Skiermont Derby hires two IP partners in LA
US law firm Skiermont Derby has expanded its intellectual property practice by hiring Mieke Malmberg and Hajir Ardebili as partners in Los Angeles.
Malmberg joins from law firm Glaser Weil Fink Howard Avchen & Shapiro and Ardebili previously worked at Kelley Drye & Warren.
Malmberg has experience in patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret disputes for clients in the software, wireless devices and telecommunications industries.
Ardebili’s experience includes trademark and copyright litigation, and he has represented clients in the film and television industries.
The firm also promoted Sadaf Abdullah to partner; she works in the firm’s Dallas office.
Paul Derby, managing partner of the firm, said: “These are three dynamic and experienced attorneys who collectively strengthen our ability to pursue IP and other commercial litigation for clients in virtually any venue across the country.”
