Experience

Advertising and Promotion Law

· Advising clients concerning federal and state advertising laws and reviewing proposed advertisements and promotional materials for compliance

· Clearing publicity rights, including preparation of releases/licenses to use a person's name, image and/or likeness

· Advising clients concerning compliance with sweepstake, lottery and gaming laws and preparation of related rules

Computer Software & Hardware

· Drafting, reviewing and negotiating software license and development agreements

International

· Advising clients concerning global trademark protection and enforcement strategies

· Managing international trademark portfolios and working with foreign counsel in connection therewith

Internet and E-Commerce

· Drafting and reviewing website terms of use

· Drafting e-commerce agreements (e.g., "click" agreements)

· Drafting, reviewing and negotiating website development agreements

· Drafting website advertising agreements

Privacy

· Reviewing privacy practices, advising clients concerning compliance with privacy laws and drafting privacy policies

Product Design, Manufacturing and Distribution

· Drafting, reviewing and negotiating product design, manufacturing and distribution agreements

Trademark & Copyright, Domestic and International

· Representation of clients in connection with U.S. and foreign trademark matters, including management of international trademark portfolio consisting of trademarks registered or pending in over 50 countries

· Representation of clients in connection with developing strategies for trademark and copyright protection in the U.S. and worldwide

· Preparation and prosecution of copyright applications

· Representation of clients in connection with enforcement of trademarks, copyrights and domain names

· Representation of clients in connection with clearance of intellectual property and publicity rights

· Representation of Fortune 500 Company in connection with its trademark portfolio and other intellectual property matters

· Representation of open source software companies in connection with trademark, copyright and licensing matters

Transactional Intellectual Property

· Representation of clients in licensing matters, including licensing of software, trademarks and other intellectual property

· Representation of clients in connection with transfers of intellectual property in M&A, financing and corporate transactions

· Conducting intellectual property audits and identifying intellectual property assets

· Drafting internal and external IP protection and management strategies and policies

Social Media

· Advising clients regarding internet legal issues and the use of social media

· Drafting social media guidelines and policies

Trade Dress

· Advising clients concerning protection and enforcement of trade dress

Trade Secrets

· Drafting, reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements

Web Site Audits

· Conducting website audits

Clean Energy and Cyber Security

· Member of the Clean Energy and Cyber Security industry groups

· Representation of clean energy and cyber security companies in connection with trademark, copyright and licensing matters

Nonprofit Organizations and Associations

· Advise nonprofit organizations and associations on trademark, copyright and other intellectual property issues

· Assist nonprofit organizations and associations in developing privacy policies and website terms of use

· Represent nonprofit organizations and associations in licensing and other contractual matters

Law Clerk to the Honorable Howard S. Chasanow, Court of Appeals of Maryland (1997-1998)

General Information

Awards

· Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2010 - present

· Named "Baltimore Technology Lawyer of the Year," by Best Lawyers in America, 2012

· Named a "Rising Star" by Maryland Super Lawyers (2009, 2010, 2011)

Memberships

· Member: International Trademark Association

· Board Member: Maryland Lawyers for the Arts, 2005-present

· Member: Maryland State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section

· Member: Bar Association of Baltimore City

· Member: American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section

· Member & Co-Chair of Baltimore Section: The Association of Women in International Trade (2008-2011)

· Member: Intellectual Property Owners Association

Speaking/Writing

· Author: The New Generic Top-Level Domain Names: What Trademark Owners Should Do To Prepare, Client Alert (June 2012)

· Author: How Trademark Owners Can Prevent Their Marks From Becoming. XXX Domain Names, Client Alert (September 2011)

· Author: Beware of Cybersquatting and other Domain Name Abuse, Associations Now (April 2008)

· Author: The Trademark Times are Changing, The Maryland Bar Journal (2003)

· Presenter: The Rules of "Green" Marketing: Your Roadmap for a Sustained Competitive Advantage Without Greenwash - Legal Issues, Chesapeake Regional Tech Council Green Markets Forum Boardroom Series, February 14, 2012

· Presenter: Clearance of Copyrights, Trademarks & Publicity Rights in the Social Media Age, Client Presentation, November 16, 2011

· Presenter: IP & Social Media 2010: New Tools & New Rules, Client Presentation, January 28, 2010

· Presenter: Legal Issues in Advertising: Protecting Trademarks & Copyrights & Avoiding Legal Landmines, Client Presentation, May 24, 2005

· Presenter: Legal Issues in Advertising: How to Avoid Disputes, Lawsuits & FTC Complaints, Client Presentation, 2003

· Presenter: Intellectual Property in Lending and Other Commercial Transactions, SBA Lenders' Quality Circle Meeting, February 28, 2002

· Presenter: Intellectual Property Issues, How To Conduct A Successful Commercial Closing In Maryland, Lorman Educational Services, September 13, 2001

· Presenter: Breakfast Briefing on the Maryland Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, September 14, 2000

· Presenter: Protecting Intellectual Property in the Workplace, Covenants Not to Compete in Maryland, Lorman Educational Services, March 28, 2000

· Presenter: Registering and Protecting Your Company's Names, Slogans and Creative Expressions, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston's Technology and Intellectual Property Legal Issues Workshop, October 28, 1999

· Presenter: Protecting Intellectual Property in the Workplace, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston's Technology and Intellectual Property Legal Issues Workshop, October 28, 1999

Articles

New Handbook On Intellectual Property For Nonprofits Is Published

The New Generic Top-Level Domain Names: What Trademark Owners Should Do To Prepare

How Trademark Owners Can Prevent Their Marks From Becoming. XXX Domain Names

Events

Associations' Use of Sub-Brands and Microsites - WTP speaker
February 13, 2013 (All day)

Baltimore INTA roundtable on Social Media and Intellectual Property - WTP speakers
January 30, 2013 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm

The Rules of "Green" Marketing - WTP speaker
January 31, 2012 - 7:30am - 9:30am

Nonprofit Leadership Seminar: Protecting Your Organization's IP
October 6, 2011 - 12:00pm