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Our History

Since 2001, our founder Dan Cotman has been practicing as an intellectual property attorney in the state of California. Making the move from a boutique firm in downtown Los Angeles, Dan opened Cotman IP Law Group, PLC in July 2003.

As the firm’s Managing Partner and head of its intellectual property practice, Dan works with clients to identify areas of potential weakness in any intellectual property portfolio and brings his expertise to develop and implement comprehensive IP protection, monetization and defense strategies.

In addition to his personal accomplishments and over 15 years of intellectual property experience, Dan has built a dependable legal team which helps clients manage their patent and trademark portfolios, brand and works.

The Cotman team of attorneys and paralegals manage and enforce these portfolios in a way that proactively builds value for their clients.

Our Promise

  • Exceptional Quality

    Do it once. Do it right! Our high performance standards result in enforceable IP with real value. We thoroughly vet all work product to deliver exceptional results to our clients the first time.

  • Clear Communication

    Communication is the keystone of good service. We understand that our work is complex, so we communicate clearly and regularly with our clients to help them understand the services we provide.

  • Understanding the Big Picture

    We are always looking out for the best interests of our clients. We make sure that the work we do matches your business strategy, your long-term goals, and your budget.

  • Prompt Response to Inquiries

    We know that the primary source of value in our society is time. Our responsiveness shows that we care about our clients — they can always expect us to respond to calls and e-mails in a timely fashion.

  • NO Surprises!

    We strive to deliver our services at a reasonable and expected price. We are upfront about the anticipated cost of our services before they are performed.

  • Contact Us Today

    Our team is here to see you succeed in all of your intellectual property endeavors. Give us a call, email us, or send us a message today to see how we can help you.

Dan Cotman
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Patent Monetization

We've negotiated hundreds of license agreements and know what it takes to get patent owners paid for their inventions.

Patent Applications

Our experienced patent attorneys are efficient and cost effective at protecting your innovative ideas.

IP Infringement Litigation

Our trial attorneys know IP litigation. We've handled 100s of disputes and understand what it takes to succeed.

Business Law

Running a business is complicated. Let our attorneys guide you through how to keep things in line.

Trademark Protection

If your trademarks are a valuable part of your business. We know that it takes to protect your marks and minimize risk.

Entertainment Law

Entertainment is art. We have a passion for art in all its various forms and dedicate ourselves to protecting creative expression.

We have over 18 years experience in various areas of IP practice.

Named as one of the Top Patent Litigation Firms by Lex Machina, Cotman  is known for its work advocating the rights of inventors and intellectual property owners alike.

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Super Lawyer

Dan Cotman has been named by Thomson Reuters, to the Super Lawyers list for exhibiting excellence in the practice of law for 8  years (2011-2015, and  2018-2021), an accomplishment that puts Cotman among the elite practitioners in the field of intellectual property law.

Community Lawyer

In the local community, Cotman received the Top Attorney award in intellectual property from Pasadena Magazine and was named the Best Attorney/Law Firm by Pasadena Weekly in 2015. 

Dispute Resolution

In 2016 AI International awarded the Dispute Resolution Award to Cotman for successfully resolving an ongoing parade of complex patent infringement cases.

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