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Leigh Ann Lindquist
Leigh Ann is the head of Sughrue's Trademark Department, and her practice encompasses trademark, unfair competition and copyright law. She regularly counsels clients in these areas. In addition to assisting clients in selection and clearance of marks, and filing and prosecution of trademark applications, Leigh Ann manages worldwide trademark portfolios for clients and develops and implements watching programs. She also litigates before the Trademark Trial and Appeal and in federal court, and represents clients in ICANN domain name proceedings.
Leigh Ann has been recognized as a leader in her field. Her recognition includes:
-Who's Who Legal: Trademarks (2015-2018)
-Leading Women in Business Law in Euromoney Legal Media Group Experts Guide - Guide to Leading Women in Business Law (2013 - 2018)
Leigh Ann is also involved in the legal community. She currently serves as Chair of George Washington University Law School's Barristers' Society and serves as Co-Chair of the Features Subcommittee of the INTA Bulletin Committee.
Education
- George Washington University (J.D., with honors)
- Journal of International Law and Economics, Notes Editor
- Smith College (A.B.)
- History
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Federal Circuit
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Memberships
- Association of Patent Law Firms (APLF) - Editor of APLF IP Law Bugle (2009-2010)
- District of Columbia Bar Association - Co-Chair, DC Bar Steering Committee, IP Section (2011-2012); Steering Committee, IP Section (2009 - 2012); President's Pro Bono Reception Committee (2011); Chair, Trademark Committee, IP Section (2005-2007); Vice-Chair, Trademark Committee, IP Section (2004)
- Intellectual Property Owners (IPO)- Trademark Law (U.S.) Committee (2009 - 2010); Annual Meeting Committee (2010)
- International Trademark Association (INTA) - Co-Chair, Features (2018-2020); Co-chair, Law + Practice (North America), sub-committee, INTA Bulletin (2015-2016); Bulletin Committee (2013-2014); INTA Trademark Office Practices Committee, USPTO Subcommittee (2012-2013); INTA Annual Meeting Planning Committee (2011); INTA Bulletin Committee (2004-2012); Brand Names Education Foundation Committee (1999-2003)
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