Kazim A. Naqvi

Kazim Naqvi is an associate in the Intellectual Property and Litigation Practice Groups in the firm's Century City office. He is also a member of the firm’s Trade Secrets Team.

Areas of Practice

Kazim prides himself in doing whatever it takes to achieve his clients’ business goals in an efficient manner.

Kazim's litigation practice focuses on a variety of commercial litigation and class action matters, including intellectual property, breach of contract, business tort, real estate, and entertainment issues. His intellectual property practice includes experience in litigating trade secret issues under state and federal trade secret laws, as well as counseling clients on how to protect their sensitive and proprietary information and technology. Kazim also prosecutes and defends trademark applications before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Kazim also has a robust franchise litigation practice. He represents both franchisors and franchisees in contract, tort, and intellectual property claims related to the sale, operation and termination of franchises.  He also advises clients regarding compliance with state and federal franchise regulations.

Outside of the litigation context, Kazim routinely serves as outside general counsel for emerging growth and venture-backed companies regarding general corporate structuring, venture financing, and intellectual property protection.  

Prior to joining the firm, Kazim was an associate at another AmLaw 100 firm. Kazim graduated from Loyola Law School, where he was the President of the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, and an Editor of the International and Comparative Law Review.

Articles

Intellectual Property Law Blog

• "4 Steps to More Effectively Use NDAs to Protect Confidential Information," April 8, 2020