team-member

Justin Gregory Sanders

Huntington Beach, CA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Intellectual Property

Language

English

About

Justin Sanders is a registered patent attorney and co-founder of Master Key IP, where he assists clients (primarily startups and small businesses) with all aspects of identifying, protecting and monetizing their intellectual property in both the U.S. and abroad - all at reasonable flat fee rates that are tailored to startup budgets.Justin graduated from California State University, Long Beach, earning a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Human Resources Management. He went on to attend Whittier Law School, as a Fellow in the Center for Intellectual Property Law, where he received his J.D. with magna cum laude honors along with a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law.Justin assists clients with the gamut of intellectual property-related matters, including: performing various types of patent- and trademark-related searches; preparing and prosecuting utility and design patent applications - both in the U.S. and abroad - covering a wide range of technologies; preparing and prosecuting federal and foreign trademark and trade dress applications; rendering patent and trademark infringement and validity/invalidity opinions; obtaining federal copyright registrations; designing and implementing trade secret protection protocols; and negotiating and drafting a multitude of intellectual property and related business agreements.In addition to servicing clients through Master Key IP, Justin is actively involved with a number of local incubators and accelerators, including the CSUF Startup Incubator, hosted by Cal State Fullerton, where he serves as a mentor to resident startups and entrepreneurs, providing guidance on various intellectual property issues.Justin has had the honor of being selected for inclusion in the Southern California Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers consecutively from 2013 to 2017, and again from 2019 to 2022 - a distinction only awarded to less than 2.5 percent of all attorneys in the state.

Practices Areas

Intellectual Property

Language

English

Contact

Master Key IP, LLP7171 Warner AvenueSuite B-392Huntington Beach, CA, 92647

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Cherie
October 22, 2021

If I could give 10 stars I would. I have worked with several IP attorneys over the past several years and Justin is truly a standout. He has a gift of explaining complex information clearly and concisely which is much appreciated. His sound technical and scientific knowledge has been instrumental to our success and I cannot express how grateful we are for his punctual communication of any and all office action items. I highly recommend Justin Sanders.

Petra
October 21, 2021

I have had the great pleasure of working with Justin Sanders for more than 5 years on several of our patents. Justin is a highly effective IP attorney, whose expertise, experience, and strategic skills have contributed greatly to the success of our submissions. Justin is always available to answer our questions or map out strategic next steps, and his candor and willingness to spend time explaining matters or strategizing regarding next steps have made him an essential and trusted partner for us as we move forward with our IP and business plans. Justin is a great communicator, and a pleasure to deal with. I recommend him to you fully and enthusiastically.

Dan
August 13, 2021

As the title suggests, Justin is an exceptional IP attorney. I originally hired one of the top US IP corporations to take care of our company patents but it turns out they they were only interested in collecting fees and not getting the job done. I went with Justin after a referral and he had to rewrite the entire provisional patent to make it viable. He even came to see the product in person to understand it better. He is thorough, patient and meticulous and guides you through each step of the complex patent process making many excellent strategic suggestions and sends reminders as due dates arrive. And finally, you want an attorney that can get the patents done, he did that and more. When it seemed our patent may not be accepted, he got on the phone with the examiner to explain the differences, two weeks later we received our Notice of Allowance. I could not recommend a better IP attorney.

anonymous
September 30, 2019

We are deeply grateful for Justin's services, ability to educate our team about copywriting, and help us to expedite the process of protecting our Intellectual Property. I highly recommend Justin Sanders.

Gregory
September 20, 2019

Justin has handled all our IP matters from the very beginning. From ideation to full build-out and launch. He not only believed in our concept early on, but he was also patient and counseled us along the way in terms of strategy, trademark positioning, and more. But his greatest attributes are his integrity and responsiveness.

anonymous
September 19, 2019

Having a great Attorney as a part of your team is critical to managing your business, particularly in an industry grounded in invention and technology. Justin Sanders has provided us with excellent legal advice and practical support at every stage of our development. Highly recommended.

