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.
