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Practice focused in intellectual property and intellectual property litigation with primary focus on trademark enforcement, licensing, clearance, prosecution, brand management counseling and litigation, including oppositions/cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Practice in non-patent intellectual property with primary focus in trademark enforcement, licensing, litigation and portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting, protection and counseling, as well as copyright, trade dress, domain names and E-commerce.Managed trademark enforcement and litigation activities in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia-Pacific, co-managed enforcement in North America.Managed outside counsel in TTAB and U.S./foreign enforcement and litigation… Show more Practice in non-patent intellectual property with primary focus in trademark enforcement, licensing, litigation and portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting, protection and counseling, as well as copyright, trade dress, domain names and E-commerce.Managed trademark enforcement and litigation activities in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia-Pacific, co-managed enforcement in North America.Managed outside counsel in TTAB and U.S./foreign enforcement and litigation matters.Managed enterprise domain name portfolio.Managed all IP aspects of new prime-product trade dress rollout. Managed global, core-mark portfolio audit and remedial filings.Counseled business units including Merchandise Licensing, Marketing & Brand Management and Corporate/Dealer Identity on trademark, branding, licensing and copyright issues.Searched and cleared new marks.Handled trademark aspects of mergers & acquisitions.Supervised paralegals and managed support personnel; active with in-house pro bono program; promoted twice.Handled all legal aspects of “CAT Chopper” Episode on American Chopper. Show less

Practice in non-patent intellectual property with primary focus in trademark prosecution, litigation, protection, enforcement and counseling, as well as copyright, domain name, right of publicity, Internet and licensing matters.Managed large domestic and international trademark portfolios. Performed all aspects of trademark searching, clearance, prosecution, opposition, and cancellation.Prepared and negotiated intellectual property licenses, contracts and related… Show more Practice in non-patent intellectual property with primary focus in trademark prosecution, litigation, protection, enforcement and counseling, as well as copyright, domain name, right of publicity, Internet and licensing matters.Managed large domestic and international trademark portfolios. Performed all aspects of trademark searching, clearance, prosecution, opposition, and cancellation.Prepared and negotiated intellectual property licenses, contracts and related agreements.Litigated trademark and copyright cases and handled UDRP disputes. Arbitrated intellectual property and commercial disputes.Experienced in sweepstakes compliance and website auditing. Show less

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Moot Court: Director – Anderson Intramural Competition; Moot Court Board Member Student Court: Justice – 2.

B.S., Marine Biology

Activities and Societies: FAC (First Year Student Advisory Counselor) Program - Board Member and Advisor - 2 years Cameron Crazie - 4.

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