Marc H. Trachtenberg advises clients on virtually all manner of internet and intellectual property-related matters, and prioritizes finding the right legal approach to achieve business objectives. According to World Trademark Law Review, his clients have described him as a “world-leading expert on domain names who provides sound, practical advice on a prompt and timely basis.” With more than 15 years experience in Intellectual Property Law, Marc helps his clients with:
- Problematic domain names
- Social media accounts
- Email addresses
- Content
- Registries / Registrars
- E-commerce
- Search engines / Online platform providers to address ICANN and other business and legal issues
- Drafting / Review of Software & Technology related agreements
- Trademarks
- Copyright issues
- Advertising, marketing, promotions, and sponsorship
- 3D Printing and Other Innovative technologies
- Outside general counsel services
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member, International Trademark Association
- Member, Internet Committee, 2020-2021
- Chair, Programming and Communications Subcommittee of the Brands and Innovation Committee, 2016-2018
- Board Member, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, Trademark Committee
- Chair, Membership Committee, ICANN Intellectual Property Constituency
Education
- DePaul University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
- University of Michigan, B.A., 1998
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