Glenn Trost is a first-chair trial and appellate lawyer who represents clients in high-stakes disputes involving claims of patent infringement, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, trade secret violations and rights to publicity. A former electronics and software engineer, he represents clients in a variety of industries, including semiconductors, optics, electronics, computers, software, toys, furniture and sporting goods. He has been recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers® in the area of intellectual property law.
Representative Matters
Education
⦁ Southwestern Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1984)
⦁ Law Review
⦁ Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Electrical Engineering)
Professional Memberships and Activities
⦁ Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA) (2013-2014)
Representative Presentations and Publications
⦁ “IP in the Afterlife: IP Asset Estate Planning,” Panelist, The 2015 Intellectual Property Institute, Rancho Mirage, CA (November 13, 2015)
⦁ “Dealing with Patent Holdups,” Presenter, USC Institute for Corporate Counsel (2004)
⦁ “Attorney Client Privilege for Corporate Clients,” Presenter, LA County Bar Association, Corporate Law Roundtable (2011)
Professional Recognition and Awards
⦁ AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
⦁ Southern California Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property Litigation (2009, 2011-2017)
⦁ Intellectual Property Star, Managing Intellectual Property Magazine (2014)
Community Involvement
⦁ Southwestern University School of Law
⦁ Alumni Association
⦁ Board of Directors (2016-present)
⦁ Moot Court Judge (2012-present)
⦁ Adjunct Faculty (1987-1991)
⦁ Intermediate Civil Practice (1987-1990)
⦁ Appellate Procedure (1991)
Other Professional Experience
⦁ Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., Counsel (2014-2018)
⦁ Novak, Druce, Connolly, Bove & Quigg LLP, Partner (2009-2014)
⦁ White & Case LLP, Partner (2005-2009)
⦁ Coudert Brothers, Partner (1999-2005)
Bar Admissions
⦁ California
Court Admissions
⦁ Supreme Court of California
⦁ United States Supreme Court
⦁ United States District Court, All Districts of California
⦁ United States District Court, District of Colorado
⦁ United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
⦁ United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
⦁ United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
⦁ United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Other Professional Experience
⦁ Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., Counsel (2014-2018)
⦁ Novak, Druce, Connolly, Bove & Quigg LLP, Partner (2009-2014)
⦁ White & Case LLP, Partner (2005-2009)
⦁ Coudert Brothers, Partner (1999-2005)