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Marlene J. Williams

Of Counsel

Global Lead, Trademarks

San Francisco

+1 415-591-1449

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Marlene has over 20 years of experience advising clients in maximizing the value of their brands and copyrights, while avoiding the risks connected to developing new brands and creative works. She is experienced in a wide variety of industries including wine, food and beverages, hospitality, luxury goods, entertainment and the performing arts, high tech, health care, consumer goods and services, energy, insurance and financial services.

As a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice, Marlene advises clients on trademark law, copyright law, licensing, and right of publicity. Her practice involves the entire life cycle of a brand, including international trademark protection and management, brand policing, enforcement, and licensing, and litigation before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and in federal court.

  • Board member and Chair of the Finance Committee for ODC Dance, 2021–present

Capabilities

Trademark Litigation, Prosecution & Brand Protection
Intellectual Property
IP Licensing & Due Diligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Food & Beverage
Retail & Luxury
Media & Entertainment
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Health Care
Financial Services

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Marlene earned her J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center. She received her B.A. with honors in political economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

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    • California

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    Capabilities

    Trademark Litigation, Prosecution & Brand Protection
    Intellectual Property
    IP Licensing & Due Diligence
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Food & Beverage
    Retail & Luxury
    Media & Entertainment
    Technology, Media & Telecommunications
    Health Care
    Financial Services
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