, May 2010
- Interviewed, Blogtalkradio.com with Urban Lyfe Styles, Trademark and IP Ownership, December 2008
- Speaker, Nanotechnology and Clean Technology Forum, San Bernardino, California, August 2008
- Interviewed, KSRO AM/CNN Affiliate Radio: US Supreme Court’s Ruling Impacting Internet Pornography, May 2008
- Speaker, Intellectual Property in Film, Institute for International Film Financing, Santa Monica, California, October 2007
- Interviewed, Videojug.com as Legal Expert on Intellectual Property Law, August 2007
- Speaker, IP and Business Issues for the Australian Technology Company’s Entry to the US Market, Canberra Australia Business Council, Canberra, Australia, April 2007
- Speaker, Patent Bar Review, Park Law Firm, Los Angeles, California, November 2006
- Interviewed, BBC News Radio: Legal Ramifications of Robert Sillerman’s stake in the Elvis Presley Enterprises, April 2006
ADMISSIONS
- Federal Patent Bar, registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2002
- State Bar of California, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Washington, D.C.
- U.S. District Court – Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court – Central District of California
- U.S. District Court – Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court – Eastern District of California
ASSOCIATIONS
- National Association of Patent Practitioners
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- American Bar Association – Intellectual Property Division
- Beverly Hills Bar Association – Intellectual Property Section
- American Chemical Society
- Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association
- Jewish Federation, EMET Legal Division
- Batra v. Popsugar: Obtained a $2,115,000 settlement for Plaintiff, a social influencer, as well as other class members, against Popsugar in a class action lawsuit for copyright infringement, intentional interference with contractual relations and unfair competition claims, and other claims.
- Dermalogica v. Target Corporation: Successfully represented Target against allegations of trademark infringement, intentional interference with contractual relations and unfair competition claims, leading to a highly successful settlement.
- Employees v. Travel Agency: Represented former employees in connection with invasion of privacy claims. After a ten-hour mediation, we obtained a seven-figure settlement.
- Unite Eurotherapy v. Walgreens Co.: Successfully represented Walgreens against allegations of intentional interference with contractual relations and unfair competition claims, leading to a highly successful settlement.
- In the Matter of CARTRIDGES FOR ELECTRONIC NICOTINE: Represented a defendant in an International Trade Commission (ITC) proceeding brought by JUUL Labs, Inc. regarding allegations of patent infringement of vape delivery systems. We obtained a cost-effective settlement for our client.
- Design Collection v. Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc, et al.: Successfully represented Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. against allegations of copyright infringement and other claims resulting in a favorable settlement for Kohl’s.
- Beats Electronics, LLC v. J. Dangoor Investments, et al.: Counterfeit claims brought by Apple/Beats. We successfully set aside a default judgment of $1.3 million dollars. This case resulted in a favorable settlement agreement for our clients.
- Microsoft Corporation v. Anytime Techies, et al.: Represented defendant against Microsoft alleged to have engaged in trademark infringement, false advertising, cybersquatting, and other related claims. A highly favorable confidential settlement was reached for our client.
- Cram v. Universal Pictures, et al: Represented plaintiff in trade dress and unfair competition claims against Universal. Resulting in a favorable settlement for plaintiff.
- Reflex Media v. Internet Labz: Represented plaintiff, owner of misstravel.com, and obtained a $309,600 judgment against defendants for copyright and trade dress infringement.
- Skecher USA v. Eliya: Successfully represented defendant Bernie Mev against allegations of patent and trade dress infringement involving shoe designs resulting in a favorable settlement for clients.
- Moroccanoil vs. Royal Moroccan: Represented defendants against trademark infringement and unfair competition claims against a highly litigious plaintiff. Upon wining motion in limines just prior to trial, plaintiff was forced to settle in a highly favorable confidential settlement agreement for our client.
- Estate of Michael Jackson vs. Heal the World Foundation: Represented defendants in a trademark infringement action against the executors and estate of Michael Jackson, resulting in a favorable confidential settlement.
- Lions Gate Entertainment, Inc. vs. Upscale Homeless: Represented defendant, a start-up clothing line against a movie studio for allegations of copyright and trademark infringement. Obtained favorable settlement and dismissal of all monetary claims.
- Inhale, Inc. vs. Oglesby & Butler, et al.: Represented defendant Better Life Products, Inc. for allegations of trademark infringement and cyber piracy resulting in favorable settlement and dismissal of all monetary claims.
- Gorilla Nation Media, LLC vs. Media Mayhem Corporation: Represented defendant, a marketing and media company against claims of breach of contract and unfair business practices. Resulting in favorable confidential settlement and dismissal of monetary claims.
- Sleep Innovations, Inc. vs. Sinomax USA: Represented defendant, a Chinese manufacturer of mattresses, in connection with claims of trademark and trade dress infringement. Resulted in favorable confidential settlement and dismissal of monetary claims.
- Sierra Network, Inc. v. Nader Faraji et al.: Represented plaintiff against counterfeit infringement of Al Fakher hookah tobacco. Resulted in obtaining an injunction and damages against defendant.
- Yuyama Manufacturing vs. JVM Co., Ltd.: Represented defendants, a Korean manufacturer of medical devices, in a multimillion dollar patent infringement litigation spanning several years across multiple countries. Resulted in defense verdict and attorney fees for Defendants.
- Southwestern University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2002
- Paul W. Wildman Scholar
- National Trial Competition, Finalist
- Arizona State University, Bachelor of Arts, Emphasis Biological and Chemical Sciences, 1996
- AV® Rated Peer Reviewed Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell 2017-2026
- Super Lawyers® Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Litigation, 2012-2014, 2019-2021, 2023-2026
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum, certified member
- Member of Order of Distinguished Attorneys, Beverly Hills Bar Association
- California Trademark Infringement Law Firm of the Year, Global Law Experts®, 2016 and 2017
- Ranked among the Top U.S. Trademark Firms in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015 Intellectual Property Today Magazine
- Paul W. Wildman Scholar
- Finalist, National Trial Competition
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9025 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 301 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 288-4500
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(310) 288-4500
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