Type Of Business:
Practice of intellectual property law
Marketing Area:
National; International
Expertise:
Licensing and protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights
Major Product/SVS:
Legal services
Favorite Business Publication:
Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Tennis
Education Degrees:
JD, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, California
Affiliations Awards:
Beverly Hills Bar Association; Licensing Executives Society; International Trademark Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association
Industry:
Intellectual Property Law
State/Country of Origin:
NJ/USA
Date of Distinction:
11/3/2011
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
The problem of evil and hatred of others, from which most misery in the world flows.
Charity:
Pro Bono Arbitrator for the Los Angeles County Bar Association in its Dispute Resolution Services
Number Of Years In Profession:
42
Number Of Years In Current Position:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, problem-solving ability, good memory, legal analysis and people skills, honesty and integrity.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession when his original career as an aerospace engineer became less challenging. His involvement in a lawsuit while still an engineer exposed him to the legal process, which he found challenging and interesting. This motivated him to make a career change into the practice of law.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Zafman is of counsel with the firm he helped found, Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman, based in Los Angeles, with offices in other western states
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Representing clients in intellectual property matters; Negotiation of licensing and related transactions involving patents, trademarks and copyrights
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Zafman hopes to have more independence and leisure time.