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Siamak Hefazi

Critic · DISC type C
Principal at US IP Counsel
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Siamak Hefazi is the Founder and Principal of US IP Counsel, a boutique intellectual property law firm. With a background as an electrical engineer and a former patent examiner, he specializes in creating effective IP strategies for clients in the technology, life sciences, and consumer goods sectors, drawing on his J.D. and B.S. from UC Irvine.

Outside of his legal practice, Siamak is an avid sailor, holding certifications from the American Sailing Association (ASA). He also closely follows and writes about the intersection of intellectual property with cutting-edge technologies like blockchain, 5G, and cannabinoid synthesis, reflecting a deep personal interest in innovation.

Unique fact: He is an ASA Certified Sailor, qualified in Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Principal
Job Level
Middle
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Siamak shows up

Precise
ROI Driven
Critic

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Siamak cares about

IP for Startups
He frequently advises founders on the strategic value of patents for leverage and optionality in software and AI, beyond just litigation.
Emerging Tech IP
He has published articles on securing innovations in complex fields like 5G ecosystems with blockchain and advancements in cannabinoid synthesis.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Principal
US IP Counsel
10-2023 - 8-2025
Special Counsel
Buchalter
12-2022 - 10-2023
Counsel
Patterson + Sheridan, LLP
3-2021 - 12-2022
IP Counsel
P&P Imports LLC
10-2017 - 3-2021
Patent Attorney
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2011 - 2014
J.D
California Western School of Law
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
UC Irvine
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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