We are a leader in copyright law in the United States. Unicourt.com has identified Vondran Legal® as the #1 Copyright Infringement Defense Law Firm in the United States for 2020. We expect to repeat this in 2021. LexMachina also has us as #19 Copyright litigation law firm in the United States as far as number of cases handled since 2017. We are fair but tough copyright defenders and help select rights holders protect their rights in film, movie, video, photo, software, architecture and other rights.
From software audits and licensing disputes, to DMCA law (1202 circumvention disputes), copyright licensing, clearance, and fair use defense/opinion letters, and online peer to peer (p2p file sharing) law involving Strike 3 lawsuits. We have a vast amount of experience and our clients love us.
Meet Attorney Steve®
State Bar Licensing
Our law firm is licensed to practice law in California and Arizona. We handle software audits and EULA licensing disputes in all states as these cases are typically brought as copyright infringement matters, with copyright demands being made and threats to hold officers and directors personally liable (despite the protection of the "corporate veil").
Consultations
If your company has received a legal demand letter, notice of copyright infringement, notice of ISP subpeona, cease and desist letter or even a call from an aggressive software lawyer seeking a settlement for "piracy" of their software call us for a free initial consultation.
We have literally helped hundreds of companies get through compliance audits and licensing disputes since our inception in 2004. Call us at (877) 276-5084.
We offer 30 minute and one hour consultations through our TikTok page ([email protected]).
Our Helpful Legal YouTube Channel
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Introduction
I have done a lot of things in my 17 years of law practice and in my life in general. This page will describe some of my highlights:
- Graduated Whittier Law School (Top grade in Contracts and Entertainment Law). Yes, I love entertainment and copyright law.
- Played in the College World Series / inducted into Fresno State Baseball Hall of Fame / Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th round. If you have kids that play sports, read Attorney Steve Baseball story that discusses the ups and downs of my baseball journey.
- Passed California Bar examination on the first attempt (without taking bar prep class – learn more from this video)
- Later passed the Arizona bar exam and admitted to the bar in 2008.
- Previously licensed as a real estate broker (in both California and Arizona).
- Appeared on Fox News as legal analyst (3 times). Wow, who would have known I was in high demand? They even sent a limo to pick me up.
- Appeared in many federal court cases (arguing in front of many judges appointed by Presidents of the United States). I LOVE federal court and have appeared in over 200+ cases!!!
- Become a leader in the area of copyright infringement law (photo infringement, software audits, Strike 3 and Malibu Media defense)
- Grew my Youtube channel to up to over 3.5 MILLION video views and currently over 32,000 subscribers.
- Have a strong list of client reviews on Avvo.
- We have recently been identified by Unicourt.com as the #1 copyright infringement defense law firm (in terms of cases handled) for the year 2020. We are on pace to repeat that performance in 2021.
- LexMachina tracks copyright counsel and the number of cases handled from 2017 to present. Vondran Legal® is proud to appear as #21 on this list of law firms across the United States and this nationwide recognition is something we take very serious.
- Few IP firms in the United States have handled the number of software disputes as we have. We have handled many major software publishers such as Siemens, Hexagon (Vero), Solidworks, Microsoft, Adobe, Business Software Alliance ("BSA"), Autodesk, VB Conversion, Synopsis, CNC, and more.
- We have taken on some of the TOP BIGLAW firms in the Country over the years. See our list below.
- We have emerging practice areas in TV Signal Piracy (Dish-Nagrastgar) and boxing piracy cases (ex. Joe Hand Promotions) and fair use opinion letters. Stay tuned for more information.
You can also see some of our accomplishments here.
Sample Software audit settlements can be found here.
Photo infringement settlements.
“BigLaw” firms we have been up against, counsel in the case, or advised on demand letters
Here is a list of some of the big law firms (and consulting firms) in the United States that we have gone “toe to toe” within handling a variety of business, real estate, and intellectual property matters and/or consulted in regard to demand letters (normally copyright infringement related). If you received a letter from any of these companies call us for a consultation:
- Jaburk Wilk
- Allen Matkins
- Gordon & Rees
- Johnson & Pham
- Sullivan & Worcester
- The Venable
- Bryan Cave
- Troutman Sanders
- Robins Kaplan
- Fox Rothschild
- Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
- Arent Fox
- Kilpatrick Townsend
- Reed Smith
- Perkins Coie
- Fenwick & West, LLP
- Geragos & Geragos
- Loeb & Loeb
- KPMG
- Greenberg Traurig
- Osborne Maledon
- McGuireWoods
- Taft
- Duane Morris, LLP
- Onellp
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- Lee and Hayes
- Fried, Framme and Thrush
- Greenspoon Marder
- Procopio
- Sideman (San Francisco)
- Jenner & Block
- SRIP Law
- Orrick
This is not a complete list and we have taken on many other big, medium, and small solo law firms. To take a deeper look at my story, click here.
UniCourt identifies Attorney Steve® as Top Copyright Litigation Defense Lawyer in 2020
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Contact Us
You can reach us by phone at (877) 276-5084 or email us through our contact form.
Due to the volume of our emails, we cannot get back to everyone but we will always do our best.
Recent Blog Posts
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Dish Nagrastar TV signal priacy settlement approach including the "cooperation clause"
Federal docket shows G & G Closed Circuit defaults can be risky
Vondran Legal® Prevails in WIPO Domain Dispute
Recommendations
- Amazing is an understatement to describe the service provided by Steve and Lisa. From day one, they have been professional, friendly, and able to explain to me what would happen and the risk involved in different decision that I make for my legal case. They have deliver the most important aspect ...
- Lisa was great in explaining the steps and what to expect as far as outcome.So far, everything has worked out as I had hoped and the case was ultimately dismissed.Can't thank Steve and Lisa enough!!
- I truly believe Steve and Lisa were Heaven sent to protect the innocent and unaware with regards to the temptations of the internet. Although several thousand miles away they did not hesitate to represent me. They asked noting of me other than to be honest and forthcoming. My case had unforeseen ...
- Steve was beyond helpful in advising me on my company's possible issues regarding software licensing. He clearly knows his stuff. Though I hope to not need him in the future, he is absolutely our company's go-to, in any software or similar IP case going forward. And his youtube content is excelle...
- My son was utterly panicky and bewildered when he learned he was involved in a copyright infringement case. A bright young man, he feared his financial would be ruined. My, aren't we glad we found Steve Vondran ! Steve and Lisa would help before (educate), during (keep informed of progress) and a...
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Steve Is Definitely The Best Attorney You Can Have On Your Side!
First off, I would 100% recommend attorney Steve Vondran to anybody who finds themselves in a copyright infringement lawsuit. Steve helped me with an unfortunate situation (a lawsuit against me) i carelessly got myself into for copyright infringement. I'm in my very early twenties so this lawsuit... - We are a 34 year old company with 8 to 10 employees. In June of 2017 we received a letter from a certain company stating they have "Credible Information" indicating we have installed more copies of certain software products then we are licensed to use and as such we are to pay a settlement in the...
- After watching Steve's YouTube videos, where he explains everything in layperson's terms, I called Vondran Legal for help with my copyright infringement case. I didn't know what to expect - this was my first need for legal assistance - but Steve and Lisa immediately made me feel supported and pre...
- I would definitely recommend Steve along with Lisa for any of your legal troubles. Before contacting Steve i felt like my life was falling apart with the threatening letters from other law firms trying to extort me for a ridiculous amount of money for something i did not even do. Once speaking to...
