Cara Pinto is an associate in the firm's Pittsburgh office. Cara is a registered patent attorney who focuses her practice on various intellectual property matters, including patent preparation and prosecution before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for utility and design patent applications. Cara works on trademark portfolio development and maintenance which includes trademark clearance, prosecution, protection, enforcement, and supporting portfolio management for clients ranging from multi-national to start-up companies across a variety of industries. Cara also assists in advising clients on the selection and registration of trademarks in the United States and abroad, proper trademark usage, and trademark protection for packaging. In addition, Cara advises on maintenance and enforcement issues, and litigates trademark opposition proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Cara deals with a wide range of technologies, including surgical techniques, medical devices, surgical staplers, surgical staples, electrosurgical instruments, harmonic scalpels, and portable travel equipment.
Cara's pro bono practice includes intellectual property counseling. Cara is also active with the firm's Protection from Abuse Act (PFA) Program where she helps clients in need of PFA orders.
