Jacob M. Abdo

In addition to trademark matters, Jake advises clients on copyright protection, registration, licensing, and enforcement, as well as advertising, marketing, and media law issues. He counsels clients on matters involving digital content, online platforms, social media and influencer marketing. He also advises on intellectual property aspects of mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other strategic transactions, including trademark and copyright due diligence and the evaluation of intellectual property assets and risks.

Jake is a frequent author and speaker on intellectual property and emerging technology issues. His scholarship has been published in national and international law journals and addresses topics including trademark law, copyright law, artificial intelligence, brand protection, and digital commerce. His writings have been recognized by courts, including citation to one of his published articles by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in a copyright class action.

Concentrations

• Trademark clearance, prosecution, and global portfolio management
• TTAB proceedings, including oppositions and cancellations
• International trademark strategy and cross-border brand protection
• Copyright counseling, registration, licensing, and enforcement
• Advertising, marketing, and social media matters
• Artificial intelligence and emerging technology counseling, including IP issues in digital platforms and content
• Intellectual property due diligence and strategy in transactions