Amanda
May 26, 2018

Justin has helped me with many projects and ideas, he’s amazing! Not many people go out of their way for you or even care but Justin goes above and beyond EVERY time. He is very trustworthy and has incredible integrity! I wouldn’t trust anyone else. I’m very happy and recommend him.

Nathan
November 18, 2017

I called up Justin to receive trademark legal advice. I was looking to trademark my company and get protection on the name and have talked to several attorneys before I talked to Justin. Out of all the attorneys I talked to, Justin was the most honest. He told me that my name could be trademarked, however, it is so widely used that it has become a common term and cannot be protected by a trademark. He said that I could try and trademark it, but I likely wouldn't get it passed and my money is much better spent elsewhere. I thought I needed a trademark, but I guess my name is too widely used at this point. Even though he knew I was not a promising job, he took his time with me and if I need anything else I will make sure to go to Justin first. Thanks very much Justin you're awesome!

Andrew
November 13, 2017

I needed to hire an IP attorney for a patent application on an electro-mechanical product and spent a considerable amount of time searching for the right candidate. Since I knew my firm would be needing a highly competent lawyer who we could trust and depend on to handle many IP-related issues for us as we grow our company, it was especially important for me to find the right lawyer. I had a good feeling about Justin starting from our first conversation. Now that Justin has helped us with several matters, I unequivocally, highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a top-notch attorney at a reasonable price. Having interviewed lawyers that had lower rates and higher rates, I generally felt that the attorneys with lower rates did not match Justin’s level of knowledge, professionalism and communication skills and the higher priced attorneys usually didn’t either… and they weren’t nearly as accessible! As a detail-oriented, analytical person, I am the kind of client who asks a lot of questions. I actually had one lawyer turn me down as a client because he said I would take up too much of his time and that if I wanted to hire him I would have to just trust that he knows what he’s doing! Justin is the exact opposite. He always took the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions and was never in a rush to end a call. He is highly organized, always got back to me promptly and the quality of his work is second to none. And he's also a super nice guy! I don’t often write reviews, but Justin truly stands out from the crowd and has impressed me tremendously (not only in terms of his exceptional work, but in all aspects of how he conducts business), so I felt posting this review is the least I could do to show my appreciation and help other people who are having a hard time finding the right IP attorney.

Matthew
February 23, 2016

I am new to intellectual property and was so thankful for Justin's help. He is deeply knowledgeable and I never felt like a burden or like I was bothering him. He didn't rush me but took the time to talk it through and come to the best possible conclusion. I went to a handful of IP guys before I found Justin (who actually got referred to me by a friend) and I am so glad I found him. He is definitely the most real lawyer I have ever spoke to. He seems trustworthy and genuine which are rare traits in general let alone in Law. Very happy to know Justin. I will definitely refer to him again in the future.

Cherie
October 22, 2021

If I could give 10 stars I would. I have worked with several IP attorneys over the past several years and Justin is truly a standout. He has a gift of explaining complex information clearly and concisely which is much appreciated. His sound technical and scientific knowledge has been instrumental to our success and I cannot express how grateful we are for his punctual communication of any and all office action items. I highly recommend Justin Sanders.

Petra
October 21, 2021

I have had the great pleasure of working with Justin Sanders for more than 5 years on several of our patents. Justin is a highly effective IP attorney, whose expertise, experience, and strategic skills have contributed greatly to the success of our submissions. Justin is always available to answer our questions or map out strategic next steps, and his candor and willingness to spend time explaining matters or strategizing regarding next steps have made him an essential and trusted partner for us as we move forward with our IP and business plans. Justin is a great communicator, and a pleasure to deal with. I recommend him to you fully and enthusiastically.

