Geographical Indications to Protect IP: Overcoming Challenges in Registering and Enforcing GIs

Mr. Gallagher has deep experience in trademark clearance, investigation, prosecution, as well as client counseling and management of domestic and international trademark portfolios. He also has significant experience assisting clients with trademark enforcement, opposition and cancellation proceedings; brand protection programs; trademark, unfair competition and false advertising disputes and litigation; internet domain name disputes and proceedings (UDRPs); and trademark licensing. He provides tailored advice for handling IP issues involving social media; IP due diligence and IP licensing; copyright counseling, registration, protection and litigation; Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice and take down procedures; and domain name acquisition.

Mr. Suzan advises clients on building, protecting, and managing their brands on a global scale. He develops and implements comprehensive intellectual property strategies with a versatile practice that spans trademarks, service marks, copyrights, internet and social media issues, and domain names. From initial trademark development and registration to licensing and enforcement, Mr. Suzan supports both established and emerging companies throughout the entire brand protection lifecycle. He also coordinates with a global network of trusted associates to facilitate international trademark clearance, registration, licensing and litigation efforts. Augmenting his intellectual property practice, Mr. Suzan also advises on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory and compliance issues pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones. He prepares Section 333 exemptions and Part 107 Waiver/Airspace Authorizations and advises on the commercial use of UAVs.