About Joseph J.
Joseph J. Mellema is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2007. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Mellema is a partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, a law firm located in Irvine, California. He has been practicing law for over nineteen years, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Mellema earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he graduated in 2007. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Southern California, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 2002. He also attended Biola University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000. During his time at Loyola Law School, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in intellectual property law.
Mr. Mellema concentrates his practice in the areas of intellectual property law, focusing on patent and trademark litigation. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving patent infringement, trademark disputes, and related intellectual property issues. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Mellema has handled cases in the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to joining Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, he worked as an associate attorney specializing in intellectual property litigation at other law firms in Southern California.
Mr. Mellema is an active member of the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association, the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, the Orange County Bar Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Southern California effectively.