Dan
August 13, 2021

As the title suggests, Justin is an exceptional IP attorney. I originally hired one of the top US IP corporations to take care of our company patents but it turns out they they were only interested in collecting fees and not getting the job done. I went with Justin after a referral and he had to rewrite the entire provisional patent to make it viable. He even came to see the product in person to understand it better. He is thorough, patient and meticulous and guides you through each step of the complex patent process making many excellent strategic suggestions and sends reminders as due dates arrive. And finally, you want an attorney that can get the patents done, he did that and more. When it seemed our patent may not be accepted, he got on the phone with the examiner to explain the differences, two weeks later we received our Notice of Allowance. I could not recommend a better IP attorney.

anonymous
September 30, 2019

We are deeply grateful for Justin's services, ability to educate our team about copywriting, and help us to expedite the process of protecting our Intellectual Property. I highly recommend Justin Sanders.

Gregory
September 20, 2019

Justin has handled all our IP matters from the very beginning. From ideation to full build-out and launch. He not only believed in our concept early on, but he was also patient and counseled us along the way in terms of strategy, trademark positioning, and more. But his greatest attributes are his integrity and responsiveness.

anonymous
September 19, 2019

Having a great Attorney as a part of your team is critical to managing your business, particularly in an industry grounded in invention and technology. Justin Sanders has provided us with excellent legal advice and practical support at every stage of our development. Highly recommended.

Amanda
May 26, 2018

Justin has helped me with many projects and ideas, he’s amazing! Not many people go out of their way for you or even care but Justin goes above and beyond EVERY time. He is very trustworthy and has incredible integrity! I wouldn’t trust anyone else. I’m very happy and recommend him.

Nathan
November 18, 2017

I called up Justin to receive trademark legal advice. I was looking to trademark my company and get protection on the name and have talked to several attorneys before I talked to Justin. Out of all the attorneys I talked to, Justin was the most honest. He told me that my name could be trademarked, however, it is so widely used that it has become a common term and cannot be protected by a trademark. He said that I could try and trademark it, but I likely wouldn't get it passed and my money is much better spent elsewhere. I thought I needed a trademark, but I guess my name is too widely used at this point. Even though he knew I was not a promising job, he took his time with me and if I need anything else I will make sure to go to Justin first. Thanks very much Justin you're awesome!

Andrew
November 13, 2017

I needed to hire an IP attorney for a patent application on an electro-mechanical product and spent a considerable amount of time searching for the right candidate. Since I knew my firm would be needing a highly competent lawyer who we could trust and depend on to handle many IP-related issues for us as we grow our company, it was especially important for me to find the right lawyer. I had a good feeling about Justin starting from our first conversation. Now that Justin has helped us with several matters, I unequivocally, highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a top-notch attorney at a reasonable price. Having interviewed lawyers that had lower rates and higher rates, I generally felt that the attorneys with lower rates did not match Justin’s level of knowledge, professionalism and communication skills and the higher priced attorneys usually didn’t either… and they weren’t nearly as accessible! As a detail-oriented, analytical person, I am the kind of client who asks a lot of questions. I actually had one lawyer turn me down as a client because he said I would take up too much of his time and that if I wanted to hire him I would have to just trust that he knows what he’s doing! Justin is the exact opposite. He always took the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions and was never in a rush to end a call. He is highly organized, always got back to me promptly and the quality of his work is second to none. And he's also a super nice guy! I don’t often write reviews, but Justin truly stands out from the crowd and has impressed me tremendously (not only in terms of his exceptional work, but in all aspects of how he conducts business), so I felt posting this review is the least I could do to show my appreciation and help other people who are having a hard time finding the right IP attorney.

Matthew
February 23, 2016

I am new to intellectual property and was so thankful for Justin's help. He is deeply knowledgeable and I never felt like a burden or like I was bothering him. He didn't rush me but took the time to talk it through and come to the best possible conclusion. I went to a handful of IP guys before I found Justin (who actually got referred to me by a friend) and I am so glad I found him. He is definitely the most real lawyer I have ever spoke to. He seems trustworthy and genuine which are rare traits in general let alone in Law. Very happy to know Justin. I will definitely refer to him again in the future.