About Todd
Todd Bontemps built a steady path into the law through a mix of liberal arts study and formal legal training. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1987. He then completed his Juris Doctor at Santa Clara University School of Law in 1992. Those formative years shaped his analytical approach and fostered an interest in intellectual property matters.
After law school Bontemps entered private practice and moved into matters that intersected with trademark and brand protection. Over time he took on more responsibility and now serves as a partner at Potomac Law Group. His partnership reflects a long-term engagement in commercial and intellectual property issues rather than a short stint in boutique practice.
Bontemps maintains professional ties that align with trademark work. He is a current member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of California. International and European trademark organizations also count him among their members. He belongs to the International Trademark Association, the Institute of Trade Mark Lawyers (UK) and MARQUES — The Association of European Trade Mark Owners. Those memberships indicate regular involvement in cross-border trademark conversations and industry developments.
He is authorized to practice in California. That jurisdictional link informs the local dimension of his practice, especially when U.S. trademark law and state-level matters intersect. His work often requires attention to both domestic filing strategies and international rights management, a balance reflected in his association activity.
Colleagues describe Bontemps as methodical. He approaches clearance, filing and enforcement matters with an emphasis on careful analysis and procedural accuracy. He has worked on matters that require coordination across offices and time zones. This kind of work favors practitioners who can parse statutory deadlines and manage complex portfolios.
Outside of casework his professional memberships keep him connected to new developments in trademark policy and practice. They also provide channels for professional exchange with counsel outside the United States. He participates in those networks while practicing from his base at Potomac Law Group.
As of 2026 he continues to practice law in California, handling trademark-related legal matters and advising clients on brand protection and related intellectual property concerns.
