| Biography | Jennifer Arkowitz focuses her practice on trademark and copyright law, handling a broad range of matters including selection, clearance and prosecution. Ms. Arkowitz helps companies protect their brands by developing global brand procurement and enforcement strategies and helps to educate clients, from product managers to executive teams to in-house counsel, about the importance of protecting trademarks and how do to so in an efficient and cost-effective manner. She has experience in strengthening existing marks through creative strategies and in addressing and preventing infringement in the marketplace. Ms. Arkowitz also advises clients on matters related to counterfeit products, licensing, domain names, and social media. She has experience in a variety of industries and technologies, including consumer electronic products, computer software and hardware, e-commerce, telecommunications, sports/energy food and beverage products, wine and alcohol, fitness equipment, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, clothing and apparel, children's products, biotechnology, and building construction. While in law school, Ms. Arkowitz competed in the 2003 Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition in trademark and unfair competition law. She won the National Championship as well as Best Oral Advocate and Best Brief in the Western Regional competition. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Arkowitz was a research analyst for Congressional and Gubernatorial races in Washington, DC. She was also a legislative liaison for the Arizona Department of Economic Security and worked for the Arizona Legislature. Professional & Community Activities American Bar Association, Member Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition, Western Regional Competition, Co-Chair Experience AliphCom v. MyTalk Inc., Represents AliphCom, a manufacturer of wireless headsets, in a trademark infringement suit involving wireless communications devices. AliphCom v. MyTalk, Inc., No. 3:2010cv04918 (N.D. Cal. filed Oct. 29, 2010). *Experience gained by attorney prior to joining Kilpatrick Townsend Publications 15 December 2011, Trademarks and Social Media: A Proactive Approach to Clearance, Policing, and Enforcement, Podcasts 04 February 2011, Brand Owners Can Now Reclaim Facebook Community Pages, Articles Events 14 August 2012, KT Breakfast Briefing - Protecting, Promoting, and Enforcing Your Brands in Social Media, Events 15 December 2011, Trademarks and Social Media: A Proactive Approach to Clearance, Policing, and Enforcement, Events 03 November 2010, Brand Protection and Promotion in Social Media, Events 30 September 2010, Social Media Policies: Crafting a Uniform Policy Across Your Organization and Enforcing It, Events |