Capitalizing on its global network, K&L Gates fields a varied non-contentious practice that encompasses the full spectrum of matters, including global clearance, maintenance, policing and enforcement, advising notable clients such as Abercrombie & Fitch and TripAdvisor. The practice is jointly led by Chicago-based Robert Barrett, who is notably active across biotech, chemical and software sectors and experienced litigator Theo Angelis, who operates from the firm’s Seattle office. In Washington DC, Susan Kayser contributes her expertise in the luxury, consumer goods and technology industries to the practice, while in Seattle, Pam Jacobson strengthens the firm’s offering with her portfolio management and procurement expertise. Boston’s David Byer and Austin’s Stewart Mesher are also recommended.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The K&L Gates trade mark team is extremely well-organized, user-friendly and efficient.’
‘Hard working & dedicated.’
Key clients
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- TripAdvisor, Inc.
- Valve Corporation
- Zulily, Inc.
- Cynosure, LLC
- Minitab
- MacKay Restaurant Management Group, Inc.
- Mountaineers Foundation
- Elbit Systems of America
- Keller Williams Realty, Inc
Work highlights
- Act as the primary U.S. trademark and copyright counsel for the Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, GILLY HICKS, Social Tourist, and YPB brands.
- Managing trademarks owned by TripAdvisor, directly and through its subsidiaries.
- Acting as global IP counsel for Minitab, handling its worldwide IP litigation, IP enforcement and IP patent and trademark prosecution matters as well as its privacy matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Barrett, Jonathan Feder, Theo Angelis