Susan Jacobson is a highly-experienced trademark attorney who has worked for many years at boutique IP firms.  Susan counsels clients concerning a wide variety of IP matters, such as US and international trademark clearance, usage guidance, filing strategies, prosecution, renewals and maintenance along with global trademark portfolio management, and enforcement against infringements.  Susan’s extensive experience with all aspects of international trademark filings leverages relationships with associates throughout the world who provide support regarding local laws and registration requirements.

Susan also has supervised oppositions, cancellation proceedings, litigation in federal courts nationwide and in many foreign jurisdictions.  In addition to managing worldwide trademark portfolios of billion-dollar retailers, Susan has worked with companies ranging from start-ups to those in the Fortune 500, spanning retail, hospitality, beauty, pharmaceutical, financial services, lifestyle/consumer products and luxury goods.

Susan conducts audits to help companies maintain control over their IP as well as due diligence when the time comes for the sale or acquisition of a business.

Susan received her B.A. from The American University and her J.D. from The John Marshall Law School.  She is an admitted attorney in New York.