Jacqueline M. Lesser

Experience

Counseling and Procurement

• Responsible for the protection and procurement of the worldwide trademark portfolio of an international security device manufacturer.

• Responsible for the U.S. and international trademark portfolio for a global eCommerce retailer, including new branding.

• Responsible for the worldwide portfolio of an international gaming company.

• Responsible for the worldwide portfolio of an international multimedia company.

• Responsible for the protection and procurement of the U.S. and international trademark portfolio for a major media company.

• Responsible for worldwide portfolio management of the trademark portfolio for a major watch manufacturer.

• Provides U.S. and international trademark counseling and international trademark management for pharmaceutical clients.

Litigation and Contentious Proceedings

• Represented a lifestyle brand in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Reached favorable settlement.

• Represented a major sporting goods manufacturer of volleyballs in cross-border proceedings, throughout Asia. Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of the client, after arbitration, permitting the continued source and delivery of the client’s product.

• Represented a major medical device manufacturer in a trademark opposition proceeding before the TTAB. Opposition granted after full trial.

• Represented a leading international software consortium in U.S. trademark dispute in the TTAB. Cancellation granted after full trial.

• Represented a U.S. cable company in a trademark opposition proceeding before the TTAB. Achieved a successful, precedential decision in favor of client’s right to register.

• Represented a major consumer products manufacturer in an opposition before the TTAB, defending the client's right to register its well-known mark on related products. Achieved a favorable result,after  precedential decision in defense of summary judgment motion.

• Defended a longtime client in a patent suit in the Western District of Kentucky. Based on aggressive pre-trial defense, the case against the client was withdrawn.

• Represented a longtime client in the defense of a preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. After aggressive defense, the case against the client was withdrawn.

• Successfully defended a client against a copyright infringement suit concerning a video streaming service. Attorney’s fees awarded to the client.

• Represented a major international electronic security company in a trademark dispute in the TTAB. Successfully opposed third party, after substantial motion practice.

• Represented a longtime client in trade dress litigation involving playground equipment in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Defeated two motions to dismiss that ultimately led to a settlement in favor of the client.

• Represented a client in a trademark dispute in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Based on the defense and negotiations, the action was dismissed before an extensive discovery and trial briefing.

Memberships

• Copyright Society of the U.S.A.
• International Trademark Association
• New York Intellectual Property Lawyers Association
• New York State Bar Association
• Philadelphia Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (PIPLA)
• Philadelphia Bar Association
  • IP Committee
  • Women in IP Subcommittee: Co-Chair  (2012 to 2014)
• University of Pennsylvania
  • Detkin Intellectual Property and Technology Legal Clinic, Committee Member (2012 to present)