About Us

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a San Francisco Bay Area intellectual property law firm specializing in patent portfolio development and strategic counseling. From our office at Oakland City Center, we work with some of the world’s most innovative and recognizable technology companies, as well as emerging companies and startups.

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to clients in a collegial work environment that provides a wide range of opportunities for professional growth.

Members of the firm are skilled in the drafting and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, the preparation of expert opinions concerning both the infringement and validity of U.S. patents, and in conducting intellectual property audits and due diligence reviews. The firm handles negotiations and drafting of technology related agreements in the areas of licensing, trade secrets, and technology sales. The firm is also available to serve as patent co-counsel in litigation matters.