Kaitlyn Garvin (Kaitie) combines a background in art history with extensive experience in intellectual property law, offering insightful counsel on trademark, copyright, and transactional matters to a wide array of clients. Her trademark practice, in particular, spans the full spectrum of registration and enforcement issues, from comprehensive clearance and prosecution strategies to enforcement matters both within the U.S. and abroad.

Kaitie’s clients range from local businesses and startups to globally recognized brands across many different industries, including retail, health and wellness, and higher education. Known for her carefully-tailored, client-focused approach, Kaitie provides strategic advice on matters including:

• Developing and implementing trademark prosecution and enforcement strategies for domestic and global brands
• Managing trademark clearance and opinion work for businesses seeking brand protection and growth opportunities
• Representing clients before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)
• Advising on transactions, including coexistence, consent, licensing agreements, and intellectual property assignments
• Counseling clients through copyright registration, enforcement, and appeals with the U.S. Copyright Office

Kaitie’s practice reflects the increasingly global scope of trademark law, and she frequently collaborates with foreign associates, particularly those in the European Union and the U.K. to provide nuanced, multi-jurisdictional guidance. Whether working with small businesses on first-time registrations or managing international portfolios for established brands, Kaitie combines her knowledge with a thoughtful approach to each client’s unique goals.

Kaitie’s commitment to intellectual property law stems from her long-standing passion for art history, which informs her thoughtful approach to client counsel and strategy. Known for her approachable, problem-solving style, Kaitie believes in being both a strategic legal guide and a reassuring presence, helping clients feel confident and supported every step of the way.

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Massachusetts “Rising Stars”, 2022-2024

PUBLICATIONS

• Review of Smith (T.J.), Plantzos (D.) (ed.) “A Companion to Greek Art,” The Classical Review
• “Reclaiming Our Domain: Digitization of Museum Collections and Copyright Overreach,” IDEA – The Law Review of the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property