Jennifer A. Golinveaux, IP Attorney in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA
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Jennifer A. Golinveaux is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on IP.
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- San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
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- Handles IP matters from San Francisco, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).
About Jennifer A. Golinveaux: Jennifer A. Golinveaux is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on IP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jennifer A. Golinveaux
Jennifer concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jennifer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in San Francisco, California
Jennifer takes ip matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jennifer A. Golinveaux — Attorney of California ip experience
Jennifer A. Golinveaux is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on IP.
Jennifer is a trusted and precedent-setting intellectual property trial lawyer guiding technology, media, and consumer brands through high‑stakes copyright, trademark, and innovation‑driven litigation. She guides clients through disputes at the intersection of intellectual property law, technology, and business strategy when legal outcomes have significant operational or reputational impact. Through her litigation and advisory work, Jennifer helps clients protect and enforce intellectual property assets while navigating evolving legal standards governing online content and brand use.
Jennifer is a widely recognized litigator who focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation and counseling, representing clients across a variety of industries, including digital media, technology, consumer products, financial services, and food and beverage. Her work centers on disputes involving copyright, trademark, trade dress, design patents, right of publicity, and internet‑based claims, often arising from digital platforms, online publishing, and emerging technologies. Jennifer regularly handles complex matters involving the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, secondary liability, and generative AI (GenAI). Her experience includes representing media and technology companies and online platforms in claims related to use of content online, enforcing and defending trademark rights for global brands, and litigating unfair competition and false advertising disputes. She also represents clients in high‑stakes matters involving digital media distribution, online marketplaces, GenAI, and content moderation issues.How Jennifer handles ip matters
Jennifer is a trusted and precedent-setting intellectual property trial lawyer guiding technology, media, and consumer brands through high‑stakes copyright, trademark, and innovation‑driven litigation. She guides clients through disputes at the intersection of intellectual property law, technology, and business strategy when legal outcomes have significant operational or reputational impact.…
The kind of cases Jennifer takes
Jennifer reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Jennifer A. Golinveaux's legal education and bar admissions
University of San Francisco
J.D. · 1999
Jennifer studied at J.D. in University of San Francisco.
Law school and academic background
Jennifer completed J.D. in University of San Francisco. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jennifer runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Jennifer A. Golinveaux
Jennifer has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026).
Locations
Jennifer A. Golinveaux's office in San Francisco
Jennifer's primary office is at 55 Second Street, Suite 2100, San Francisco, California, 94105. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Jennifer A. Golinveaux — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jennifer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jennifer charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jennifer will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jennifer
Jennifer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jennifer confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jennifer's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jennifer A. Golinveaux
How much does it cost to hire Jennifer for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennifer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jennifer offer a free consultation?
Jennifer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Jennifer's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in California typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jennifer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jennifer take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Jennifer is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jennifer will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jennifer?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jennifer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jennifer accepting new ip clients right now?
Jennifer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Jennifer handles ip matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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