Darren Quinn
Top rated Intellectual Property Litigation attorney in Del Mar, California
Law Offices of Darren J. Quinn
Practice areas: Intellectual Property Litigation, Appellate, Business Litigation; view more
Licensed in California since: 1990
Education: University of San Diego School of Law
Based in Del Mar, California, Darren Quinn is a seasoned civil litigation trial and appellate attorney who brings over 35 years of legal experience to his practice. Serving clients throughout San Diego, from his firm, the Law Offices of Darren J. Quinn, he focuses on intellectual property litigation, complex civil appeals, business litigation and anti-SLAPP defense. Having successfully tried dozens of bench and jury trials, he has also spearheaded high-stakes cases involving consumer class actions, securities disputes, antitrust matters and complicated contract litigation.
Recognized for landmark achievements in federal court, Mr. Quinn’s practice features extensive experience handling multidefendant copyright, trademark, utility and design patent disputes. Notably, he served as trial counsel in securing a $460,800 copyright infringement verdict against Zazzle, one of California's top copyright verdicts. From litigating against over 950 TV station defendants to defending major brands like Playboy, Porsche and Cobra Golf, his career reflects an elaborate trial record and dedicated appellate advocacy.
Mr. Quinn’s unwavering dedication to client service is demonstrated by securing monumental results in complex intellectual property disputes. In 2023, he obtained a landmark $65.9 million patent infringement verdict against an overseas manufacturer, ranking among the top verdicts nationally, alongside a $5.2 million judgment against dozens of defaulted co-defendants. By combining sophisticated financial acumen with aggressive courtroom representation, he ensures that each client’s vital business assets and legal interests are fully protected at every stage.
A solid academic foundation in business and law has anchored Mr. Quinn’s distinguished legal practice for over three decades. After earning a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, he obtained his Juris Doctor from the USD School of Law in 1990. Licensed in California that same year, he established his private practice in 1997, continually providing steadfast, tailored defense and advocacy for every client he serves.
Practice areas
Intellectual Property Litigation, Appellate, Business LitigationFocus areas
Appeals
- 80% Intellectual Property Litigation
- 10% Appellate
- 10% Business Litigation
First Admitted: 1990, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-quinn-5607983/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Federal Bar Association, San Diego Chapter (and many prior years), 2022
- Irish American Bar Association of San Diego (any many prior years), 2024
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Sole trial counsel in patent infringement jury verdict against manufacturer in China for for $65,942,256 that constitutes top 61 of all verdicts in the nation and top 7 verdicts in California. , 2023
- Sole trial counsel that obtained judgment for patent infringement against manufacturer in China for $5,278,142 for joint and several liability with 40 defaulted defendants selling on Amazon.com that constitutes Top 31 bench award in the nation., 2023
- One of the trial counsel in copyright infringement verdict against Zazzle for $460,800 that was the Top 2 verdicts in California for copyright infringement., 2017
Pro bono / Community Service
- Successfully defended indigent copyright infringement defendant in a Bit Torrent copyright infringement action, including filing motion for summary judgment. Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe, USDC SD Cal., No. 3:21-cv-00063-AJB-AHG., 2022
Educational Background
- University of Tennessee - Knoxville - B.S. Accounting (passed CPA exam) - Graduated With Honors, 1982-1986
Other Outstanding Achievements
- As of July, 2026, at least 130 opinions of federal district courts, federal courts of appeals for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 9th, 10th and Federal Circuits, the US Supreme Court and California courts of appeal are published in Lexis or other reporters where Darren J. Quinn is counsel., 2026
- Amicus Brief to US Supreme Court on behalf of several copyright creator rights groups in support of Petitioner regarding published vs. unpublished works. Gold Value Int’l Textile, Inc. v. Sanctuary Clothing, LLC, 589 U.S. 1263, 140 S. Ct. 1294 (2020), 2020
- Amicus Brief to US Supreme Court on behalf of several copyright creator rights groups in support of Petitioner regarding copyright registration fraud issue in connection with Unicolors, Inc. v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P., 595 U.S. 178, 142 S. Ct. 941 (2022), 2020
- Petition for writ of certiorari to US Supreme Court regarding 17 U.S.C. §1202 copyright management information liability. Stevens v. CoreLogic, Inc., 586 U.S. 1151, 139 S. Ct. 1222 (2019), 2019
Industry Groups
- Clothing Manufacturers
- copyright owners/creators
- graphic artists
- patent owners/inventors
- Photographers
- Trademark Owners
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2027