Enter legal issue and location
Roland J. Tong - Costa Mesa, CA
695 Town Center Drive4th Floor Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Roland Tong Attorney for Manning & Kass Ellrod Ramirez Trester LLP
Costa Mesa Intellectual Property Lawyer
Overview
Roland Tong has over a decade of experience in IP litigation and Patent Prosecution. Having worked as a partner and shareholder at large and mid-size law firms, he has represented companies, such as Ford Motor Company, Oracle, and Lear, in obtaining their US and international patents. Mr. Tong has conducted numerous trademark clearance and patent novelty searches, and has rendered many patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate, and infringement opinions. Technologies handled by Mr. Tong include mechanical, computer software, gaming devices, medical devices, sports equipment, and chemical arts.
Mr. Tong has also served as General Counsel and In-house IP Counsel for industry leading companies. In these capacities, Mr. Tong built their IP portfolios, conducted brainstorming sessions with their inventors, prepared various types of IP agreements, and designed and implemented IP review systems for their products so that IP infringement risks are minimized.
Mr. Tong devotes half of his practice in Intellectual Property Litigation. He handles various forms of IP Litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress infringement and unfair competition. Mr. Tong has represented clients in several jurisdictions, including California, Texas, and Ohio. Cases handled by Mr. Tong includes defending companies accused of infringing utility or design patents in various industries, such as the automotive industry, mobile phone accessories, residential window coverings manufacturing, wire handling equipment, custom motorcycle manufacturing, and printer cartridge remanufacturing industries.
Passionate about all areas of IP law, he has authored various legal articles that have been published in highly respected publications and newsletters. For four consecutive years, Mr. Tong has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. Only 5% of the practicing attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction.
About Roland J. Tong
Practice Areas
- Intellectual Property
- Patent Infringement
- Science & Technology Law
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Patent Prosecution
- Patent Litigation
- IP Litigation
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Immigration
Litigation
- 50%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- California, 2001
- Nevada, 2001
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court District of Nevada
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
Specialties and Certifications
- Registered Patent Attorney, US Patent and Trademark Office, 2000
Other Affiliations
- Orange County Patent Law Association (Member)
- Judge Paul R. Michel American IP Inn of the Court (Member)
Classes and Seminars
- Current Trends of Recharger Patent Litigation , Asia Imaging Fair, 2012 - Present
- Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Patent Decisions , Dunes CLE, OCPLA, 2009 - Present
Past Positions
- Brooks Kushman, PC, Patent Attorney, 2012 - 2014
- Jackson DeMarco Tidus Peckenpaugh, Patent Attorney, 2010 - 2012
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 2001
J.D.
Honors: First Honors Award on Patent Law
Law Review: Entertainment Law Review, Staffwriter - Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, 1995
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Patent Exhaustion and Permissible Repair, New Matter, California Bar IP Section, 34, 2009
Office Information
Address
695 Town Center Drive4th Floor Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone
Fax
- 949-419-0956
Websites
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Roland J. Tong
Honors
- First Honors in Patent Prosecution, 2011 - 2023
- Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2011 - 2014
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.
Write Your Review
Fields marked with an * are required
Map Location
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
- Comfort Level
- - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
- Credentials
- - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
- Cost
- - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
- City
- - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
Want to check lawyer discipline?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.