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Griffin M. Barnett

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Griffin M. Barnett

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.

Education & Credentials

Education

  • American University Washington College of Law, J.D., cum laude, American University International Law ReviewIntellectual Property Brief, 2013
  • Johns Hopkins University, B.A., International Studies, 2009

Bar and Court Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • 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, Intellectual Property Law, 2023-2024

  • 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)

  • Washington D.C., Prosecution and Strategy (Bronze Level)

  • 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
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