Rebecca B. Horton

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San Francisco, CA

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Rebecca Horton helps clients protect their intellectual property (IP) and brands. Rebecca is a skilled litigator who advises clients across a broad range of industries—including technology, financial services, and consumer goods and retail—on the protection and enforcement of their IP rights. By blending legal acumen with business-minded strategy, Rebecca guides clients through every phase of a dispute, from pre-litigation counseling and communications through trial. Having successfully litigated more than 20 trials and represented countless clients in federal and state courts, clients look to Rebecca to handle their high-stakes litigation involving trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.

Rebecca is regularly recognized for her advocacy, and SuperLawyers has repeatedly selected her as a Rising Star in Intellectual Property. When she's not in the courtroom, Rebecca is an active member of the legal community, frequently speaking at conferences and contributing to legal publications regarding important IP issues. She is also committed to mentorship and the broader community, regularly speaking with junior attorneys regarding career and personal development, in addition to dedicating hundreds of hours to pro bono matters.

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Experience

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Government Experience

Deputy County Counsel, Office of the County Attorney, San Mateo, 2015 – 2017

Representative Matters

Secured summary judgment and Daubert victories in trade secret and copyright litigation for a major electronic design automation company
Secured dismissal with prejudice of a trademark litigation on behalf of a rideshare company
Obtained a favorable settlement in a trademark litigation on behalf of a financial services provider
Advised an insurance company with regard to a threatened patent dispute, successfully negotiating settlement before any complaint was filed
Represented a craft brewery in trademark litigation brought against a multinational brewing company, including preliminary injunction briefing
Served as trial counsel for a financial institution in breach of contract litigation, resolving the case through strategic mediation positioning

Representative Clients

Technology companies developing software, mobile apps, and semiconductors
National insurance carriers and financial institutions
Food and beverage brands
Logistical platforms
Emerging companies in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative content development

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Credentials

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Education

J.D. Santa Clara University School of Law 2015
- Editor in chief, Santa Clara Law Review
- High-Tech Law Certificate
- Judicial extern, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, California Supreme Court
B.A. History Davidson College 2009
- Minor: French
- Team Captain, MVP, All-American, Division I Lacrosse

Bar Admissions

California

Court Admissions

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina

Professional Memberships and Activities

Member, ChIPs: Advancing Women in IP
Member, International Trademark Association
Member, Bar Association of San Francisco
Member, State Bar of California

Recognition

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Northern California Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2022 – 2025

Community

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Pro Bono

Advised nonprofit organizations and startups on IP protections and accessibility for app development