Los Angeles
310.826.7474
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (2016)
Articles Editor, California Law Review
Articles Editor, Berkeley Technology Law Journal
Law and Technology Certificate
University of California, Berkeley (2011)
Jonathan Ma is an associate at Russ August & Kabat. Jonathan’s practice focuses on intellectual property matters and litigation. Jonathan has experience with a variety of technologies, including mobile devices and laptops, networking hardware and software, and wireless communications. He has significant experience in all aspects of litigation from pre-filing analysis to post-trial motions. Additionally, Jonathan has served as Special City Prosecutor for the City of Redondo Beach. In that capacity, he first-chaired and won a seven-day jury trial relating to driving under the influence. Jonathan was named a “Rising Star” by the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine from 2022-2024.
Prior to joining Russ August & Kabat, Jonathan was an attorney at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Recent Matters
- Represented technology company providing networking hardware technology in a modification proceeding before the International Trade Commission involving networking hardware technology that proceeded to trial.*
- Represented technology company providing an online customer service platform in an action for trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement.*
- Represented technology company providing wireless communications equipment in an action for patent infringement and FRAND violations.*
- Represented technology company providing lighting equipment in two separate actions: (1) for unfair competition and trademark violations and (2) breach of contract of a technology licensing agreement.*
*Represents experience at a prior firm.
Clerkships/Externships
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard G. Andrews, District Judge for the District of Delaware
- Extern to the Honorable S. James Otero, District Judge for the Central District of California