About scott r. hansen

Mr. Hansen is an experienced attorney specializing in intellectual property (trademarks, patents, trade secrets), commercial transactions, and dispute resolution for clients across the technology ecosystem. He guides entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses through the legal intricacies of innovation, helping them protect their proprietary ideas, structure strategic partnerships, and navigate a complex legal landscape.

Scott has built his career by combining sharp legal insight with a deep understanding of the business and technological forces driving today’s markets. Whether advising a rapidly growing startup or a mature enterprise, he provides clear, pragmatic counsel aligned with clients’ commercial objectives. Before founding Viking IP Law, Scott worked at well-respected law firms and served in-house, gaining firsthand perspective on the diverse challenges that innovators and industry leaders face.

Scott’s dedication to thought leadership and professional excellence is reflected in his past presidency of the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association, where he supported the professional development of IP practitioners and advanced best practices in the field. Today, he remains committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends, emerging legal frameworks, and cutting-edge technologies- ensuring that his clients receive guidance tailored to the fast-changing environment in which they operate.

EDUCATION

     M.S. Innovation & Entrepreneurship, HEC Paris

     J.D., with Honors, Indiana University

     M.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Santa Barbara

     B.S. Applied Mechanics, UC San Diego

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

     Past President, LA IP Law Association

     Former Irvine Transportation Commissioner

     Member, Irvine Rotary

     Voting Member, Recording Academy

HONORS

Named 15 times to Thomson Reuters' SuperLawyer Lists in Intellectual Property

 Bronze Medal- Global Music Awards (2024)

When not immersed in client matters, Scott volunteers on community service projects in California and Mexico. He enjoys music, travel, developing his own inventions, and spending time with family and friends.