Danton K. Mak
Leech Tishman, LLC | Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC • Pasadena, CA
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Email
Phone
(626) 382-1403
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Address
100 Corson Street, Pasadena, CA, 91103, US
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About
Danton’s reputation is built on his unparalleled ability to bring his extensive knowledge of intellectual property law and chemical engineering to a focused and intense commitment to secure business results. Whether you need to secure protection for intellectual property, avoid infringement claims or implement a business plan, Danton is an ideal addition to your executive team. Starting as a water treatment engineer for Nalco Chemical Company in Illinois, Dalton later added to his chemical engineering credentials work with refineries, petrochemical plants, steel mills, power stations and coal processing plants. Additionally, Danton led marketing and management teams as the head of a steel trading and construction contracting company in Hong Kong before becoming a lawyer. Born and raised in Hong Kong and later moving to Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China, Danton is recognized as one of the foremost Chinese-speaking patent attorneys in the U.S. Click here to subscribe to Danton's Chinese Language IP Bog that is published both in the U.S. and in China. Take a look at the IP related site (quick search of U.S. based IP by owner) that my daughter enabled; she goes to UC Davis Law School, and hopes to be a patent lawyer. In his free time, Danton enjoys bike rides with his children.
About Mergers Acquisitions Law
M&A attorneys handle complex business transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. They guide companies through due diligence and deal structuring. Common matters include mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, deal structuring.
Credentials
Education
1984 University California LosAngeles School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1976 University of Washington BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Mandarin | Cantonese
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Best Lawyers 21st Edition (Litigation-Patent), Best Lawyers in America 2011 2011 Pasadena Magazine Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
Publications
2011 www.cipnews.com.cn Importance of Good Faith in U.S. Litigation (in Chinese) 2011 www.cipnews.com Trade Associations Should Take Lead in IP Litigation Management (in Chinese) 2011 blog.sina.com.cn IP blog (in Chinese language)
Associations
2011 - Present China Intellectual Property News Member of General Council 2004 - Present Hong Kong Association of Southern California General Counsel and Director American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2011 Yangtze River Delta IP Conference (1st) Huzhou, China Linking Up With American IP Culture
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