USA Law and Practice Contributed by: Keith Medansky, Tamar Duvdevani, Michael Geller, Aislinn Smalling and Kristina Fernandez Mabrie, DLA Piper LLP
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Authors
Keith Medansky is a partner in the Chicago office of DLA Piper. He was one of the founders of the firm’s IP practice over 38 years ago and is co-chair of the Chicago IP practice focusing on trade marks and
Michael Geller is a partner in the Chicago office of DLA Piper and has deep experience in all facets of branding. He manages global trade mark portfolios for multinational brands and international celebrities,
copyrights. He leads global brand protection programmes and handles complex IP matters involving brand strategy, licensing, M&A, tax and bankruptcy. Keith has successfully litigated worldwide, including one of the first trials under the Federal Dilution Act. He serves clients from start-ups to multinationals across the hospitality, technology, restaurant, franchise, education and consumer industries. Keith is a frequent speaker on IP and has taught IP classes and seminars around the world.
while successfully litigating in court and before the TTAB. Michael tackles cutting-edge technology challenges involving Web3, NFTs and digital fraud, working with clients across the restaurant, hospitality, fitness and financial sectors. He partners with both established companies and start-ups, nurturing emerging brands from initial funding to global launch. Starting his career as a television news producer and photojournalist, he brings to clients a diverse background and a unique understanding of media.
Tamar Duvdevani is a partner in the New York office of DLA Piper. She chairs the firm’s Trademark, Copyright & Media practice, focusing on high- stakes trade mark, copyright and right-of-publicity litigation for
Aislinn Smalling is an associate in the Trademark, Copyright & Media practice in the Dallas office of DLA Piper. She predominantly works on maintenance, prosecution and enforcement of trade mark portfolios.
entertainment, consumer products and apparel companies. An experienced trial attorney and strategist, she has successfully argued before the Second Circuit and district courts nationwide, achieving multiple victories at trial and on preliminary injunction motions. Tamar handles complex contract disputes, arbitrations and global rebranding initiatives, while advising on strategic licensing matters. A former clerk for Magistrate Judge Andrew J Peck, she serves on the SDNY/EDNY Rules Committee and the Federal Bar Council’s IP committee.
Her work with trade mark portfolios includes trade mark counselling and clearance. She also has experience in copyright counselling and enforcement. In addition to her intellectual property counselling work, Aislinn has experience in bringing actions before the TTAB as well as assisting in a range of federal litigation matters.
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