Sunita Koneru
Attorney at Law
California
CA
"Good attorney. She is knowledgeable and organized. Highly recommend."
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Client Reviews
"She was so thorough in researching my trademark application."
"Great communication and completed work in a very short time frame."
"Cool girl. Good communication"
"Sunita is really friendly and has really great knowledge and thorough understanding about licencing agreements. She did a great job and made changes to protect my interest and IP rights. I highly recommend her. Great work Sunita and Thank you for all your support."
"Wrote up an independent contractor agreement fast, covering all aspects that I needed covered. Thanks!"
"Sunita was so great to work with! Kept consistent communication back and forth, and allowed for completion of my ToS and Privacy Policy in a timely manner. Plus she's very intelligent and interested in your business practices."
Work History
FLEX by Fenwick
Project Basis Contractor
Jul 2018 - Present
Trademark and Licensing matters.
Jack Daniel's Properties * Brown-Forman Brands (temporary contractor)
Trademark and Licensing Attorney
Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Managed company’s global trademark disputes, advised on trademark enforcement strategies and copyright, managed trademark oppositions and cancellations, investigated and analyzed online and offline trademark and trade dress issues, sent cease and desist letters, negotiated trademark disputes and drafted coexistence agreements. Reviewed and drafted trademark-merchandise license agreements.
Gilead Sciences (temporary contractor)
Trademark Attorney
Jun 2017 - Jan 2018
Managed company's global trademark portfolio and handled disputes, including advising internal clients on trademark enforcement strategies. Reviewed and analyzed trademark clearance search reports and prepared risk assessments. Prosecuted US and foreign trademark applications. Reviewed watch notices, sent cease and desist letters, negotiated trademark disputes and drafted coexistence agreements.
Lecorpio
Trademark Specialist
Apr 2013 - Aug 2015
Consult on global trademark filings. Product development of trademark module.
scrubmonkey
In-house Counsel
Nov 2010 - Aug 2015
Counsel corporate management regarding trademark rights, copyright, trade secrets and corporate transactions. Review, negotiate and draft wide variety of contracts, including content licensing agreements.
Bullivant Houser Bailey (merged with Jacobs & Ferraro)
Senior Associate
May 2007 - Sep 2010
Managed and coordinated all phases of global trademark prosecution and enforcement. Managed large trademark portfolios & directed foreign counsel on trademark prosecution & enforcement. Managed business transaction matters, including licenses, consent and co-existence agreements. Managed and executed all aspects of business litigation, copyright litigation and trademark litigation.
Creative Industry Law Group
Associate
Feb 2004 - Apr 2007
Developed and managed firm’s trademark practice, including international trademarks. Managed broad range of matters, including contract negotiations, entertainment contracts and negotiations, business transactions, business formation, non-profit development, & litigation management in trademark, trade secret, contract, privacy and publicity cases.
Coudert Brothers (merged with Hasse Molesky)
Associate
Jun 2003 - Jan 2004
Prepared, filed and prosecuted trademark applications, including TTAB matters. Handled copyright and licensing matters, business formation, business transactions, international joint ventures, entertainment contracts, and non-profit development.