Susan Mazurek

About Susan Mazurek

I\'m an Intellectual Property Attorney practicing at a top AM Law 100 U.S. law firm. In my trademark law practice, I skillfully manage and protect global trademark portfolios consisting of trademarks for top brands across diverse industries, including the agrochemical, industrials, diet and nutrition, pharmaceutical, medical technology, fashion & cosmetics, fitness, cybersecurity, technology, real estate, food & beverage, and financial sectors. In my day-to-day role, I advise clients on effective trademark protection strategies and work with teams of attorneys worldwide to protect and develop strategies for trademark prosecution, enforcement, and monetization. In addition to my trademark expertise, I have patent prosecution and contracts experience, as well as civil litigation experience involving contract and corporate disputes.After earning my Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University, I attended Tulane University Law School. My technical training in chemical engineering allows me to creatively approach clients\' needs and case strategy. I excel in providing clients with results-driven, effective, and cost-efficient solutions to their IP needs. I am flexible and adaptable in fast-paced, challenging environments, enjoy collaborating with team members, and work effectively with all levels of the organization.I am licensed to practice law in Illinois and before the USPTO.

Experience

1. Intellectual Property Associate

   Faegre Drinker

   Jun 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Global IP Portfolio Management & Contract Drafting: Advise on trademark selection, trademark filing and enforcement strategies, global IP asset acquisition/divestiture, and monetization of global IP portfolios. Negotiate and draft co-existence, consent, licensing, and settlement agreements. Perform IP due diligence and audits. Address IP ownership chain of title issues. Advise on portfolio optimization, including pruning and consolidating assets to reduce costs and enhance value.• Global IP Enforcement: Enforce clients’ IP rights through cease-and-desist letters, letters of protest, oppositions, cancellations, social media and domain take down requests, and UDRP complaints. Counsel clients and foreign counsel on trademark infringement matters, including cancellation and opposition proceedings before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and foreign trademark offices.• Trademarks: Conduct U.S. and foreign trademark clearance searches and prepare opinion reports. Develop and implement global trademark filing strategies (including a rare color trademark!), including national, Madrid Protocol (WIPO), and hybrid filings, based on client needs and risk level. Formulate creative response strategies for 40+ USPTO Office Actions.• Copyrights: Advise clients on copyright protection strategies. Conduct copyright searches and file applications with the U.S. Copyright Office.• Anti-Counterfeiting: Devise and implement robust brand anti-counterfeiting strategies worldwide. Record trademark and copyright registrations with U.S. Customs & Border Protection. Work with foreign counsel on conducting raids, seizures, and detentions of counterfeit goods.• Counseling on Brand Usage and Marketing Practices: Advise marketing teams on proper trademark usage and best marketing practices to ensure protection of IP rights and compliance with relevant advertising laws. Advise food and beverage clients on compliance with bottle deposit and labeling laws.

Education

• Tsinghua University

  China: Political & Economic Development

  2009 — 2009

• Tulane University Law School

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

  2013 — 2016

• Northwestern University

  B.S.

  2007 — 2011