Barbara A. Friedman

1901 Research Boulevard, Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850

301-424-3640
301-762-4056 fax

Email: Barbara A. Friedman


Education

George Washington University,
Washington, DC

J.D., 1983

State University of New York,
Stony Brook, New York

B.A., with honors, 1975

Admissions

• District of Columbia Bar

• New York State Bar

• Maryland State Bar


Professional Affiliations

• Chair, International Trademark Association (INTA), Trademark Office Practices Committee (2006 – 2007)

• Vice Chair, INTA’s Trademark Office Practices Committee (2004 – 2005)

• Chair, INTA’s United States Patent and Trademark Office Subcommittee (1998 – 2001)
Barbara A. Friedman


Practice Areas and Expertise

• Extensive trademark practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

• Managing trademark clearance and registration programs, both domestic and international.

• Expertise in prosecuting applications for trademark registration in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and handling trademark disputes, including litigation, opposition and cancellation actions, and domain name disputes.

• Focuses on acquiring, enforcing, and protecting, trademark rights for both multinational companies, small businesses and individuals, and on strategies for registration, protection, and enforcement of rights in the U.S. and abroad.


Prior Experience

• Former Trademark Examining Attorney at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.