Kenneth L.Wilton
Partner
Intellectual Property
kwilton@seyfarth.com
Ken's breadth of knowledge across the entire IP spectrum makes him a unique resource in what has rapidly become a highly specialized field.
More About Ken
While focused primarily on the protection of trademarks, Ken’s experience in the related IP fields allows him to provide counsel that addresses the varied means of protecting intangible assets. With a strong background in computer programming, math, and science, he understands how technology impacts organizations, and advises clients on how their IP rights can be protected in an interconnected world.
Working with a variety of clients in the pharmaceutical, consumer product, and alcoholic beverage spaces, Ken’s practice focuses primarily on trademark, false advertising, copyright and right of publicity counseling, and litigation. His trademark practice is international in scope, and he regularly provides counsel on internet-related, social media, and cross-border trademark protection law issues. Domestically, he litigates infringement and counterfeiting disputes in the federal courts and has extensive experience in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the US Patent and Trademark Office, including over a dozen trials. He has supervised the conduct of international anti-counterfeiting activities and has filed or defended over two dozen proceedings under the UDRP.
As Seyfarth's Trademark practice lead, Ken leads a robust national practice. Ken co-founded and is the co-chair of Seyfarth’s Advertising & Marketing group, which brings together Seyfarth attorneys across practices, including intellectual property, commercial litigation, and product liability, to address the increasing advertising-related challenges faced by clients across all industries.
Additionally, Ken participates in the broader national and international trademark communities. Since 2019, he has been a contributing editor to California’s Continuing Education of the Bar’s Internet Law and Practice in California. Previously, he was co-chair of the California State Bar’s Internet and Privacy Law Committee. He has been an active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) since 1992, including as an editor for the Trademark Reporter and a member of the Academic, Unfair Competition and Enforcement Committees. He also speaks regularly at the INTA’s annual and leadership meetings.
Ken has been consistently recognized by US News Best Lawyers in America for Intellectual Property Litigation (Woodward/White Inc.) (2019-2023), by Who’s Who Legal for his work as a trademark lawyer (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2013-2023), and by Managing Intellectual Property as a Trademark “IP Star” (Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC) (2014-2023). In 2019 and 2021, he was selected as one of the Top 30 trademark practitioners in the United States by Euromoney’s Best of the Best Expert Guides (Euromoney Trading Limited). In 2013, he was selected by the Daily Journal as one of the top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators in California. Since 2013, Ken has been recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 as a top trademark attorney for prosecution and strategy and enforcement and litigation (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2013-2023).
Ken is proud to be a part of a firm that constantly seeks to improve—whether this includes making the delivery of legal services more seamless, evolving new roles to best match talent and goals with career paths, or focusing on the need for increased diversity in the legal profession.
Working with a variety of clients in the pharmaceutical, consumer product, and alcoholic beverage spaces, Ken’s practice focuses primarily on trademark, false advertising, copyright and right of publicity counseling, and litigation. His trademark practice is international in scope, and he regularly provides counsel on internet-related, social media, and cross-border trademark protection law issues. Domestically, he litigates infringement and counterfeiting disputes in the federal courts and has extensive experience in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the US Patent and Trademark Office, including over a dozen trials. He has supervised the conduct of international anti-counterfeiting activities and has filed or defended over two dozen proceedings under the UDRP.
As Seyfarth's Trademark practice lead, Ken leads a robust national practice. Ken co-founded and is the co-chair of Seyfarth’s Advertising & Marketing group, which brings together Seyfarth attorneys across practices, including intellectual property, commercial litigation, and product liability, to address the increasing advertising-related challenges faced by clients across all industries.
Additionally, Ken participates in the broader national and international trademark communities. Since 2019, he has been a contributing editor to California’s Continuing Education of the Bar’s Internet Law and Practice in California. Previously, he was co-chair of the California State Bar’s Internet and Privacy Law Committee. He has been an active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) since 1992, including as an editor for the Trademark Reporter and a member of the Academic, Unfair Competition and Enforcement Committees. He also speaks regularly at the INTA’s annual and leadership meetings.
Ken has been consistently recognized by US News Best Lawyers in America for Intellectual Property Litigation (Woodward/White Inc.) (2019-2023), by Who’s Who Legal for his work as a trademark lawyer (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2013-2023), and by Managing Intellectual Property as a Trademark “IP Star” (Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC) (2014-2023). In 2019 and 2021, he was selected as one of the Top 30 trademark practitioners in the United States by Euromoney’s Best of the Best Expert Guides (Euromoney Trading Limited). In 2013, he was selected by the Daily Journal as one of the top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators in California. Since 2013, Ken has been recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 as a top trademark attorney for prosecution and strategy and enforcement and litigation (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2013-2023).
