Shutts & Bowen adds partner to Florida office
New partner joins from Fox Rothschild where she was a partner in the firm’s IP group | Trademark and copyright attorney brings “impressive” experience of brand protection across a variety of sectors.
Shutts & Bowen has appointed IP partner Patricia Flanagan to its West Palm Beach office in Florida.
She joins from Fox Rothschild where she was a partner for nearly five years.
With expertise in trademark and copyright law, Flanagan focuses her practice on the protection, monetisation and enforcement of such IP rights—both domestically and internationally.
She focuses on the strategic management trademark portfolios, including procurement, maintenance, licensing and asserting and defending trademark and unfair competition litigation.
Her clientele spans retail, fashion, hospitality, automotive and powersports, entertainment, technology and software, private equity and real estate.
Prior to joining Shutts, Flanagan served as co-chair of the trademarks practice group for an Am Law 100 law firm.
“We are excited to welcome Patricia to the West Palm Beach office,” said Matthew Chait, managing partner of the West Palm Beach office.
“Her breadth and depth of experience when it comes to brand protection is impressive, and we look forward to her contributions as we further expand our IP practice group.”
Flanagan is a member of Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission and the current president and director of the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
“Joining Shutts & Bowen offers unique opportunities to leverage my knowledge of trademark and copyright law to assist our clients,” said Flanagan.
“I look forward to collaborating with a team of Shutts’ calibre not only to safeguard our clients’ brands nationwide but also to help ensure their continued success through international filing and enforcement strategies.”
Commenting on Flanagan’s arrival, Frank Rodriguez, chairman of the firm’s executive committee, added, “Shutts is focused on continuing to strengthen the speciality practice areas our clients require.
“Patricia significantly adds to our already strong IP practice group. At the same time, we very much look forward to expanding the legal services provided to those clients Patricia brings to the firm.”
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