Crystina P. Coats

Crystina P. Coats is an associate in the Intellectual Property Litigation and Technology Transactions Practice Group in the Del Mar Heights office.

Ms. Coats represents international and domestic technology companies in computer technology, digital entertainment, clean technology, telecommunications, and life sciences industries in technology transactions and intellectual property litigation matters.

Her transactional practice involves the acquisition, transfer and protection of intellectual property rights and other assets in the context of mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing and distribution agreements, fee arrangements, strategic collaborations, and patent, trademark and software licensing agreements.

Ms. Coats also represents clients in litigation matters involving patent infringement and misappropriation of trademarks and trade secrets. She has experience in electronic discovery, including litigation holds and the preservation and use of electronic information.

Prior to joining Sheppard Mullin, Ms. Coats was an associate at the San Diego office of DLA Piper.

Education

• J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 2004
• B.A., University of California, San Diego, 2000 with distinction

Admissions

• California

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• Enfoque Latino - Fall 2008