Salient Counsel PC

Salient Counsel PC is a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Mission Viejo, California, with over 44 years of combined experience safeguarding the creative endeavors of businesses and individuals. Our team is dedicated to demystifying legal complexities and providing accessible, client-centric solutions in the realm of intellectual property.

We offer a comprehensive suite of legal services designed to protect your intellectual property across various stages of development and use, including:

• Trademark Counseling and Prosecution: Assisting in selecting strong trademarks, conducting clearance searches, and navigating the trademark application process with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Copyright Counseling and Prosecution: Advising on copyright protection for original works, such as literary creations, designs, and software, and assisting in registering copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office.
• Trade Secret Counseling: Helping identify and protect valuable trade secrets, including confidential formulas, inventions, and customer lists.
• Publicity Rights Counseling: Advising on protecting personal identity aspects, such as name and likeness.

Our managing attorney, Andy Nelson, represents clients in business, commercial, and intellectual property matters. His practice emphasizes the development of effective strategies for trademark and copyright protection, enforcement, licensing, and dispute resolution, including practice before the USPTO and TTAB. Andy has helped businesses in various industries, including technology, food and beverage, apparel, manufacturing, and services. He is admitted to practice in California state and federal courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Andy received his law degree from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington.

At Salient Counsel PC, we are committed to providing strong protection, strategic guidance, and peace of mind to our clients, ensuring their intellectual property is secure and allowing them to focus on what they do best-creating, innovating, and building their business.