Ken is proud to be a part of a firm that constantly seeks to improve—whether this includes making the delivery of legal services more seamless, evolving new roles to best match talent and goals with career paths, or focusing on the need for increased diversity in the legal profession.
- JD, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
- BA, University of California, Los Angeles
History
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- US Court of Federal Claims
- US Tax Court
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
- US District Court, Southern District of California
- US District Court, District of Colorado
- US District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- California Supreme Court
Related Key Industries
- Won a defense verdict for a national retail chain in one of the few trademark counterfeit cases to be tried before a jury.
- Represented large consumer products company in false advertising litigation related to product packaging. The case was resolved on favorable terms.
- Represented pharmaceutical client in connection with US litigation related to worldwide dispute. Obtained final judgment in client's favor and injunction.
- Has won 13 trials before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO.
Related News & Insights
-
Webinar Recording
Nov 20, 2024
Winning Combinations Webinar Series Recordings: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law
-
Speaking Engagement
Nov 11, 2024
Seyfarth to Sponsor and Present at 2024 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference
-
Blog Post
Nov 5, 2024
Ken Wilton Discusses Impact of Possible Trump Victory on Brand Protection in World Trademark Review
-
Attorney Publication
10/24/2024
Lauren Leipold and Ken Wilton Author the Exclusive US Chapter for WTR’s 2025 Trademark Litigation Review
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Litigation - Intellectual Property (2019-2023, 2025)
- Recognized as Thomson-Reuters Stand-out Lawyer (2024)
- Recognized as one of the top 30 U.S. practitioners for Contentious Trademark by World Intellectual Property Review (2023)
- Recognized in the World Trademark Review's Top 1000 Trademark Practitioners Worldwide (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2013-2023)
- AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
- Best of the Best USA: One of top 30 trademark practitioners in the United States by Euromoney Trading Limited (2019, 2021)
- Recognized by IP STARS as a "Trademark Star" (2014-2023) and "Patent Star" (2017) (Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC)
- Listed in Los Angeles Super Lawyers for Intellectual Property (Thomson Reuters) (2006-2007, 2012-2021)
- Named in the International Who's Who of Trademark Lawyers (Law Business Research Ltd.)(2013-2022)
- Listed as one of the Daily Journal's Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators in California (2013)
- International Trademark Association (Trademark Reporter Committee, 2006-2013; Academic Committee, 2013-2016; Unfair Competition Committee, 2016-2019; Enforcement Committee, 2019-present; Adjunct Professor special interest group 2009-2013; co-chair 2013-2016)
- The State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Internet & Privacy Law Committee (member, 2012-2016; co-chair, 2015-2016)
- Los Angeles Intellectual Property Inn of Court (Master of the Bench, co-mentoring chair; 2010-2012)
- Beverly Hills Bar Association (New Technology Committee co-chair; 1996-1997; Intellectual Property Section chair, 1997-2000)
- Los Angeles County Bar Association (Litigation Section, Intellectual Property Law Section, Computer/Software Law Section)
- American Bar Associations (Litigation Section, Intellectual Property Law Section)
- Co-Author, "United States: courts and TTAB weigh in on First Amendment defence and scope of rights protection under the Lanham Act," WTR 2024 Trademark Litigation Review (October 11, 2024)
- Co-Author, "WTR Americas Trademark Litigation Review," World Trademark Review (December 7, 2023)
- Co-Author, “World Trademark Review’s Trademark Litigation: A Global Guide 2023 – United States” (November 30, 2022)
- Co-Author, “What Cannabis Cos. Can Expect If Broadcast Ad Bill Passes”, Law360 (August 2, 2022)
- “Permission by Prohibition: Cannabis Ads May Be Coming To Your Local TV” Blog Post, The Blunt Truth (July 11, 2022)
- Co-Author, “World Trademark Review’s Trademark Litigation: A Global Guide 2022 – United States” (December 23, 2021)
- “Don’t Rush to Apply for that CBD Trademark Just Yet!”, Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 10, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Internet Archive's National Emergency Library: Public Service or Copyright Infringement?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 9, 2020)
- Contributing editor, Internet Law and Practice in California (2019 ed. California Education for the Bar)
- Co-Author, "Standing Out: The Supreme Court Eases Standard for Awarding Attorney’s Fees in Patent Cases," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Harm Presumed No More: Trademark Owners Must Prove Irreparable Harm For Any Injunction In The Ninth Circuit," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 17, 2013)
- Co-Author, “The New Domains Are Coming! – Time To Round Up The Trademarks,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2013)
- Co-Presenter, “Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 31, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “Webinar Series: Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law Session 1: Effective Strategies for Government Software License Negotiations,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 26, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “Commercial Litigation Outlook: Insights and Predictions for Litigation Trends in 2024,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 2, 2024)
