“My extensive experience in-house and private practice has given me a unique perspective in providing practical, creative, and concise advice, while always keeping the client’s goals at the forefront and remaining sensitive to their business needs and constraints.”
Andrew N. Fredbeck
“Trademark questions are often puzzles that need to be solved. Clients – both large and small – sometimes ask us to do something without realizing that what they’re asking won’t accomplish their goal. It’s our job to understand their ultimate goal and then help achieve it for them in the most efficient way. That’s one way we provide real value for our clients.”
Karen Lim
“My experience living in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. has sensitized me to cultural differences which helps me to help my clients. Whether I am assisting a U.S. client to obtain and enforce trademarks globally or advising foreign clients on U.S. trademark protection, understanding cultural nuances heightens my awareness of clients’ unspoken assumptions and enables me to answer not just the questions that were asked, but also the ones that should have been asked.”
Nadine H. Jacobson
“For more than 30 years, I’ve advised on global trademark registration and protection strategies, with a focus on litigating and resolving trademark disputes around the world. I’ve seen it all and so I can tell a client which risks are worth taking and which risks they should avoid. I can with great confidence say: ‘Here’s the likelihood you’ll be challenged in a given country and, if challenged, here’s the likelihood you’ll win.’ I strive to give clients business-appropriate solutions to their legal problems, and provide advice which reflects their tolerance for risk, their need for responsiveness and the constraints of their budget.”
Laura Popp-Rosenberg
“I enjoy solving problems for clients and tackling challenges that come in all sizes and shapes. It’s exciting to work with an iconic brand – a brand everyone knows and loves – to protect their trademarks, ensuring the company can nurture relationships with its fans. It’s also exciting to get in on the ground floor with a new brand – helping a company craft a trademark and content strategy that’s going to support the company’s growth.”
Carlos Cucurella
“I like that we work in virtually every jurisdiction and we are presented with interesting issues from clients on a daily basis. I’ve been doing this a long time so I know the answers to esoteric IP questions from around the world.”
Joyce M. Ferraro
“I understand that I’m not just dealing with legal issues, but issues that affect my clients’ core businesses. They want more than a discussion of the options. My clients want to know how the legal options impact their strategy. We aren’t writing answers to law school exam questions – it’s real business life that’s being affected.”
Cara A. Boyle
“Management of global trademark portfolios and disputes is in the DNA of my practice and our firm. When I plot strategy with clients and the lawyers in our 50-year-old international network – in more than 200 countries – I know that we’re delivering our clients the best advice from the best lawyers for that particular issue.”
Maritza C. Schaeffer
“I break down complex legal issues so clients can easily understand what’s important and make the business decisions they need to make.”
Tamar Niv Bessinger
“I focus on understanding my clients’ businesses so I can provide tailored advice to help them achieve their branding goals while respecting their risk tolerance.”