Victoria E. Ellis is an associate in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. She is a member of the firm’s trademark practice group and her practice includes trademark prosecution and enforcement, unfair competition, licensing, and copyright.
Victoria received her law degree from Washington University School of Law. During her time at Washington University, she participated as a student attorney in the Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Clinic, where she assisted people with their intellectual property needs on a pro bono basis. Prior to law school, Victoria received a bachelor degree from UCLA.
Victoria worked as a summer associate at the firm in 2017 and joined the firm in 2018.
Victoria is admitted to practice in the State of California. Her practice outside of California is limited to matters and proceedings before federal courts and agencies. Victoria’s admission to the District of Columbia Bar is pending.
Co-Authored, U.S. Supreme Court Holds IPR Time Bar Determinations Are Not Appealable (April, 2020)
Co-Authored, A Joint Crackdown from the FTC and FDA on Medical Treatment Claims from CBD Companies (May, 2019)
Co-Authored, Stirring the Pot: Recent Trademark Infringement Claims from Major Brands In the Cannabis Field (May, 2019)
Litigation Blog
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- IPRs of Pre-AIA Patents Are Not Unconstitutional Takings
- Federal Circuit Appeal Dismissed Where Party Appealing PTAB Decision Lacked Article III Standing
Fashion & Beauty Blog
- Second Chances From the Second Circuit: Tiffany’s $21m Judgment Is Overturned and Remanded Back to the SDNY
- Beyoncé vs. Feyoncé: Am I Totally Diluted, or Should I Put a Ring on It?
- Divide and Conquer: How Louis Vuitton's Brand Protection Strategy Might Increase the Opportunities for Brand Owners to Combat Infringement