Brian Kinder
Top rated Intellectual Property Litigation attorney in Irvine, California
The Kinder Law Group
Practice areas: Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property
Licensed in California since: 2001
Education: Southwestern Law School
Selected to Rising Stars: 2008 
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Brian Kinder is a top-rated attorney practicing in the Irvine, California area. Providing legal representation in California for a variety of different issues, Brian Kinder was selected to Rising Stars for 2008. He is admitted to practice before the courts in California.
After completing undergraduate studies, Brian Kinder attended law school. Brian Kinder was enrolled at Southwestern Law School. He earned a juris doctor degree in 2000. Brian Kinder was admitted to the practice of law in 2000.
Attorneys like Brian Kinder are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field.
Brian Kinder represents clients with Intellectual Property Litigation issues. Additional legal issues represented include Intellectual Property.
First Admitted: 2000
Professional Webpage: https://tklglaw.com/about/brian-p-kinder/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member Orange County Bar Association, 2026
- Member Intellectual Property Law Section of California State Bar, 2026
- Member Litigation Section of California State Bar, 2026
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding - GUARDSLINK. When my client with a pending trademark application for TGS GUARDLINK360 was refused registration based upon a prior trademark registration for GUARDSLINK, I filed a petition to cancel the cited registration on behalf of my client. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted my petition for cancellation and ordered the GUARDSLINK registration cancelled. The refusal to register my client's application was then withdrawn and their application was approved for registration., 2026
- Sweet James v. Sweet Justice Trademark Infringement Litigation: U.S. District Court, Central District of CaliforniaOutcome: Case dismissed pursuant to confidential settlement agreement.Description: Defended a trademark infringement action by personal injury attorneys SWEET JAMES against our client’s use of the SWEET JUSTICE trademark. Did we win? We can’t tell you because it is confidential, but you can come to your own conclusion here: www.sweetjustice.com (client is still using the trademark)., 2024
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding – NOTARY NATION. When my client with a pending trademark application for NOTARY NATION was refused registration based upon a prior trademark registration for the same mark, I filed a petition to cancel the cited registration on behalf of my client. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted my petition for cancellation and ordered the NOTARY NATION registration cancelled. The refusal to register my client's application was then withdrawn and the application was approved for registration., 2023
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding – FULL SMILE. When my client with a pending trademark application for FULLER SMILES was refused registration based upon a prior trademark registration for FULL SMILE, I filed a petition to cancel the cited registration on behalf of my client. The matter was resolved by way of a confidential settlement agreement, but included a public co-existence and consent agreement. I was then able to persuade the Trademark Office to withdraw the refusal to register my client's application and get my client's application approved for registration., 2025
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding - MOOCHIES FOR MOOCHERS. When my client with a pending trademark application for MOOCHERS ONLY was refused registration based upon a prior trademark registration for MOOCHIES FOR MOOCHERS, I filed a petition to cancel the cited registration on behalf of my client. The matter was resolved by way of a confidential settlement agreement, but included a public co-existence and consent agreement. I was then able to persuade the Trademark Office to withdraw the refusal to register my client's application and get my client's application approved for registration., 2025
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding – MR. KOLOHE. A third party filed a petition to cancel my client’s registration for MR. KOLOHE and I defended the client in the proceedings. After months of litigation and contested proceedings, I filed a motion seeking entry of judgment and dismissal of the proceedings. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted my motion and dismissed the proceedings with prejudice allowing my client to retain ownership of their registration., 2024
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding - TAURUS. When my client with a pending trademark application for TAURUS was refused registration based upon a prior trademark registration for the same mark, I filed a petition to cancel the cited registration on behalf of my client. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted my petition for cancellation and ordered the TAURUS registration cancelled. The refusal to register my client's application was then withdrawn and the application was approved for registration., 2024
