Brand Activation Legal Committee: February 2019

For February’s Brand Activation Legal Committee meeting, Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s presentation will include: (i) a federal and state regulatory update; (ii) a discussion of recent federal false advertising/privacy cases; and (iii) a review of recent NAD and CARU cases.  Presenters will be Jon Froemel, Philip Jones, and Olivia Clavio.

Jonathan P. Froemel, Partner, is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property and Litigation Departments. Jonathan's intellectual property practice focuses on trademark prosecution and trademark, copyright and patent litigation, trademark prosecution and licensing. His litigation practice includes general commercial, construction, environmental, and real estate disputes.

Philip Jones, Partner, litigator and counselor, helps protect trademark and copyright assets and provides strategic legal advice regarding trademark strategies and advertising initiatives. An experienced advocate and chair of the firm’s Advertising and Marketing team, Philip dedicates his practice to cultivating meaningful relationships with clients, vigorously defending and leveraging their trademark and copyright interests, and safeguarding their brands and promotions.

Olivia M. Clavio, Associate, a member of the firm's Intellectual Property Department. She focuses her practice on advertising and marketing compliance, trademark, copyright, trade dress, right of publicity, trade secret, social media, and unfair competition issues.