Connor Lynch

Partner, Litigation and Enforcement Specialist

Connor Lynch is a founding partner at Lynch LLP, based in Los Angeles, California, with extensive experience in intellectual property litigation and enforcement. Connor has represented clients in technology-focused industries, handling patent and copyright disputes from complaint through trial, including cases involving semiconductor device fabrication, medical devices, consumer electronics, and software. His litigation practice spans federal court actions, cease-and-desist matters, and strategic IP counseling for both artists and technology firms.

Connor’s approach combines technical expertise—supported by a background in electrical engineering—with practical legal solutions to protect and enforce clients’ innovations and creative works. He is also a registered patent attorney, enabling him to advise on patent prosecution and general IP strategy alongside his litigation work.

  • Litigation Experience
    Connor Lynch has served as lead attorney in numerous intellectual property litigation matters, representing clients in federal court actions involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. His litigation experience spans all phases—from pre-suit investigation and complaint through trial and appeal—across industries such as technology, entertainment, consumer products, and design. Notable cases include:

    • Sara Pope v. The Mill Group Inc. et al. (2:17-cv-05481): Lead attorney for British artist Sara Pope in a copyright infringement action against The Mill Group, NBCUniversal, E! Entertainment, and Kylie Jenner.

    • Pretty In Plastic, Inc. v. Museum of Ice Cream: Lead attorney in a copyright dispute involving the alleged unauthorized use of original designs by a prominent museum and entertainment venue.

    • Muscle Flex, Inc. v. Simon Property Group, L.P. et al.: Lead attorney in a trademark infringement lawsuit against a major real estate group and its associates.

    Enforcement Experience
    Connor regularly counsels clients on enforcement strategies to protect their intellectual property rights, including cease-and-desist actions, DMCA takedowns, and platform-specific enforcement (such as Amazon’s APEX process for patent owners). He has successfully managed enforcement campaigns for utility patents, design patents, trademarks, and copyrights, helping clients safeguard their innovations and creative works against infringement and unauthorized use.

    Patent Prosecution and Portfolio Development
    Connor leverages his extensive litigation experience to help Lynch LLP’s clients develop stronger, more defensible patent portfolios. By anticipating potential enforcement and litigation challenges, Connor crafts patent strategies that not only secure intellectual property rights but also position clients for success in future disputes. His approach ensures that patents are drafted and prosecuted with an eye toward real-world enforceability and long-term business value, particularly for clients in technology, consumer electronics, UAV/drone, and fuel systems industries.

    Trademark Counseling and Disputes
    Connor advises clients on trademark availability, registration, coexistence agreements, and opposition/cancellation proceedings, helping brands establish and protect their market presence.

    • Litigation Skills:

      • Lead attorney in federal court actions; skilled in pre-suit investigation, drafting pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial advocacy, settlement negotiation, and appellate briefing. Known for strategic case management, technical claim construction, and effective enforcement of IP rights.

    • Technical Skills

      • Proficient in C++, C, and Python

      • Strong foundation in electrical engineering and technology concepts

    • Professional Qualifications

      • Registered Patent Attorney (USPTO)

    • Education

      • 2014 – Juris Doctor (J.D.)
        University of Southern California Gould School of Law

      • 2011 – Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
        Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Clients choose Connor because he’s a proven lead litigator who owns results end‑to‑end. He has steered high‑visibility IP disputes involving copyrights and trademarks through investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, negotiation, and resolution—delivering business‑sensible outcomes. Beyond the courtroom, he builds practical enforcement programs where clients actually sell and get copied—structuring cease‑and‑desist campaigns, DMCA takedowns, and platform‑specific strategies (including Amazon’s APEX) to stop infringement efficiently and credibly.

    Equally important, Connor’s courtroom insights shape stronger patents. As a registered patent attorney with an electrical engineering background (and working fluency in C/C++ and Python), he translates complex technology into claims drafted to withstand real‑world scrutiny. Clients value his clarity and responsiveness—up‑front scopes, concrete budgets, and plain‑English guidance—across the full IP lifecycle, from portfolio development to enforcement and litigation.