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Juris Klavins
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  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
+1 202 408 4192
juris.klavins@finnegan.com juris.klavins@finnegan.com

Juris Klavins

Associate

  • +1 202 408 4192 +1 202 408 4192
  • juris.klavins@finnegan.com juris.klavins@finnegan.com
  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
  • vCard

Juris Klavins counsels clients on the protection, enforcement, and monetization of their intellectual property (IP) assets, with an emphasis on trademark and unfair competition disputes in federal court as well as proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). His practice spans the full life cycle of brand protection—from strategic mark selection and clearance through enforcement, dispute resolution, and portfolio management.

Juris’ experience includes federal court litigation and TTAB oppositions and cancellations, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and briefing dispositive motions. He also negotiates and drafts settlement, licensing, and assignment agreements; develops cease-and-desist and enforcement strategies; handles complex USPTO office actions; represents clients in Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceedings; and manages expungement matters.

 

Juris previously served as head of the trademark department at a boutique IP law firm. He advised multi-billion-dollar companies on global brand strategy, including adopting new marks and enforcing rights globally. 

 

Prior to embarking on his legal career, Juris was an acclaimed professional cellist. He performed at international festivals and prestigious venues, including The Royal Albert Hall, Egmont Palace, and the Grand Hall of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

 

Et Cetera

  • Law clerk, U.S. Copyright Office, Washington, DC, 2020.
  • Merit scholar, The George Washington University Law School, 2020.
  • Winner, Moot Court Competition, Edinburgh Law School, 2018.

Insights

INCONTESTABLE® Blog

TTAB Affirms Refusal of MARIO’S for Clothing Due to Likelihood of Confusion with MARIO’S 3.10 for Retail Apparel Stores TTAB Affirms Refusal of MARIO’S for Clothing Due to Likelihood of Confusion with MARIO’S 3.10 for Retail Apparel Stores

February 26, 2026

Articles

The Trademark Journey of Obsidian Flames: A Narrative Exploration of the U.S. Trademark System

The Trademark Journey of Obsidian Flames: A Narrative Exploration of the U.S. Trademark System The Trademark Journey of Obsidian Flames: A Narrative Exploration of the U.S. Trademark System

August 26, 2025

BMM Bulletin

INCONTESTABLE® Blog

USPTO to Target Fake Trademark Specimens of Use With Expanded Audit Program USPTO to Target Fake Trademark Specimens of Use With Expanded Audit Program

December 3, 2024

INCONTESTABLE® Blog

Internet Archive’s Digital Lending Library Not Protected by Fair Use, Second Circuit Finds Internet Archive’s Digital Lending Library Not Protected by Fair Use, Second Circuit Finds

October 3, 2024

Professional Activities

  • International Trademark Association (INTA)
Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • New York

Education

George Washington University Law School
LL.M., 2020
Edinburgh Law School
LL.B. / J.D., with distinction, 2019
Royal Conservatory of Brussels
M.A., Music (Cello), magna cum laude, 2017
Royal Conservatory of Brussels
B.A., Music (Cello), cum laude, 2015

Languages

  • Latvian

Juris's Practices

AI + Finnegan
AI + Patent
Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials
Domain Name Litigation and UDRPs
Trademark Litigation and Trials
Prosecution and Portfolio Management
Trademark Counseling and Prosecution
Trademark and Brand Management
Advertising
Copyright
Counterfeiting/Gray Market Goods
Design Rights
Trademark Oppositions and Cancellations

Juris's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Electrical and Computer Technology
Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials
Manufacturing
Textiles
Communications
Financial Services and Business Systems
Media
Consumer Goods and Services
Food and Beverage
Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure
Sports, Fitness, and Outdoor Recreation
Life Sciences
Digital Health

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