Charles August Kertell
CounselatManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Costa Mesa, CA
Practicing copyright in Costa Mesa since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
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Charles August Kertell is a counsel based in Costa Mesa, CA. The practice focuses on Copyright, General, and IP. Charles has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
- Based in
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Copyright · General · IP
- Handles Copyright, General, and IP matters from Costa Mesa, CA.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Charles August Kertell: Charles August Kertell is a counsel based in Costa Mesa, CA. The practice focuses on Copyright, General, and IP. Charles has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
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About Charles August Kertell
Charles August Kertell is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution & litigation, copyright application and 3 other areas of law. Charles received a degree from Cornell University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years. Charles practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA.
Credentials
Education
Cornell University Law School
J.D. · 1995
Cornell University
B.S.Ch.E. Cornell · 1992
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
California registere
1995 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
State Bar of California
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a Charles Kertell is counsel in the firm's Orange County office and a member of the Litigation Division
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He focuses his practice on patent, trademark, trade secret, false advertising, copyright, and unfair competition litigation and counseling
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Kertell's experience also includes the prosecution of patent and trademark applications opposition/cancellation proceedings before the U
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Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and the procurement, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property rights worldwide
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Prior to joining the firm, Mr
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Kertell was counsel in the intellectual property practice of a national law firm
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He also served as corporate counsel for Mag Instrument, Inc
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Representative Matters Synthes USA, LLC v
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Spinal Kinetics, Inc
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Case No
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5:09-CV-01201
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Represented Spinal Kinetics in a patent infringement case concerning spinal disc implants
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After a four week jury trial, all asserted claims were found invalid and not infringed
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BioSign, GmbH v
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Quantum Intech, Inc
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Represented Quantum Intech, Inc
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in defense of its European Patent No
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115681
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On December 7, 2011, the European Patent Office held a hearing on BioSign's opposition, and found all claims patentable
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Finisar Corp
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v
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The DIRECTV Group, et al
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Case No
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1:05-CV-264
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Represented DIRECTV in a patent infringement case concerning satellite broadcast television
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After a jury trial and subsequent appeal, all asserted claims were found invalid
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Mag Instrument, Inc
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v
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Bison Sportslights, Inc
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CV 02-3187
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Represented Mag Instrument in a false advertising and trade secret misappropriation case
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After a three week jury trial, all of Mag Instrument's claims were sustained and damages in excess of $2 million were awarded
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Claire Maglica v
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Anthony Maglica, Case No
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713117
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Represented Anthony Maglica, the owner of Mag Instrument, Inc
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in a widely publicized palimony jury trial
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Action resulted in a favorable settlement for the client after almost two months of testimony
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Memberships & Activities Member, State Bar of California
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Admitted to practice before the U
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District Courts for theCentral and Northern Districts of California, the U
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Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Federal Circuits, and the U
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Patent andTrademark Office
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Locations
Office locations
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
695 Town Center Drive, 14th Floor
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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What areas of law does Charles August Kertell practice?
Charles August Kertell focuses on Copyright, General, IP, Patent, and Trademark.
Where is Charles August Kertell located?
Charles August Kertell primarily serves clients in Costa Mesa, California, with an office at 695 Town Center Drive, 14th Floor.
How experienced is Charles August Kertell?
Charles August Kertell has 31 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1995.
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