Beeson Skinner Beverly LLP

Beeson Skinner Beverly LLP (BSB) is a law firm based in Oakland, California. We counsel businesses and entrepreneurs on all aspects of intellectual property (IP) law, including patent, trademark and copyright law.
Attorneys
In 2002, registered patent attorneys Donald Beeson, Kathleen Skinner, and Brian Beverly combined decades of experience in the IP field to form BSB.
Dedicated to a long-standing tradition of providing quality service and results-oriented counsel, we offer a unique combination of experience, technical expertise, and personal attention in a boutique law firm environment that is responsive to our clients' diverse business needs.
Donald Beeson
Partner
J.D. Golden Gate University School of Law
B.S. Electrical Engineering, UC Berkeley
Brian Beverly
Partner
J.D. Golden Gate University School of Law
B.S. Industrial Engineering, UC Berkeley
Stewart Kellar
Associate
J.D. University of San Francisco School of Law
B.A. Radio & Television, San Francisco State
Services
We help clients identify, secure, and protect their intellectual property rights and offer counseling in related business fields.
Patents

Preparation and Prosecution of Patent Applications
Patent Portfolio Development
Enforcement of Patent Rights in the U.S. and Abroad
Patentability and Right to Use Searches and Opinions
Patent Infringement and Validity Opinions
Proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board


Trademarks

Preparation and Prosecution of Trademark Applications
Trademark Portfolio Development
Enforcement of Trademark Rights in the U.S. and Abroad
Trademark Clearance Searches and Opinions
Trademark Infringement Opinions
Oppositions and Cancellation Proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Domain Name Dispute Resolution

Copyright & Other IP Services

Copyright Registrations
Enforcement of Copyrights in the U.S. and Abroad
IP Due Diligence and Audits
Management of Global IP Portfolios
IP Acquisition, Development and Licensing Agreements
Product Distribution and Sales Agreements
Employment Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements
End User Agreements

Technical Expertise
Our attorneys have technical degrees in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering and Materials Science with decades of experience representing clients across a broad range of technology areas.
Electrical Engineering
Lighting Technologies, Headphones & Loudspeakers, Robotics, Optics, Cameras, Printers, Semiconductors, Microwave Equipment, Alternative Energy
Mechanical & Materials Engineering
Engine Technology, Rock Crushing Equipment, Automated Sprinkler Systems, Port Crane and Shipping Equipment, Medical Devices, Surgical Equipment, Underwater Port Technology, Subsurface Fracturing, Construction Materials & Equipment
Computer Software
Encryption and Authentication, Signal Processing and Audio Engineering, Image and Video Processing, Media Streaming Platforms, Mobile Payment Systems, Machine Learning
Consumer Goods
Cooking Utensils, Fashion Accessories and Apparel, Personal Care Products, Sporting Goods, Household Products, Toys, Food Products, Wine & Beverage, Cleaning Products, Scuba Diving Equipment, Pet Care Products

Locations	No. of Attorneys
Oakland,	3

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Corporate - Technology Transactions	2
IP	1
IP - Trademark/Copyright	1
Litigation - General (consumer)	2