About Steve Payam
Steve Payam Hassid is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California in 2002, holding. He is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a patent attorney. Mr. Hassid is the managing partner at Partners Law Group, Inc., a law firm located in Santa Monica, California. His practice focuses on intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and business law, serving clients throughout California and beyond.
Mr. Hassid earned his Juris Doctor degree from Hastings College of the Law in 2001. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California at San Diego, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a focus on Physiology and Neuroscience in 1998. During his time at Hastings, he developed a strong foundation in intellectual property law, which has been central to his legal career.
Mr. Hassid's practice areas encompass a wide range of intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark litigation, patent prosecution, and business law. He has represented clients in various technology sectors, assisting with patent and trademark applications, licensing agreements, and resolving disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation. His experience spans all stages of legal proceedings, from initial case evaluation and discovery to settlement negotiations and trial representation.
Throughout his career, Mr. Hassid has held significant positions in prominent law firms. He served as an associate at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP from 2001 to 2006, where he gained experience in patent and trademark law. From 2006 to 2010, he was senior counsel at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, further honing his expertise in intellectual property matters. In 2010, he became a partner at Silicon Edge Law Group LLP, where he continued to provide comprehensive legal services to clients. In 2014, he joined Partners Law Group, Inc., where he currently serves as managing partner, offering a full spectrum of intellectual property and business legal services.
Mr. Hassid is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, the American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the American Business Trial Lawyers Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is also a member of the State Bar of California. Additionally, he is fluent in Persian, enabling him to effectively serve a diverse clientele.