- Moderator, “Commercial Litigation Outlook - Charting the Course: AI's Influence on Legal Practice and IP Protection,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Commercial Litigation Outlook: Insights and Predictions for Litigation Trends in 2024," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "How to Win Your Next Trademark Battle: Lessons Learned in 2023," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2024)
- “15 Questions You Never Dared to Ask” International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Idea Exchange (August 4, 2022)
- Association of National Advertisers’ Brand Activation Legal Committee (December 17, 2020)
- “Growth Strategies and Harvesting Intellectual Assets for Retailers” Retail Industry Leaders Association, Retail Law Conference, Nashville, TN (October 17, 2019)
- “Risk of Influencer/Third-Party Advertising” ACC SoCal Chapter (June 24, 2019)
- “Overview of and Recent Worldwide Developments in Unfair Competition Law” International Trademark Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA (May 19, 2019)
- “When Trademarks Overlap with Other IP Rights” International Trademark Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA (May 23, 2018)
“Opportunities and Challenges of Being an Adjunct Professor” International Trademark Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL (May 22, 2016) - “Trademarks and Designs” When Trademarks Overlap with Other IP Rights Program International Trademark Association - Munich, Germany (Dec. 8-9, 2014)
- “The Right to Be Forgotten: Current Developments and Practical Tips” Cyberspace Law Committee, State Bar of California (July 8, 2014)
- “The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 - History and Interpretation” University of Southern California, Gould School of Law (April 23, 2014)
- “The Legal and Practical Sides Of Cybersecurity: Sifting Through The Demise Of The Cybersecurity Act of 2012” (with Misty Blair) Cyberspace Law Committee, State Bar of California (September 11, 2012)
- “Keyword Litigation Update” Intellectual Property Owners Annual Meeting (September 12, 2011)
- UCLA History Department Advisory Board
Teaching
- University of Southern California Gould School of Law: Lecturer on Copyright and the Internet (2002-2006); Lecturer-in-Law, Internet Law (2009-2016), Trademark Law in Practice (2018)
- Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business: Lecturer on Intellectual Property and Internet Law (2008 – 2011)
Ken's breadth of knowledge across the entire IP spectrum makes him a unique resource in what has rapidly become a highly specialized field.
More About Ken
While focused primarily on the protection of trademarks, Ken’s experience in the related IP fields allows him to provide counsel that addresses the varied means of protecting intangible assets. With a strong background in computer programming, math, and science, he understands how technology impacts organizations, and advises clients on how their IP rights can be protected in an interconnected world.
Working with a variety of clients in the pharmaceutical, consumer product, and alcoholic beverage spaces, Ken’s practice focuses primarily on trademark, false advertising, copyright and right of publicity counseling, and litigation. His trademark practice is international in scope, and he regularly provides counsel on internet-related, social media, and cross-border trademark protection law issues. Domestically, he litigates infringement and counterfeiting disputes in the federal courts and has extensive experience in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the US Patent and Trademark Office, including over a dozen trials. He has supervised the conduct of international anti-counterfeiting activities and has filed or defended over two dozen proceedings under the UDRP.
As Seyfarth's Trademark practice lead, Ken leads a robust national practice. Ken co-founded and is the co-chair of Seyfarth’s Advertising & Marketing group, which brings together Seyfarth attorneys across practices, including intellectual property, commercial litigation, and product liability, to address the increasing advertising-related challenges faced by clients across all industries.
Additionally, Ken participates in the broader national and international trademark communities. Since 2019, he has been a contributing editor to California’s Continuing Education of the Bar’s Internet Law and Practice in California. Previously, he was co-chair of the California State Bar’s Internet and Privacy Law Committee. He has been an active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) since 1992, including as an editor for the Trademark Reporter and a member of the Academic, Unfair Competition and Enforcement Committees. He also speaks regularly at the INTA’s annual and leadership meetings.
Ken has been consistently recognized by US News Best Lawyers in America for Intellectual Property Litigation (Woodward/White Inc.) (2019-2023), by Who’s Who Legal for his work as a trademark lawyer (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2013-2023), and by Managing Intellectual Property as a Trademark “IP Star” (Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC) (2014-2023). In 2019 and 2021, he was selected as one of the Top 30 trademark practitioners in the United States by Euromoney’s Best of the Best Expert Guides (Euromoney Trading Limited). In 2013, he was selected by the Daily Journal as one of the top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators in California. Since 2013, Ken has been recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 as a top trademark attorney for prosecution and strategy and enforcement and litigation (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2013-2023).
