My experience includes more than 125 weeks of trial in complex high-value cases in federal and state courts and regulatory administrative trials throughout the United States. In 2001, I opened my own practice to help clients resolve complex disputes and to address fundamental civil wrongs. Based near Silicon Valley, I have handled intellectual property matters in different high-tech sectors including telecommunications, wireless technology, security systems industry, and computer software.
Big Firm Experience
Before founding Fergus, A Law Office, at the end of 2001, I practiced for 22 years as a trial lawyer in one of the top 30 national law firms, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP. I was one of that firm's senior trial partners and managed their largest litigation group while maintaining an active trial practice in bet-the-company cases.
Small Firm Attention
Because I am a sole practitioner, all my clients get the benefit of my 29 years of experience, my attention to their problem and prompt responsive communications. Since opening my San Francisco office, I have represented plaintiffs and defendants at trial or in settlements that resolved complex litigation including intellectual property matters.
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Areas of Law
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Intellectual Property 2
- Trade Secrets
- Copyrights
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Entertainment Law
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Other 24
- Internet Copyright Law
- Copyright Infringement (music, literary works, software)
- Celebrity Right of Publicity
- Intellectual Property Infringement
- Literary Property
- Artistic Property
- Brand Management
- Intellectual Property Enforcement
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Internet Intellectual Property
- Proprietary Rights
- Entertainment Litigation
- Artists Rights
- Music Copyright
- Music Licensing
- Music Law
- Entertainment Contracts
- Copyright Infringement
- Copyright Litigation
- Software Copyright
- Software Protection
- Information Technology Contracts
- Theft of Trade Secrets
- Trade Secret Misappropriation
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1979, Wisconsin
1981, California
District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Circuits
U.S. Supreme Court
MembershipsState Bar of California
State Bar of Wisconsin
American Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
Class of 1979
J.D.
cum laude
New York University
Class of 1981
LL.M.
with honors
Other EducationStanford University
Class of 1976
A.B.
Economics
Stanford University
Class of 1976
A.B.
with honors
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1954
Racine, Wisconsin, 1954
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535 Mission Street, 14th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94105U.S.A.
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Activity
Legal Community Contributions
- Blog How Entertainment Lawyers Work May 17, 2012 • Entertainment Law
- Blog Celebrities Fight Trademark Infringement Jul 31, 2011 • Entertainment Law
- Blog How to Find the Right Intellectual Property Lawyer Jul 24, 2011 • Intellectual Property
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Gary S. Fergus is admitted to practice in California, District of Columbia and Wisconsin.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Gary S. Fergus has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?Yes, Gary S. Fergus offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Gary S. Fergus attended New York University and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?Gary S. Fergus is listed in the Intellectual Property Law, Patent, Trademark, Copyright and Unfair Competition, Sports and Entertainment Law, Trademark, Copyright and and Unfair Competition section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.