About Us

It starts with your vision.

From vision to protection, we’ve got you covered.

At Linford IP, we believe your ideas are worth protecting. Whether you’re launching a startup with a creative new idea, or you’re managing a Fortune 500 company securing new trademarks for a worldwide marketing campaign, you can rely on our proven track record of over 25 years specializing in intellectual property law matters.

We have represented clients from around the world of all sizes and in a multitude of industries, from upcoming and established restaurant and beverage companies, technology startups and leaders in the field, wine and liquor companies from well-established to new startups, fashion and apparel companies, and large multinational companies in the health and wellness industry.

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SoCal Based.
Globally Positioned.

Founding partner, Elizabeth Linford, brings decades of experience as a former partner in several internationally renowned IP law firms, and was Head of the Trademark and Digital Brands Departments of the Los Angeles office of a multinational law firm. Utilizing our global network of foreign associates specializing in intellectual property matters allows us to effectively represent our clients and to secure and protect their valuable intellectual property rights around the world and in the markets that are strategically important to them.

We are also sought out as US counsel for foreign law firms and corporations requiring experienced and effective US counsel for protection of trademarks and copyright assets with the United States Trademark Office and US Copyright Office.

Meet the founder.

Elizabeth Linford
Founder, Linford IP

Elizabeth Linford is the Founder of Linford IP. With over twenty-five years’ experience working exclusively in the areas of IP and business law and as a former partner in several highly renowned boutique IP firms, Elizabeth has protected some of the world’s most famous brands and developed global branding strategies to ensure protection and expansion of her clients’ valuable trademark assets. Elizabeth has been a trusted advisor to clients ranging from solo entrepreneurs and startup companies to multinational Fortune 100 and 500 companies, spanning a wide array of industries including restaurant services, food and beverage, alcohol and spirits, entertainment, health and wellness, and consumer products.

Her practice has been focused on domestic and international trademark clearance and prosecution, global portfolio management, strategy and counseling, contentious matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, copyright and trade dress protection and enforcement, IP licensing, internet content-related matters, and domain name management, protection, acquisition and recovery.

While earning her Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Elizabeth served as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable R. J. Groh, Jr., U.S. Magistrate Judge, in U.S. District Court, Central District of California. She is a member of the California State Bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, and California Supreme Court. Elizabeth is honored to have been included in the “Top 250 Women in IP” and designated an “IP Star” by Managing IP Magazine for over ten consecutive years.

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