Ken is proud to be a part of a firm that constantly seeks to improve—whether this includes making the delivery of legal services more seamless, evolving new roles to best match talent and goals with career paths, or focusing on the need for increased diversity in the legal profession.
Working with a variety of clients in the pharmaceutical, consumer product, and alcoholic beverage spaces, Ken’s practice focuses primarily on trademark, false advertising, copyright and right of publicity counseling, and litigation. His trademark practice is international in scope, and he regularly provides counsel on internet-related, social media, and cross-border trademark protection law issues. Domestically, he litigates infringement and counterfeiting disputes in the federal courts and has extensive experience in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the US Patent and Trademark Office, including over a dozen trials. He has supervised the conduct of international anti-counterfeiting activities and has filed or defended over two dozen proceedings under the UDRP.
As Seyfarth's Trademark practice lead, Ken leads a robust national practice. Ken co-founded and is the co-chair of Seyfarth’s Advertising & Marketing group, which brings together Seyfarth attorneys across practices, including intellectual property, commercial litigation, and product liability, to address the increasing advertising-related challenges faced by clients across all industries.
Additionally, Ken participates in the broader national and international trademark communities. Since 2019, he has been a contributing editor to California’s Continuing Education of the Bar’s Internet Law and Practice in California. Previously, he was co-chair of the California State Bar’s Internet and Privacy Law Committee. He has been an active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) since 1992, including as an editor for the Trademark Reporter and a member of the Academic, Unfair Competition and Enforcement Committees. He also speaks regularly at the INTA’s annual and leadership meetings.
Ken has been consistently recognized by US News Best Lawyers in America for Intellectual Property Litigation (Woodward/White Inc.) (2019-2023), by Who’s Who Legal for his work as a trademark lawyer (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2013-2023), and by Managing Intellectual Property as a Trademark “IP Star” (Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC) (2014-2023). In 2019 and 2021, he was selected as one of the Top 30 trademark practitioners in the United States by Euromoney’s Best of the Best Expert Guides (Euromoney Trading Limited). In 2013, he was selected by the Daily Journal as one of the top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators in California. Since 2013, Ken has been recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 as a top trademark attorney for prosecution and strategy and enforcement and litigation (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2013-2023).
Ken is proud to be a part of a firm that constantly seeks to improve—whether this includes making the delivery of legal services more seamless, evolving new roles to best match talent and goals with career paths, or focusing on the need for increased diversity in the legal profession.
- JD, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
- BA, University of California, Los Angeles
History
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- US Court of Federal Claims
- US Tax Court
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
- US District Court, Southern District of California
- US District Court, District of Colorado
- US District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- California Supreme Court
Related Key Industries
- Won a defense verdict for a national retail chain in one of the few trademark counterfeit cases to be tried before a jury.
- Represented large consumer products company in false advertising litigation related to product packaging. The case was resolved on favorable terms.
- Represented pharmaceutical client in connection with US litigation related to worldwide dispute. Obtained final judgment in client's favor and injunction.
- Has won 13 trials before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO.
Related News & Insights
-
Webinar Recording
Nov 20, 2024
Winning Combinations Webinar Series Recordings: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law
-
Speaking Engagement
Nov 11, 2024
Seyfarth to Sponsor and Present at 2024 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference
-
Blog Post
Nov 5, 2024
Ken Wilton Discusses Impact of Possible Trump Victory on Brand Protection in World Trademark Review
-
Attorney Publication
10/24/2024
Lauren Leipold and Ken Wilton Author the Exclusive US Chapter for WTR’s 2025 Trademark Litigation Review
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Litigation - Intellectual Property (2019-2023, 2025)
- Recognized as Thomson-Reuters Stand-out Lawyer (2024)
- Recognized as one of the top 30 U.S. practitioners for Contentious Trademark by World Intellectual Property Review (2023)
- Recognized in the World Trademark Review's Top 1000 Trademark Practitioners Worldwide (Law Business Research Ltd.) (2013-2023)
- AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
- Best of the Best USA: One of top 30 trademark practitioners in the United States by Euromoney Trading Limited (2019, 2021)
- Recognized by IP STARS as a "Trademark Star" (2014-2023) and "Patent Star" (2017) (Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC)
- Listed in Los Angeles Super Lawyers for Intellectual Property (Thomson Reuters) (2006-2007, 2012-2021)
