About Steve Charles

Steve Charles Vondran is a certified attorney admitted to practice law in each California and Arizona. He was licensed to the California State Bar in 2004, holding, and to the Arizona State Bar in 2008, with. His license standing in both states is active. Mr. Vondran is the founder and president of Vondran Legal®, a regulation firm that specialize in business, highbrow estate, and media and entertainment law. The company has multiple offices, including places in Newport Beach, California, and Phoenix, Arizona.

Mr. Vondran earned his law degree degree from Whittier Law School in 2000, the place he excelled in Contracts and Entertainment Law. Prior to law program, he finished his undergraduate research at California State University, Fullerton, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 1994. His academic background laid the foundation for his concentrate on highbrow estate and media and entertainment law.

Mr. Vondran's practice areas embody a broad variety of intellectual property matters, including copyright infringement, trademark disputes, and software program audits. He has represented clients in various levels of legal proceedings, such as legal proceedings, appeals, negotiations, and trials. His knowledge includes taking on cases involving main software publishers like Autodesk, Microsoft, Siemens, and Vero, in addition to addressing problems related to TV sign piracy and truthful use.

Throughout his profession, Mr. Vondran has seemed before multiple courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. He has additionally been granted pro hac vice status in other jurisdictions to represent clients in specific instances. His in depth knowledge in federal judiciary litigation underscores his skillability in handling complicated legal matters.

Mr. Vondran is a member in good standing of numerous professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and the International Trademark Association. He is likewise a member of the Copyright Society of the USA, the San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Additionally, he holds memberships within the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and the Arizona State Bar. His network involvement reflects his dedication to the legal profession and his commitment to staying knowledgeable about developments in highbrow real estate law.

Education

Whittier Law School

J.D. (2000) | Law

California State University - Fullerton

B.S. (1994) | Kinisiology

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

President and Founder

Copyright Policy Institute
2018

Legislative Analyst

Identity Theft Resource Center
2003

Information Privacy Consultant

Experian Information Solutions
2001

Contract Administration

Epoch Internet
1999

Product Manager

Timeledger.com / Equative
1998

Legal Assistant

Law Office of Dracup & Patterson
1997

Professional Baseball Player

Cincinnati Reds
1989

Lawyer

Vondran Legal

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
Arizona

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

copyright infringement trademark disputes software audits TV signal piracy fair use

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Appeals Negotiations Trials

Professional Associations

Copyright Society of the USA

has membership Current

San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association

has membership Current

American Intellectual Property Law Association

has membership Current

International Trademark Association

has membership Current

American Bar Association

has membership Current

Beverly Hills Bar Association

has membership Current

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

has membership Current

Arizona State Bar

has membership 2008 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 One Sansome Street, Suite 3500 San Francisco CA 94104

Office 2

 401 Wilshire Blvd. 12th Floor Santa Monica CA 90401

Office 3

 620 Newport Center Dr Suite 1100 Newport Beach CA 92660

Office 4

 8880 Rio San Diego Drive Rio Vista Tower, 8th Floor San Diego CA 92108

Office 5

 2415 E. Camelback Road Suite 700 Phoenix AZ 85016

Office 6

 7878 N 16th St, Suite #6 Phoenix AZ 85020

Office 7

 601 13th Street NW, Suite 900 Washington D.C. DC 20005

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Youtube Fair Use Tips by Lawyer Steve
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Youtube Fair Use Tips by Lawyer Steve
Siemens PLM software piracy lawsuits overview
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Siemens PLM software piracy lawsuits overview
Busted for stealing the PPV boxing fight?
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Busted for stealing the PPV boxing fight?
Understanding Autodesk Software Audits - what you need to know.
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Understanding Autodesk Software Audits - what you need to know.
Copyright infringement damages
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Copyright infringement damages
Business Software Alliance (BSA) Audits by Lawyer Steve
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Business Software Alliance (BSA) Audits by Lawyer Steve
Lawyer Steve Social Media Marketing Law Copyright Nightmares
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Lawyer Steve Social Media Marketing Law Copyright Nightmares
How to win a small claims court lawsuit
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How to win a small claims court lawsuit
How to pick a great slogan for your business by Lawyer Steve
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How to pick a great slogan for your business by Lawyer Steve
Can YOU be sued for posting YOUR image?
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Can YOU be sued for posting YOUR image?
Counterfeit Fan Art and Trademark Seizure Orders explained by Lawyer Steve
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Counterfeit Fan Art and Trademark Seizure Orders explained by Lawyer Steve
LAW FIRM sues LAW FIRM for copying legal brief
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LAW FIRM sues LAW FIRM for copying legal brief
Oral Partnerships explained by Lawyer Steve
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Oral Partnerships explained by Lawyer Steve
Penalties for pirating a PPV boxing fight by Lawyer Steve
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Penalties for pirating a PPV boxing fight by Lawyer Steve
Sports NIL endorsement contracts ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
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Sports NIL endorsement contracts ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Stolen photos can equate to MAILBOX MONEY!
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Stolen photos can equate to MAILBOX MONEY!
Strike 3 Holdings Copyright Infringement Crusade
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Strike 3 Holdings Copyright Infringement Crusade
Strike 3 Holdings hit with HUGE Lawyer Fee in non-infringement case
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Strike 3 Holdings hit with HUGE Lawyer Fee in non-infringement case
Turn software infringement into profits with Vondran Legal license recovery
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Turn software infringement into profits with Vondran Legal license recovery