Griffin M. Barnett
- Washington, D.C.
Griffin Barnett focuses his practice on intellectual property law, providing legal counsel on trademark and copyright protection, domain names, internet policy, advertising, and marketing matters; social and mobile media; e-commerce; and emerging digital platform and technology issues.
He has worked with clients in a wide range of industries, including media, financial services, hospitality, apparel, food and beverage, online retail and consumer products, and software and technology.
Griffin has extensive experience with intellectual property law as it relates to the internet, counseling clients on global trademark and copyright strategy, clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement, and licensing. He regularly writes about trends in trademark law, and his work has been featured in publications including World Trademark Review.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- American University Washington College of Law, J.D., cum laude, American University International Law Review; Intellectual Property Brief, 2013
- Johns Hopkins University, B.A., International Studies, 2009
Bar and Court Admissions
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District of Columbia
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Virginia
Related Employment
- Winterfeldt IP Group PLLC, Washington, D.C., Associate, 2017-2021
- Mayer Brown LLP, Washington, D.C., Attorney, 2015-2017
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Washington, D.C., Attorney, 2014-2015
- Silverberg, Goldman & Bikoff, LLP, Washington, D.C., Associate, 2013-2014
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Intellectual Property Law, 2023-2025
Recognized as a Rising Star by Managing IP, 2023
Recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, 2021, 2024
Washington D.C., Prosecution and Strategy (Bronze Level)
Impact
Professional Leadership
- International Trademark Association, Internet Committee Member
- ICANN Engagement Subcommittee Chair, 2020-2021
- ICANN Rights Protection Mechanisms Subcommittee Chair, 2018-2019