- Named in the International Who's Who of Trademark Lawyers (Law Business Research Ltd.)(2013-2022)
- Listed as one of the Daily Journal's Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators in California (2013)
- International Trademark Association (Trademark Reporter Committee, 2006-2013; Academic Committee, 2013-2016; Unfair Competition Committee, 2016-2019; Enforcement Committee, 2019-present; Adjunct Professor special interest group 2009-2013; co-chair 2013-2016)
- The State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Internet & Privacy Law Committee (member, 2012-2016; co-chair, 2015-2016)
- Los Angeles Intellectual Property Inn of Court (Master of the Bench, co-mentoring chair; 2010-2012)
- Beverly Hills Bar Association (New Technology Committee co-chair; 1996-1997; Intellectual Property Section chair, 1997-2000)
- Los Angeles County Bar Association (Litigation Section, Intellectual Property Law Section, Computer/Software Law Section)
- American Bar Associations (Litigation Section, Intellectual Property Law Section)
- Co-Author, "United States: courts and TTAB weigh in on First Amendment defence and scope of rights protection under the Lanham Act," WTR 2024 Trademark Litigation Review (October 11, 2024)
- Co-Author, "WTR Americas Trademark Litigation Review," World Trademark Review (December 7, 2023)
- Co-Author, “World Trademark Review’s Trademark Litigation: A Global Guide 2023 – United States” (November 30, 2022)
- Co-Author, “What Cannabis Cos. Can Expect If Broadcast Ad Bill Passes”, Law360 (August 2, 2022)
- “Permission by Prohibition: Cannabis Ads May Be Coming To Your Local TV” Blog Post, The Blunt Truth (July 11, 2022)
- Co-Author, “World Trademark Review’s Trademark Litigation: A Global Guide 2022 – United States” (December 23, 2021)
- “Don’t Rush to Apply for that CBD Trademark Just Yet!”, Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 10, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Internet Archive's National Emergency Library: Public Service or Copyright Infringement?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 9, 2020)
- Contributing editor, Internet Law and Practice in California (2019 ed. California Education for the Bar)
- Co-Author, "Standing Out: The Supreme Court Eases Standard for Awarding Attorney’s Fees in Patent Cases," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Harm Presumed No More: Trademark Owners Must Prove Irreparable Harm For Any Injunction In The Ninth Circuit," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 17, 2013)
- Co-Author, “The New Domains Are Coming! – Time To Round Up The Trademarks,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2013)
- Co-Presenter, “Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 31, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “Webinar Series: Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law Session 1: Effective Strategies for Government Software License Negotiations,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 26, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “Commercial Litigation Outlook: Insights and Predictions for Litigation Trends in 2024,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 2, 2024)
- Moderator, “Commercial Litigation Outlook - Charting the Course: AI's Influence on Legal Practice and IP Protection,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Commercial Litigation Outlook: Insights and Predictions for Litigation Trends in 2024," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "How to Win Your Next Trademark Battle: Lessons Learned in 2023," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2024)
- “15 Questions You Never Dared to Ask” International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Idea Exchange (August 4, 2022)
- Association of National Advertisers’ Brand Activation Legal Committee (December 17, 2020)
- “Growth Strategies and Harvesting Intellectual Assets for Retailers” Retail Industry Leaders Association, Retail Law Conference, Nashville, TN (October 17, 2019)
- “Risk of Influencer/Third-Party Advertising” ACC SoCal Chapter (June 24, 2019)
- “Overview of and Recent Worldwide Developments in Unfair Competition Law” International Trademark Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA (May 19, 2019)
- “When Trademarks Overlap with Other IP Rights” International Trademark Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA (May 23, 2018)
“Opportunities and Challenges of Being an Adjunct Professor” International Trademark Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL (May 22, 2016) - “Trademarks and Designs” When Trademarks Overlap with Other IP Rights Program International Trademark Association - Munich, Germany (Dec. 8-9, 2014)
- “The Right to Be Forgotten: Current Developments and Practical Tips” Cyberspace Law Committee, State Bar of California (July 8, 2014)
- “The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 - History and Interpretation” University of Southern California, Gould School of Law (April 23, 2014)
- “The Legal and Practical Sides Of Cybersecurity: Sifting Through The Demise Of The Cybersecurity Act of 2012” (with Misty Blair) Cyberspace Law Committee, State Bar of California (September 11, 2012)
- “Keyword Litigation Update” Intellectual Property Owners Annual Meeting (September 12, 2011)
- UCLA History Department Advisory Board
Teaching
- University of Southern California Gould School of Law: Lecturer on Copyright and the Internet (2002-2006); Lecturer-in-Law, Internet Law (2009-2016), Trademark Law in Practice (2018)
- Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business: Lecturer on Intellectual Property and Internet Law (2008 – 2011)