Jeanne Seewald serves as a member of Hahn Loeser’s Board of Directors and focuses her practice on intellectual property, general business, and mergers and acquisitions.
Jeanne works with clients ranging from startups to established companies. As an intellectual property and business attorney, she provides advice in the areas of trademark and copyright registration, trademark portfolio management, trademark and domain name dispute resolution, trademark and patent licensing, software licensing, e-commerce, technology and Internet-related matters.
Of the 105,000 licensed attorneys in Florida, Jeanne is one of only 140 Florida attorneys that are board certified in intellectual property law.
Jeanne also represents companies and entrepreneurs in all aspects of general business including mergers and acquisitions, business contracts, business transactions, joint ventures, corporate governance and franchise matters. She enjoys assisting clients in buying and selling businesses throughout the country and serving as a partner with her clients to achieve their goals and objectives.
In addition, she serves as general counsel to for-profit and nonprofit companies and represents closely held family businesses in sales to private equity and strategic acquirers. She regularly assists business clients with drafting and negotiation of contracts relating to all aspects of their business.
Jeanne has been named a Florida Super Lawyer 2007-2020, including being named a “Top 50 Women” Florida Super Lawyer in 2012 and 2013. She has also been named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2006-2020.
Professional History
• Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2007-present; Southwest Florida Offices Managing Partner, 2008-16; Board of Directors, 2016-present
• Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist, Intellectual Property Law, 2007-present
Experience
• Trademark and copyright prosecution – domestic and international
• Advising on strategies for trademark and copyright protection
• Management of trademark and copyright portfolios
• Trademark clearance searches
• Domain name and internet matters including domain name dispute resolution and cybersquatting
• Uniform Dispute Resolutions Policy (UDRP)
• Trademark, patent and software licensing
• Representation before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) in opposition and cancellation proceedings
• Internet and technology advise including Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
• Business transactions including mergers and acquisitions
• Business formation, organization, operations and planning
• Contract review and drafting
Publications & Speaking Engagements
USPTO Requires U.S. Licensed Attorney for Foreign Trademark Applicants and Registrants
July 23, 2019
"Limited Liability Company Revisions" - Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq. and Michael Dal Lago, Esq.
February 14, 2014
"Writing a Book Can Start a New Chapter in Your Profession," Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
November 01, 2013
"Business Planning"
October 13, 2013
"Business Law 101: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Interests and Ideas," Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
December 01, 2012
"Good Deeds May Be Punished," Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
December 01, 2011
"Considerations When Using Trademarks in Social Media," Jeanne L. Seewald
March 31, 2011
"Are You Protecting Your Property on the Internet?" Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
December 30, 2010
The Fame of a Trademark May Be an Obstacle in a Case of Reverse Confusion, Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
September 28, 2010
"WIPO Transfers Over 1,500 Domain Names to Hotel Group in Record Ruling," Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
March 25, 2010
"Could Your Copyright Be Terminated?" Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
September 30, 2009
"IRS allows tax free exchange treatment for trademarks and other intangible assets," Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
April 09, 2009
"New Pro-IP Act increases penalties for trademark and copyright counterfeiting and establishes IP czar," Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
February 11, 2009
"Electronic Filing Available for Copyrights," Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
September 04, 2008
"The Reality of Virtual Worlds," Jeanne L. Seewald, Esq.
May 07, 2008
Community Involvement
Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2005-present; Vice Chair, 2007-present; Chair, By-Laws and Documents Committee
eBella, Editorial Board, 2011-present
Gulfshore Business: Editorial Board, 2004-2019
International Women’s Forum, Florida Suncoast, Member, 2019
Community Foundation of Collier County, Advisory Board, 2007-2011
United Arts Council of Collier County, Corporate Advisory Board, 2006-11
Leadership Collier Alumni Association, 2004-20; Member, Leadership Collier Class 2004
Awards & Distinctions
The Best Lawyers in America®, Intellectual Property, Trademark Law, Administrative/Regulatory Law, Copyright Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2006-21
Florida Super Lawyers®, 2007-20; Top 50 Women Florida, 2012-13
Top Lawyer, Naples Illustrated, Business/Corporate and Intellectual Property Law, 2018; Mergers and Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 2020
"Chairman's Award," Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, 2017
“The Influentials: 29 of Southwest Florida’s Most Powerful Women,” Gulfshore Business, April 2012
“Florida’s Legal Elite,” Florida Trendmagazine, 2010-11
“Legal Eagles – 14 Go-To Lawyers You Want In Your Corner,” Gulfshore Business, February 2010
Collier County Women’s Bar Association, “Lawyer of the Year,” 2006
Outstanding Volunteer Award, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, 2005-06
Memberships & Affiliations
American Bar Association, Member, Intellectual Property Law Section
The Florida Bar Association, Intellectual Property Board Certification Committee, Chair, 2013-15; Vice Chair, 2011-13; Member 2010-16; Executive Council, Business Law Section, 2003-11; Retreat Committee, 2007-17
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education (BLSE), Grade Review Panel, Intellectual Property Law Certification
Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Member
Collier County Bar Association, President, 2012-13; President-Elect, 2011-12; Treasurer, 2010-11; Secretary, 2009-10; Board of Directors, 2005-14
Collier County Bar Foundation Inc., President, 2011-12; Board of Directors, 2009-12
Collier County Women’s Bar Association, President, 2003-05; Board of Directors, 2000-08
Lawyers-Pilots Bar Association, Member
Arkansas Bar Association, Member
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
Certified Public Accountant, Arkansas (certificate only)
AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
