FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2013
Contact: Erik R. Puknys, 650.849.6644
Palo Alto Office Managing Partner
Domain Name Specialist Joins Finnegan’s Trademark Practice
PALO ALTO, CALIF. - Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, one of the world’s largest intellectual property law firms, announced today that Marina A. Lewis has joined the firm’s Palo Alto, California office. Ms. Lewis, who practices trademark and copyright law, will focus on Internet and domain name issues and disputes.
“We are delighted to have Marina join Finnegan’s trademark and copyright practice group,” said Douglas Rettew, who chairs the group. “Domain names are an integral part of a company’s branding, marketing strategy, and online identity. Marina’s seven-plus years of experience in domain names, cybersquatting, and Internet matters will enhance the firm’s existing capabilities in this specialized area of law.”
Ms. Lewis also counsels clients in a range of trademark issues, including worldwide clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, and she advises on unfair competition. Before joining Finnegan, she was counsel with the San Francisco-based firm Dergosits & Noah LLP.
Erik Puknys, managing partner of Finnegan's Palo Alto office, commented that “Marina is a welcome addition to the office. She is a talented practitioner with a deep understanding of the Bay Area business community, who will enrich the services we provide and serve as a valuable resource for our clients and professionals.”
About Finnegan
With more than 375 intellectual property lawyers, Finnegan is one of the largest IP law firms in the world. From offices in Washington, DC; Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; Palo Alto, California; Reston, Virginia; Brussels, Belgium; Shanghai, China; Taipei, Taiwan; and Tokyo, Japan, the firm practices all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Finnegan also represents clients on IP issues related to international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust, and unfair competition. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.finnegan.com.
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