IP Litigation Partner Joins Dorsey in Southern California

Benjamin Yaghoubian brings extensive experience to the firm's growing IP practice in the region.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:12pm

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A minimalist studio still life photograph featuring a gavel, a law book, and a pair of eyeglasses arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the abstract concepts of intellectual property law and litigation.Dorsey & Whitney bolsters its IP litigation practice in Southern California with the addition of an experienced partner.Costa Mesa Today

Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a prominent international law firm, has announced the addition of Benjamin Yaghoubian as a partner in its Intellectual Property Litigation practice group. Yaghoubian, an experienced IP litigator, will be based in the firm's Costa Mesa, California office, bolstering Dorsey's growing presence in Southern California.

Why it matters

The hire of Yaghoubian reflects Dorsey's strategic focus on expanding its IP litigation capabilities to better serve clients in the technology-rich Southern California market. Yaghoubian's deep expertise in patent, trademark, and trade secret disputes will be an asset as the firm aims to grow its footprint in the region.

The details

Yaghoubian joins Dorsey from a boutique IP litigation firm, where he represented clients in high-stakes patent, trademark, and trade secret cases. He has experience litigating in federal courts across the country, as well as before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Yaghoubian's addition is part of Dorsey's broader effort to strengthen its IP litigation bench in Southern California.

  • Yaghoubian joined Dorsey on March 31, 2026.

The players

Benjamin Yaghoubian

An experienced IP litigation partner who has joined Dorsey & Whitney's Southern California office.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

A prominent international law firm that has hired Yaghoubian to bolster its IP litigation practice in Southern California.

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The takeaway

Dorsey's strategic hire of Yaghoubian underscores the firm's commitment to expanding its IP litigation capabilities in the technology-driven Southern California market, positioning it to better serve clients in the region.