Holmes Weinberg, PC
Holmes Weinberg, PC is a Malibu, CALIFORNIA-based trademark practice with 1,535 USPTO filings on file, 423 of which are currently live. The firm has represented 278 distinct trademark owners — a mid-breadth client roster at roughly 5.5 marks per client. In TTAB practice, the firm has handled 818 proceedings, more often as plaintiff (717) than defendant (101). 9 attorneys have appeared at the firm — 5 on TTAB matters, 1 working across both areas.
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