- MIB Security Group v. MIB-Shield. Trademark Infringement Litigation: U.S. District Court, Central District of California - obtained $1.6 million summary judgment for trademark infringement and domain name cybersquatting on behalf of a client., 2024
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding - NOVATECH MULTIMEDIA & SECURITY. When my client with pending trademark applications for NOVATECH and NOVATECH PRO was refused registration based upon a prior trademark registration for NOVATECH MULTIMEDIA & SECURITY, I filed a petition to cancel the cited registration on behalf of my client. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted my petition for cancellation and ordered the NOVATECH MULTIMEDIA & SECURITY registration cancelled. The refusals to register my client's applications were then withdrawn and the applications were approved for registration., 2024
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding - EXAGE. When my client with a pending trademark application for XAGE3 was refused registration based upon a prior trademark registration for EXAGE, I filed a petition to cancel the cited registration on behalf of my client. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted my petition for cancellation and ordered the EXAGE registration cancelled. The refusal to register my client's application was then withdrawn and the application was approved for registration., 2024
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding – STR. When my client with a pending trademark application for STR NATURAL was refused registration based upon a prior trademark registration for STR, I filed a petition to cancel the cited registration on behalf of my client. The matter was resolved by way of a confidential settlement agreement, but included a public co-existence and consent agreement. I was then able to persuade the Trademark Office to withdraw the refusal to register my client's application and get my client's application approved for registration., 2024
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding – ORGANIC LOVE. When my client with a pending trademark application for LOVE IS ORGANIC was refused registration based upon a prior trademark registration for the ORGANIC LOVE, I filed a petition to cancel the cited registration on behalf of my client. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted my petition for cancellation and ordered the ORGANIC LOVE registration cancelled. The refusal to register my client's application was then withdrawn and the application was approved for registration., 2023
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Cancellation Proceeding – NEW SHOOTS. When my client with a pending trademark application for SHOOTZ was refused registration based upon a prior trademark registration for the same mark, I filed a petition to cancel the cited registration on behalf of my client. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted my petition for cancellation and ordered the NEW SHOOTS registration cancelled. The refusal to register my client's application was then withdrawn and the application was approved for registration., 2022
Representative Clients
- Trademark Transactional Client: NIKOLAY. Global ballet and dancewear brand, 2026
- Trademark Transactional Client: EASY CARE. National pool and spa chemical products. , 2026
- Trademark Transactional Client: CODEBREAKER. National consulting services., 2026
- Trademark Transactional Client: MAUI SANDALS. National footwear and clothing products., 2026
- Trademark Transactional Client: NOVATECH. National networking and cabling installation services., 2026
- Trademark Transactional Client: TARA. International hair care and hair styling products., 2026
- Trademark Transactional Client: COLORPROOF. International hair care and hair styling products., 2026
- Trademark Transactional Client: COBRA. National motorcycles parts and accessories., 2026
- Trademark Transactional Client: NOVA. National medical assistance products., 2026
- Trademark Transactional Client: RODEO 39. Real estate developer and public market, 2026
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Pepperdine University School of Law Mediation Certificate, 2015
Educational Background
- Graduated With Honors (Cum Laude) from Southwestern University School of Law, 1996-2000
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Common Issues Encountered in Trademark Infringement Lawsuits Intellectual Property Department, 2015
Other Outstanding Achievements
- OC Metro Lawyer of the Year, 2013
Honors
- Received award acknowledging excellence in the practice of intellectual property law., Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction, 2026
- Received a rank of perfect 10 in the area of trademark applications from Avvo.com. , Perfect 10 Rating Trademark Applications, Avvo, 2026
- Received a rank of perfect 10 in the area of trademark infringement from Avvo.com. , Perfect 10 Rating Trademark Infringement, Avvo, 2026
- Graduated from law school with honors (cum laude)., Cum Laude, Southwestern University School of Law, 2000
- Member and Associate Editor of the Southwestern University Law Review., Associate Editor, Southwestern Law Review, 1998
Industry Groups
- International Trademark Association
Office location for Brian Kinder
19200 Von Karman Ave
Fourth Floor
Irvine, CA 92612
Selections
1 Year Rising Stars
- Rising Stars: 2008