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Danton K. Mak

Partner

Danton K. Mak is a partner at Leech Tishman and a member of the Intellectual Property and International Practice Groups. Danton is based in Leech Tishman’s Pasadena office and focuses his practice in all aspects of intellectual property and related business and corporate counseling, including M&A and inbound investments.

Danton is experienced in industry, management and the law. His influence extends beyond the United States, and Hong Kong,Taiwan and Mainland China. Danton’s insight, knowledge, experience and contacts throughout the U.S. and the Far East have proven invaluable to clients seeking to establish ventures or business operations at home or abroad.

In his over 30 years of practice in Southern California, Danton has defended many lawsuits involving Chinese clients and companies, and also assisted in developing these clients’ IP portfolios. He is a registered patent attorney, and has personally handled over 1,000 trademark application cases. Danton’s efforts are characterized by a focused and intense commitment to secure business results. Danton was born and raised in Hong Kong, and speaks both Mandarin and Cantonese. Whether the client needs to secure protection for intellectual property, avoid infringement claims, or formulate or implement a business plan, Danton is an ideal addition to the management team. Recent experience include assisting Asian clients to establish U.S. operations, and to comply with the associated myriad U.S. regulations.

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Danton possesses a technical background in chemical engineering. He was previously a water treatment engineer for Nalco Chemical Company in Illinois. In addition, he has worked in refineries, petrochemical plants, steel mills, power stations and coal processing plants. Danton also has substantial marketing and management experience. He ran a steel trading and construction contracting company in Hong Kong before he became a lawyer. Danton is recognized as one of the foremost Chinese-speaking patent attorneys in the U.S.

Academics
J.D., University of California, Los Angeles
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Washington

Admissions
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
California

Experience
Sheldon Mak & Anderson, P.C.
Nalco Chemical Company

Professional Accolades
The Best Lawyers in America: Litigation-Patent Law (2015-2021)
Best Professional Award, Pacific Trade & Cultural Alliance (2016)
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine (2012-2017, 2021)

Publications
Copyright World
International Times (Chinese)
World Journal (Chinese)

Community Involvement
Givemore.org (Founder)
Hong Kong Association of Southern California (General Counsel, 2008-2016; President; 2016-present)
Los Angeles Chinese Chamber of Commerce (Honorary Advisor, 2017)

Insights

Mar. 5, 2021  |  News

Leech Tishman Sponsors HKASC 29th Chinese New Year Virtual Gala as Corporate Banquet Chair

Feb. 12, 2021  |  News

Leech Tishman Attorneys Recognized as “Top Attorneys in Pasadena” by Pasadena Magazine

Aug. 20, 2020  |  News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers In America In National Survey

Mar. 4, 2020  |  News

Leech Tishman Attorneys Named “Top Attorneys in Pasadena” by Pasadena Magazine

Aug. 15, 2019  |  News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers of America 2020 Edition

May. 4, 2018  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Featured in The Straits Times International Edition

Leech Tishman Intellectual Property Partner Danton K. Mak was recently featured in The Straits Times…

May. 3, 2018  |  News

Leech Tishman Partner Presents at the HKASC Belt and Road Forum

On Friday, April 27, 2018, the Hong Kong Association of Southern California hosted a business…

Mar. 30, 2018  |  News

Leech Tishman Los Angeles Area Offices Move to New Location in Pasadena, CA

PASADENA, CA – March 30, 2018 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce the continued…

Mar. 6, 2018  |  News

Leech Tishman Serves As Corporate Banquet Chair At HKASC 26th Chinese New Year Gala

PITTSBURGH, PA – March 6, 2018 – Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC (“Leech Tishman”)…

Nov. 10, 2017  |  News

Leech Tishman Recognized as U.S. News- Best Lawyers in 2018 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

PITTSBURGH, PA – November 10, 2017- Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that it was…

Aug. 18, 2017  |  News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers of America 2018 Edition

PITTSBURGH, PA – August 18, 2017 – Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl LLC (Leech Tishman)…

Nov. 1, 2016  |  News

Leech Tishman Recognized By U.S. News – Best Lawyers® In 2016 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

PITTSBURGH, PA – November 1, 2016 – Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl LLC (Leech Tishman)…

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Email: dmak@leechtishman.com

Phone: 412.261.1600

Fax: 412.227.5551

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