Eli W. Mansour

Bar Admissions

• California
• District of Columbia (inactive)
• Maryland (inactive)

Education

• The George Washington University Law School (J.D., Honors)
• University of Maryland (B.A., High Honors, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society)

Awards & Recognition

• Best Lawyers®, Equipment Finance Law (2008-2025)
• Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating
• Top Lawyers, San Diego Magazine (2013-Present)
• Top Rated Lawyer in Intellectual Property Law, AmLaw (2018)

Representative Experience

Technology Transactions

• Represented licensors and licensees in over 1,500 licensing transactional matters
• Negotiated patent license agreement for an enabling technology in the human nutrition industry with a major international food and supplement manufacturer
• Prepared and negotiated all intellectual property agreements associated with the spin-off of a medical technology from an NIH-funded research institute
• Provided counsel with respect to and negotiated a joint venture agreement in the pharmaceutical space between a U.S. based public generic drug reseller and an Indian drug manufacturer
• Negotiated license, supply, and services agreements incident to a spin-out from a major public medical technology and device company
• Negotiated numerous international license agreements in the pharmaceutical discover space with major Chinese drug development companies
• Advise university personnel in navigating their institutional conflicts and intellectual property policies
• Provided counsel on commercialization strategy as well as drafted and negotiated all license, maintenance, and custom programming agreements for a software publisher
• Managed and conducted intellectual property due diligence related to a contemplated acquisition of a major international patent and trademark portfolio
• Negotiated international license agreements with major chemical process licensors in the petroleum and gas industry for an India based project
• Provided counsel and developed an international brand protection and commercialization strategy for a lifestyle brand apparel company
• Advise licensor with anti-trust considerations in territory and field limited exclusive license in the pharmaceutical space

Aviation Law And Equipment Finance

• Represented purchasers and sellers in over 1,000 aircraft sale, acquisition, partnership, and other related aviation transactions
• Regularly assembling, and acting as quarterback, for acquisition teams for purchasers of aircraft
• Represented purchasers of aircraft in qualifying for exemptions from the California sales and use tax
• Assisted with the formation of and drafted all contracts for a new Subpart K fractional program
• Represented aircraft owner in warranty claims against engine manufacturer arising from a catastrophic engine failure in a new aircraft
• Represented aircraft owner in warranty claims against aircraft service facility arising from a defective pre-purchase inspection
• Assisted CEO in designing and implementing an aircraft leasing program with his public company which maximized tax deductions to the company while minimizing disallowance due to the CEO’s personal use
• Drafted and negotiated aircraft finance documents on behalf of a major bank
• Drafted and negotiated charter company management and service agreements
• Represented purchasers of warbirds in navigating U.S. demilitarization and importation requirements
• Advised client on export control issues associated with sale of aircraft parts and components to foreign countries

Previous Professional Experience

• Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, Partner (2012-2023)
• Luce Forward
  • Partner (2006-2012)
  • Attorney (2000-2006)
• Kablink.com, Attorney (1999-2000)
• WEMCO, Inc., Vice President (1995-1998)

Professional Memberships and Activities

• National Aircraft Finance Association (2023-present)
• National Business Aviation Association
  • Former member of Tax Committee and Regulatory Issues Advisory Group
• Licensing Executives Society – San Diego Chapter
  • Chair (2024-Present)
• San Diego County Bar Association

Community Involvement

• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
• CommNexus San Diego, Past Director

Representative Presentations and Publications

• “The ABCs of NDAs: Protect Your Company,” Co-Presenter, Webinar (August 25, 2020)
• “Interim Final Rule Issued for Paycheck Protection Program,” Author (April 6, 2020)
• “Business Assistance Funds Under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act,” Author (March 27, 2020)