Scott P. Shaw is the Managing Partner of Merchant & Gould’s Los Angeles office. As an experienced IP trial attorney, Scott focuses his practice on litigation, supporting clients in protecting their IP and defending against infringement allegations. His experience includes matters involving copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, patents, trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, contract and licensing, and class actions.
As a dedicated counselor, Scott is widely known for developing successful litigation strategies at the outset of a case. With his breadth of knowledge, he works closely to identify legal issues, gather all relevant facts, and advise clients on the various options for achieving their objectives. Clients often rely on Scott’s advice when facing complex disputes.
Throughout his career, Scott has handled numerous lawsuits from inception through trial, including many trials as the first-chair lead trial attorney. Along the way, he has obtained victories at the pleading stage, on summary judgment, and through pretrial motion practice. His trial record is also impressive, with record-setting verdicts in both copyright and trademark trials.