Norton Rose grows brand team in California

Norton Rose Fulbright has hired  Alesha Dominique, an intellectual property lawyer focused on brands, to its Los Angeles office as a partner.

Dominique, who joins from  Stroock, advises clients in connection with trademark, false advertising and unfair competition, copyright and patent matters before federal district courts, the US International Trade Commission, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

She works with clients to acquire, develop and exploit intellectual property assets and assists with comprehensive trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement matters.

Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US managing partner, said: “We continue to expand our West Coast offering with top-tier talent, and Alesha will be an immediate contributor to the Los Angeles office, the IP brands team and the firm.”

Dominique, who served as the head of Stroock’s trademark practice, said: “The clients I advise will appreciate Norton Rose Fulbright’s deep bench of premier IP lawyers as well as its impressive global presence. I am excited to join this firm with its longstanding reputation for excellence and first-class client service, especially in the IP brands space.”