Karen Hawkes is a highly experienced trademark, copyright, and business attorney with nearly two decades of expertise. She excels in both transactional and litigation work, adept at handling complex legal matters related to branding and content protection on a national and international level. Karen has successfully registered and protected hundreds of trademarks, prosecuted and defended numerous cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board and the USDC, and routinely drafts and negotiates international licensing, consent, and co-existence agreements. Her notable clients include Neiman Marcus, Red Bull, Disney, Royal Caribbean, and Google. Karen has a proven track record in trademark litigation, achieving favorable outcomes in opposition and cancellation proceedings, as well as infringement litigations involving false advertising and unfair business practices. In addition to her legal practice, she is an adjunct professor of law at California Western School of Law, teaching trademark law. Karen is an active member of various professional organizations, including the State Bar of California, San Diego County Bar Association, and several affinity groups focused on professional women, diversity, equity, and inclusion. She holds a J.D. from California Western School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Education - California Western School of Law (J.D.) - University of Nevada Las Vegas (B.A.)