Kathryn M. Starshak concentrates her practice in the area of intellectual property, particularly in the fields of trademark law and copyright law. She is experienced in all aspects of trademark clearance, prosecution, licensing, and enforcement.
Kathryn advises clients on global trademark portfolios and filing strategies. She manages global trademark portfolios for companies of all sizes from multi-national to startup companies, in a range of industries including the electronics, clothing, consulting, consumer products, educational training, gaming, publishing, and pharmaceutical industries. She also manages the trademark portfolios for local and global nonprofit organizations.
Kathryn regularly performs domestic and foreign trademark clearance, and has particular experience with large-scale global clearance projects for new brands. She also handles all aspects of trademark portfolio management, including filings, prosecution, and maintenance. She also represents clients in inter partes and ex parte proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and counsels clients on a variety of infringement and enforcement matters including online issues such as domain name and social media disputes.
Kathryn also regularly negotiates and drafts intellectual property agreements, such as license, settlement, and coexistence agreements. Kathryn also counsels clients on due diligence matters in corporate transactions related to copyrights and trademarks.
Kathryn routinely provides advice to clients on proper trademark usage and reviews and clears marketing and advertising materials, websites, and packaging for clients.
