Kevin C. Lam

Law Clerk

+1 202 216 5467 +1 202 216 5467
kevin.lam@finnegan.com kevin.lam@finnegan.com

901 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001-4413

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Kevin Lam focuses on trademark litigation, trademark prosecution, and copyright litigation. He leverages his prior experience as Finnegan’s in-house trademark investigator to support clients across various industries, including those related to consumer goods, entertainment, non-profit, finance, and real estate.

Kevin has experience in contentious and non-contentious matters, assisting clients in federal district court litigations and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) cases before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). He drafts pleadings and motions in trademark oppositions and cancellations at the TTAB as well as in district court cases. Kevin also helps conduct pre-litigation trademark enforcement actions, including cease and desist correspondence and social media enforcement.

Et Cetera

Recipient, Dean’s Merit Scholarship, 2022-2026.
Recipient, CALI Award, highest grade, in Legal Research & Writing I; Legal Ethics; and Criminal Procedure I, American University, Washington College of Law, 2022-2024.
Senior staff member, American University Law Review, 2024-2025.
Junior staff member, American University Law Review, 2023-2024.

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INCONTESTABLE® Blog

Two Consequential Rulings Find Fair Use Where Copyrighted Works Were Used to Train LLMs Two Consequential Rulings Find Fair Use Where Copyrighted Works Were Used to Train LLMs

July 2, 2025

IP Updates

Second District Court Finds Fair Use in Evaluating Use of Copyrighted Works for LLM Training Second District Court Finds Fair Use in Evaluating Use of Copyrighted Works for LLM Training

June 30, 2025

Articles

2025 Licensing Update: Trademark Licensing 2025 Licensing Update: Trademark Licensing

April 7, 2025

INCONTESTABLE® Blog

Fifth Circuit Finds Speculation and Clichés Not Enough to Make Musician Plaintiff a Copyright Rockstar Fifth Circuit Finds Speculation and Clichés Not Enough to Make Musician Plaintiff a Copyright Rockstar

April 4, 2024

Admissions and Education

Education

American University, Washington College of Law: J.D., expected 2026

St. John’s College: B.A., Liberal Arts, 2018

Kevin's Practices

Trademark and Brand Management: Copyright; Counterfeiting/Gray Market Goods; Design Rights; Trademark Counseling and Prosecution; Trademark Litigation and Trials; Trademark Oppositions and Cancellations

Kevin's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology: Electrical and Computer Technology
Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials: Textiles
Communications: Financial Services and Business Systems; Media
Consumer Goods and Services: Consumer Products
Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure: Gaming
Transportation and Logistics: Aerospace, Aviation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)