San Diego Copyright Lawyers
Experienced San Diego copyright attorneys handling infringement, licensing disputes, registration, and federal litigation. Schedule a confidential consultation.
San Diego Copyright Attorneys
Copyright disputes move fast, and the consequences are real. Our San Diego copyright attorneys represent businesses, creators, and technology companies in disputes involving ownership, infringement, licensing, and online content. Whether you need to enforce your rights or defend against a claim, we operate with litigation-driven strategy and a practical understanding of federal copyright law.
Copyright Litigation, Enforcement, and Defense
We provide representation in disputes involving:
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Copyright infringement litigation
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Cease-and-desist demands and enforcement measures
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DMCA takedowns and online enforcement
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Fair use analysis and derivative works disputes
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Federal litigation in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Copyright Registration and Strategy
Our team assists clients with:
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Copyright filings with the U.S. Copyright Office
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Licensing agreements, assignments, and ownership transfers
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Chain-of-title and authorship documentation
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Digital media and proprietary content protection strategies
Who We Represent
We advise and represent:
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Software developers, SaaS, and technology companies
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Media agencies, publishers, and digital creators
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Musicians, authors, filmmakers, and visual artists
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Startups and established businesses with proprietary content assets
Why Wingert Grebing Instead of a Large IP Firm
San Diego has nationally recognized IP firms—but volume-based staffing models and cost structures aren’t always aligned with a fast-moving copyright dispute. We offer direct attorney involvement, trial-proven insight, and a streamlined litigation approach focused on results, efficiency, and informed strategy.
Wingert Grebing operates differently.
We’re a boutique litigation-forward firm with attorneys who have handled complex copyright disputes, federal court actions, and business-critical enforcement matters without unnecessary overhead or bureaucracy. Clients work directly with experienced counsel, not a rotating cast of junior associates.
What that means for you:
- Predictable cost structure
- Lean, efficient execution
- Faster strategic decision-making
- Attorney access—not gatekeeping
- Litigation readiness from day one
Our approach is practical: protect rights, position leverage, and resolve disputes with the least disruption to your business.
Copyright Violations: Rights and Exposure
Copyright violations can result from misunderstanding, business disputes, online posting, or intentional copying. Consequences may include statutory damages, injunctions, asset seizure, and reputational impact.
We handle disputes involving:
- Unauthorized reproduction or distribution
- Software, media, and content misappropriation
- Licensing disagreements and breach of use
- Online publication, streaming, and platform-based infringement
Enforcement and Defense Experience
We represent both copyright holders and accused infringers. This dual-side insight improves negotiation leverage, litigation strategy, and courtroom positioning.
Our priorities include:
- Protecting the value of creative and proprietary work
- Pursuing efficient resolution where appropriate
- Preparing for trial when enforcement or defense requires escalation
FAQs
Ana Claudia C. Guedes
Partner
tel: (619) 232-8151 ext. 7027
aguedes@wingertlaw.com
Ana Claudia Guedes is a seasoned negotiator and trusted advisor, known for her strong business acumen and cross-cultural competence. With over 20 years of experience spanning both law firm and in-house roles, she brings a strategic, client-focused approach to intellectual property and business law—handling both transactional and litigation matters.
Ms. Guedes began her legal career at an AmLaw 50 firm, where she focused on litigation involving trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and contractual disputes. She later served in two General Counsel positions, expanding her expertise across the full business lifecycle, including early-stage venture capital (ECVC) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
In her business and commercial law practice, Ms. Guedes advises both domestic and multinational clients across diverse industries. Her transactional work spans corporate formation, strategic planning, and the negotiation of commercial agreements. Her in-house experience—including leadership of internal legal departments and coordination with outside counsel—makes her an especially effective outside general counsel. Whether working alongside in-house legal teams or directly with C-suite executives, she excels at building long-term relationships and becoming a trusted strategic partner.
Ms. Guedes approaches business disputes with a focus on achieving practical, business-centered solutions. She understands that most companies benefit from avoiding protracted litigation—but when necessary, she is a skilled and confident litigator, ready to advocate forcefully in court.
In her intellectual property practice, Ms. Guedes represents global brands in copyright and trademark strategy, prosecution, licensing, and litigation—including proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Her trademark clients include world-class athletes, for whom she also handles name, image, and likeness (NIL) matters, such as endorsement and sponsorship agreements, alongside trademark registration and enforcement.
Ms. Guedes has also represented athletes in disciplinary proceedings before the NFL Commissioner, the World Anti-Doping Agency, the International Olympic Committee, and various state athletic commissions. She brings deep knowledge of the sports industry and sports marketing landscape.
