Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman is an IP-specialty firm focused on patent prosecution, licensing, counseling and litigation support. Founded in 1975 in Silicon Valley, the firm has experienced dramatic growth over the years and today employs some 70 attorneys located in six offices throughout the Western U.S. With its deep roots in Northern California, the firm is widely recognized as a leading player in terms of counseling both emerging and established companies in the electronics and computer technology industries. The other distinguishing factor, say peers, is the firm's reputation for training associates and maintaining a high-quality approach to preparing, writing and prosecuting patent applications. Just a small sampling of client names includes Apple, Abbott Laboratories, eBay, Ericsson, Facebook, Intel and Aruba Networks.