Founded in 1975, Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman, also known as BSTZ, is a law firm that specializes in the area of intellectual property right liability. With offices throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Texas, the firm issues trademarks for domestic and international clients. It focuses on the protection of registered trademarks and domain names of high-profile celebrities. Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman protects intellectual capital for companies that range from solitary inventors to corporate conglomerates. The firm manages a staff of over 250 employees. It handles cases related to copyright, patents and intellectual property-related business transactions. Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman serves clients in the mechanical, chemistry, electronics and entertainment industries.