He is recognized by one of America's foremost legal publications, the Daily Journal, as one of the top 30 intellectual property attorneys in the State of California, and by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the top 100 attorneys in Los Angeles. As chairperson of the Firm's Intellectual Property Law Group, Rod Berman focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition and internet responsibilities.

Rod's practice includes counseling, litigation, opinions, licensing and prosecution. He represents many nationally and internationally known clients, and has been involved in a number of published patent, trademark and copyright cases in a wide variety of industries.

Rod has worked on a broad range of matters including those involving pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, computer-related business methods, dietary and nutritional supplements, food and restaurants, apparel, beauty care, polymers, pressure sensors, inflatables, medical devices, bicycles, jewelry, packaging, automotive, sports and entertainment, special effects, toys, insecticides, health care and retail.

In addition to being a registered patent attorney, Rod is a court-recognized expert in patent and trademark law, and has successfully argued before the Federal Circuit.

Rod also has a strong business background, and received a Master of Science Degree from Indiana University. He has participated in numerous symposia and published several legal and technical papers on patent, trademark and copyright issues. He has particular expertise in the strategy and tactics involving intellectual property disputes and design arounds, as well as Internet and Cyber law.

Clients have said of him, "I was not only very impressed with the manner in which [he] negotiated with the mediator, but the attention [he] paid to each detail in preparing the settlement agreement," and opponents have said" [h]e's tenacious yet fair minded."