Teresa Lee

Her practice includes advising on trademark and copyright issues, including their selection, clearance, registration, use and licensing. Teresa handles opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and manages contentious IP proceedings around the world. Her extensive transactional experience includes negotiating and preparing co-existence and settlement agreements.

The many clients who trust Teresa to manage and troubleshoot their sophisticated intellectual property issues include high-profile recording artists, songwriters, authors, celebrities, entertainment companies, models, fashion designers, sports teams and associations, athletes, banking and financial institutions, and media executives.

Offering an Insider’s Perspective

Teresa’s experience as an examining attorney at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) translates into significant time and cost savings for her clients. She quickly assesses what is necessary for a successful registration or appeal and strategically moves the process forward with efficiency. Her work at the USPTO provided her with a deep understanding of what factors are important in determining the registrability of trademarks and service, collective, membership and certification marks.