Overview
Nicole Malick is a litigator whose practice includes intellectual property disputes, class actions, and other complex commercial matters.
Nicole represents clients in a diverse range of industries, from fashion and entertainment to technology and biotech. She represents clients in plaintiff- and defense-side intellectual property disputes, with a particular passion for helping clients protect their IP portfolios and enforce their trademark, copyright, and design patent rights.
Nicole also has extensive experience with commercial disputes and consumer class actions, defending clients against false advertising, unfair competition, and breach of contract claims.
Nicole is actively involved in pro bono work, regularly assisting clients seeking to clean their criminal records. In her spare time, she enjoys trying and recommending restaurants, playing tennis, and traveling. She also speaks conversational French.
Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch” (2025)
Super Lawyers, “Rising Star” (2025)
Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA), Women in IP Committee
Criminal Record Cleaning Declaration Drafting with Root and Rebound (2021-Present)
Experience
Secured dismissal of all claims against a biotech startup founder in a patent infringement suit.
Negotiated favorable settlement in trademark dispute on behalf of financial services company.
Defeated catalyst fee motion in connection with dismissal of consumer class action.
Resolved several threatened and pending false advertising class actions against dietary supplement companies.
Credentials
University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D.
University of Pennsylvania, B.A. magna cum laude, Sociology
Winston & Strawn LLP, 2021-2022
Admitted in California
Federal Courts:
U.S. District Court for the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California