Licenses:
- State Bar of California
- Bar of the District of Columbia 2016
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
Education
- J.D. 2006 University of San Diego School of Law
- B.A. in Journalism 2002 University of Maryland College Park
Licenses:
- State Bar of California
- Bar of the District of Columbia 2016
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
Education
- J.D. 2006 University of San Diego School of Law
- B.A. in Journalism 2002 University of Maryland College Park
Mark Amador
Partner
tel: (619) 232-8151 ext. 7024
mamador@wingertlaw.com
Mark Amador is one of California’s top trial attorneys, having conducted over 100 trials in his prestigious career including numerous high-profile cases. He joined Wingert Grebing Brubaker & Walshok following a distinguished career in public service as a prosecutor in the Office of the San Diego District Attorney. Mr. Amador’s accolades include San Diego County Prosecutor of the Year (2012), California Prosecutor of the Year (2015), Distinguished National Prosecutor of the Year (2025), and two-time recipient of the prestigious FBI Director’s Award for Excellence.
Moreover, as an executive in the 6th largest prosecutorial agency in the country, Mr. Amador led the District Attorney’s Appellate and Training Division for five years, including supervision of its renown Ethics program. He is a leading expert and instructor in several components of trial advocacy, including Constitutional law, discovery, ethics, trial skills, and evidence. He regularly presents at seminars around the country on these topics. From 2023 through 2025, Mr. Amador was the Chief of New Legislation Implementation, in which role he led the gargantuan task of re-sentencing thousands of offenders based on new laws enacted in California.
Licenses:
- State Bar of California
- United States District Courts for the Southern and Central Districts of California
Education:
- University of San Diego School of Law
- University of California Los Angeles
Wingert Grebing Brubaker & Walshok LLP
Office: (619) 232-8151
Fax: (619) 232-4665
2 Columbia Place
1230 Columbia Street
Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92101
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Copyright Litigation, Enforcement, and Defense
We provide representation in disputes involving:
- Copyright infringement litigation, including copyright infringement lawsuits
- Cease-and-desist demands and enforcement measures against infringing parties
- DMCA takedowns and online enforcement targeting infringing content
- Fair use analysis and derivative works disputes
- Federal litigation in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Copyright Registration and Strategy
Our team assists clients with:
- Copyright filings with the U.S. Copyright Office
- Licensing agreements, assignments, and ownership transfers
- Chain-of-title and authorship documentation
- Digital media and proprietary content protection strategies
We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in copyright cases, and can advocate for any party involved in a copyright dispute.
Copyright Registration and Strategy
Our team assists clients with:
- Preparing and filing copyright applications with the U.S. Copyright Office to ensure works are properly registered for maximum legal protection
- Guiding clients through the process of copyright registration and strategy, specifically clarifying the benefits of having works registered, such as the ability to file infringement actions in federal court and establish clear ownership rights
- Licensing agreements, assignments, and ownership transfers
- Chain-of-title and authorship documentation
- Digital media and proprietary content protection strategies
Who We Represent
We advise and represent:
- Software developers, SaaS, and technology companies
- Media agencies, publishers, and digital creators
- Musicians, authors, filmmakers, and visual artists
- Startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses with proprietary content assets
- Entertainment industry professionals
We help protect a wide range of creative works, including software code, ensuring your intellectual property is secure.
Why Wingert Grebing Instead of a Large IP Firm
San Diego has nationally recognized IP firms—but volume-based staffing models and cost structures aren'’t always aligned with a fast-moving copyright dispute. With decades of practice and extensive experience in copyright law, we offer direct attorney involvement, trial-proven insight, and a streamlined litigation approach focused on results, efficiency, and informed strategy.
Wingert Grebing operates differently.
We'’re a boutique litigation-forward firm with attorneys who have handled complexextensive experience representing clients in copyright disputes, federal court actions, and business-critical enforcement matters without unnecessary overhead or bureaucracy. Clients work directly with experienced counsel, not a rotating cast of junior associates. Choosing the wrong firm or lacking experienced counsel increases the risk of losing your rights or facing costly infringement claims.
What that means for you:
- Predictable cost structure
- Lean, efficient execution
- Faster strategic decision-making
- Attorney access—not gatekeeping
- Litigation readiness from day one
Our approach is practical: protect rights, position leverage, and resolve disputes with the least disruption to your business.
CALL US (619) 232-8151
SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION
Copyright Violations: Rights and Exposure
Copyright violations can result from misunderstanding, business disputes, online posting, or intentional copying. Such violations often involve unauthorized use of original works, which can threaten the creator’s ability to benefit from and control how they distribute their content. Consequences may include statutory damages, injunctions, asset seizure, and reputational impact, and the right to seek compensation or money for lost revenue as part of copyright protection efforts.
We handle disputes involving:
- Unauthorized reproduction or distribution
- Software, media, and content misappropriation
- Licensing disagreements and breach of use
- Online publication, streaming, and platform-based infringement
Enforcement and Defense Experience
We represent both copyright holders and accused infringers, providing enforcement and defense services as part of our comprehensive legal offerings. This dual-side insight improves negotiation leverage, litigation strategy, and courtroom positioning.
Our priorities include:
- Protecting the value of creative and proprietary work
- Pursuing efficient resolution where appropriate
- Preparing for trial when enforcement or defense requires escalation