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Gerben IP (legally known as Gerben Perrott, PLLC) is a boutique, Washington D.C.-based intellectual property law firm that specializes in trademark law.
History
[edit]The firm was founded as Gerben Law Firm in 2008 by trademark attorney Josh Gerben.[1] It later rebranded as Gerben IP. As of 2024, the firm employs eight attorneys, four paralegals, and two support staff. Firm partners include Josh Gerben, Eric Perrott, and Kathryn Kent.
Gerben IP's mission is to provide businesses, individuals, and their attorneys a way to protect their growing brands with the help of experienced attorneys and without breaking the bank.
Services
[edit]Gerben IP provides legal services related to trademark law, including clearance searches, trademark application filing, dispute resolution, and trademark monitoring.
The firm serves a diverse clientele, including entrepreneurs, private equity-backed start-ups, large multinational corporations, public companies, professional athletes, and sovereign governments. Its efforts have resulted in the registration of over 8,000 trademarks in the United States and in 30+ countries around the world.[2]
Offices
[edit]Gerben IP has a presence in multiple locations, including:
Media Coverage
[edit]Gerben IP's attorneys have been cited in national media outlets such as ESPN, Wall Street Journal, and CNBC, regarding trademark-related legal matters.[3] Some notable cases they have commented on include:
- Ohio State University wants to trademark the word 'The'[4]
- The battle for the 'Taco Tuesday' trademark is over[5]
- Russian entrepreneurs file trademark applications to take over some of the world's most iconic brands[6]
- China is flooding the U.S. with trademark applications and no one is sure why[7]
- The Phillies Unveil a New Phanatic as Lawyers Fight Over Mascot Copyright[8]
- JPMorgan is developing a ChatGPT like A.I. service that gives investment advice[9]
Reputation
[edit]Gerben IP has been named as a Leading Trademark Firm for Strategy and Prosecution in WTR 1000 2025 edition. WTR notes that Gerben IP "delivers efficient and cost-effective brand protection with expertise spanning the full gamut of trademark concerns."[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Gerben IP - HG.org". www.hg.org. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ "MediaPost - People". www.mediapost.com. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ "Gerben IP | Global Philadelphia". globalphiladelphia.org. 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ Kim, Allen (2019-08-14). "Ohio State University wants to trademark the word 'The'". CNN. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ Valinsky, Jordan (2023-07-18). "The battle for the 'Taco Tuesday' trademark is over | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ "Russian entrepreneurs file trademark applications to take over some of the world's most iconic brands". CNBC. 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ Kowitt, Beth. "China is flooding the U.S. with trademark applications and no one is sure why". Fortune. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ Zaveri, Mihir (2020-02-24). "The Phillies Unveil a New Phanatic as Lawyers Fight Over Mascot Copyright". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ Son, Hugh (2023-05-25). "JPMorgan is developing a ChatGPT-like A.I. service that gives investment advice". CNBC. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ "Gerben IP - WTR 1000 - WTR". www.worldtrademarkreview.com. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
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