Nicholas R. Raffaele

Of Counsel

Biography

Nick works with clients through the full lifecycle of an intellectual property matter. From trademark clearance and filing strategies, to demand letters, enforcement and motion practice, Nick provides clear and concise legal counsel every step of the way. Nick’s heightened attention to detail, docket management talents and courtroom prowess make him a great addition to the firm.

Court Admissions

U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U. S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U. S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

Representative Experience

Prosecuted trademark filings at the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Managed international trademark portfolios via the World Intellectual Property Office and local counsel
Represented and supported clients with respect to federal litigation including trademark, copyright, trade secret, advertising, unfair competition, and defamation claims
Litigated trademark disputes at the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Drafted and negotiated commercial agreements including terms of service, end user license agreements, and privacy policies

Licensed In

District of Columbia
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Virginia

Education

J.D. William & Mary Law School

B.B.A. University of Miami

Memberships

International Trademark Association
American Bar Association

Achievements

Super Lawyers Rising Stars®, Intellectual Property Law, Intellectual Property Litigation, Pittsburgh, PA (2019-Present)

Publications

“iDump: How the United States Should Use Disposal Bans to Legislate Our Way Out of the Electronic Waste Crisis,” 39 William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review 483 (2015)

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