Mary Carlson
Attorney at Law
South Carolina
IL
About
Mary graduated with distinction from John Marshall Law School and was… read more Associate Editor of Lead Articles on law review.
experience


Representative Clients
Practice Areas
Work History
Nelson Mullins
Contract Trademark Attorney
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Conducted trademark searches and advised on the availability of potential trademarks. Gave legal opinions on trademark issues and related marketplace issues. Reviewed and commented on trademarks contracts and licenses. Drafted correspondence to clients and cease and desist letters to infringers. Note: Employed by Carolina Legal Associates, a legal services provider, at the request of NMRS.
WMS Gaming, Inc.
Director, Licensing & Trademarks
Aug 2000 - Apr 2005
Negotiated and drafted all types of contracts, e.g., hardware & software, NDA, work-for-hire, RFP, brands, talent, music, publicity. Responsible for clearance and use of all intellectual property, all marketing materials, and advised on all other IP issues, except patents. Managed worldwide trademark portfolio including clearance, use, prosection (e.g., office actions, oppositions, litigation).
Brach's Confections, Inc.
Senior Corporate Attorney
May 1999 - Dec 1999
Advised all business units on trade and marketing practices. Negotiated and drafted contracts for marketing, R&D, sales, production and distribution units. In-house responsibility for drafting new pension plan assuring anti-cutback rule compliance. Member of and advisor to the Benefits committee. Advise and managed general corporate issues, e.g., corporate structure, due diligence.
McDonald’s
Senior Corporate Attorney
May 1989 - Mar 1999
Key team member in structuring, negotiating, drafting and managing numerous long term, global strategic alliance contracts, e.g., Disney, Olympics, World Cup, NBA. Advised on media and PR issues. Managed IP litigation. Negotiated favorable resolutions with regulatory agencies (CPSC, CARU, OSHA, State's Attorney's General. Co-chaired worldwide product safety unit. Consulted on franchise matters.