Howard Sobelman's practice is concentrated in intellectual property law, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, licensing and intellectual property, due diligence related to software, hardware, internet, business methods, financial planning, insurance products, medical products, mechanical, biotechnology, fiber optics, holography, and various other technologies. In addition, he has worked with a number of clients to develop creative global protection strategies.
Education
- Arizona State University, College of Law (J.D., 1993)
- University of Arizona (B.S., Engineering Physics, magna cum laude, 1989)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Arizona
- Intellectual Property Section
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Professional Recognition & Awards
- Certified Licensing Professional (CLP)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Intellectual Property Law (2008-2011); Copyright Law, Patent Law, Trademark Law (2012)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Business Edition, Intellectual Property Law (2012)
- Southwest Super Lawyers®, Intellectual Property (2007-2012)
- Super Lawyers®, Intellectual Property - Business Edition (2011)
- Super Lawyers®, Intellectual Property - Corporate Counsel Edition (2008-2010)
- Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Attorneys, Intellectual Property Law (2010-2011)
- Arizona's Top Lawyers, AzBusiness Magazine (2010)
- Forty Under 40, Phoenix Business Journal (2004)
- Outstanding Volunteer Award, Arizona State University Homeless Legal Assistance Project
Community Involvement
- Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, Board Chair
- CASS Homeless Shelter, Board Member (2000-2005)
- Trial Court Appointment Commission Selection Committee
- Homeless Legal Assistance Project, Board of Directors (1993-1999), Chair (1998-1999)
- University of Arizona, Legislative Liaison
- Pappas School for Homeless Children
- Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
- St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank, Volunteer
- Arizona Autism Society, Member
- Vista Monterey Homeowners Association, Board President
Other Professional Experience
- Jones, Skelton and Hochuli, Attorney, Phoenix, AZ (1994-1995)
- Lewis and Roca, Legal Analyst, Phoenix, AZ (1993)
- Arizona State Senate, Legal Intern, Phoenix, AZ (Spring 1993)
- United States Congress, Legal Intern, Washington, DC (Summer 1992)
- General Electric Medical Systems, Diagnostic Imaging Representative, Dallas, Milwaukee, Los Angeles (1989-1991)
- Pima County Public Defender, Legal Investigator, Tucson, AZ (Summer 1988)
- Honeywell, Inc., Fiber Optics Researcher, Phoenix, AZ (Summer 1987)
