Lauri S. Thompson

Lauri S. Thompson: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Lauri S. Thompson focuses her practice on intellectual property, including working with gaming resort companies, software companies, and entertainment companies to protect and enhance their key brands and corporate images through strategic management of their worldwide trademark and copyright portfolios. She works to help increase the visibility and value of their names and images, through trademark, copyright, and domain name registration, and Internet monitoring and enforcement. Additionally, she works with interior design groups for hotels and casino resorts on third-party vendor agreements, purchase orders, and strategies to control intellectual property rights.

The entertainment aspect of her practice includes handling issues related to live show production and audio visual works. She counsels clients in all aspects of their advertising and entertainment contracts. She helps license music and other content, as well as develops procedures for ownership of original content. She oversees the clearance, procurement and enforcement of intellectual property rights throughout the world, including the protection and use of intellectual property on and off the Internet.

Lauri counsels clients to avoid disputes by helping them review materials for copyright, trademark and publicity rights issues. She works with various production companies, recording studios, advertising agencies, media companies and interior design groups, advising them in the clearance of materials for use in interior design, film, television, advertising and Internet marketing. She is experienced settling disputes over IP and entertainment issues in an effort to avoid costly litigation and uncertain outcomes, when possible.

Lauri’s professional involvement extends outside of her practice, where she serves as the incoming chair for the Trademark panels for both the ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries and the Section on Intellectual Property Law. In addition, she has taught entertainment and fine art law for 20 years at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Concentrations

•Trademarks
•Copyrights
•Rights of publicity

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2025
•Nevada, Intellectual Property, 2025
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Trademark Law, 2020, 2022
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2020 - 2026
•Trademark Law, 2020-2026
•Entertainment Law - Music, 2020-2026
•Trade Secrets Law, 2023-2026
•Listed, Who's Who Legal
•Global Elite Thought Leaders - IP, 2024
•Global Leaders - IP: Trademarks, 2022
•Team Member, a Law360 “Hospitality Practice Group of the Year,” 2021
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, 2014-2019
•Listed, Who's Who Legal, Trademarks, 2014
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Entertainment Law - Music, 2011-2012
•Recognized, World Trademark Review, 2011, 2022-2025
•'WTR 1000,' 2021-2025
•'World Leading Trademark Individual for Contentious Work,' 2011
•Recipient, Trademark Insider, Trademark Filer, 2004, 2006, and 2007
•Rated, AV Preeminent 4.6 out of 5.0

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Entertainment, Media & Sports
  • Hospitality
  • Gaming
  • Trademark & Brand Management

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Utah, B.F.A., Fine Arts, 1979
Law School Attended:
University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Nevada; 1999, California; 1999, District of Columbia; U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Adjunct Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Entertainment Law
•Member, Board of Directors, Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, 2023-Present
•Board Member, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Board of Directors
•Board Member, Variety The Children's Charity of Southern Nevada, Board of Directors
•Member, American Bar Association
•Member, Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries
•Incoming Chair, Trademark Panel
•Member, Section of Intellectual Property Law
•Incoming Chair, Trademark Panel
•Member, Clark County Bar Association
•Member, Nevada Intellectual Property Law Society
•Member, State Bar of Nevada
•Past President, American Association of University Women, Las Vegas Branch

Birth Information:
Tacoma, Washington, February 5, 1960
ISLN:
913363261

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/30/14 in Intellectual Property Rights

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/17/14 in Entertainment and the Arts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/15/14 in Intellectual Property

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 09/15/14 in Intellectual Property

    She is outstanding.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/06/14 in Intellectual Property

    Lauri S. Thompson is an excellent lawyer. One of my favorite "go-to" lawyers for trademark advice in the entire country!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/29/14 in Trademark Prosecution

    Lauri is a top notch intellectual property lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/04/14 in Entertainment and the Arts

    Lauri is especially adept at counseling companies doing business or seeking to do business in Las Vegas, especially hotels and entertainment.

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/03/14 in Intellectual Property

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/16/14 in Intellectual Property

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/07/14 in Trademark Litigation

    Lauri's practice includes trademark prosecution, litigation, and management.

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