Jonathan Brown
Overview
Jonathan Brown is an associate in Crowell & Moring's Chicago office, where he focuses his practice on intellectual property transactions and IP portfolio management. Jonathan's experience includes drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, performing IP due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side deals, and advising clients with respect to global brand development, expansion, and protection. Jonathan also supports his clients' marketing initiatives by providing legal support related to social media campaigns, right of publicity and sponsorship agreements, keyword search engine optimization, and give-away initiatives.
Career & Education
- Indiana University - Bloomington, B.S., summa cum laude, sports marketing and management
- Indiana University - Bloomington, Maurer School of Law, J.D.
- Illinois
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Associate Board of the Lawyers for the Creative Arts
- International Trademark Association Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court
Jonathan's Insights
Publication | 05.24.23
Will Web3 and the Metaverse Give Rise to Brand Guidelines 3.0?
Emerging technology leads to evolving brand guidelines. With the rise of e-commerce, trademarks were being copied and exploited in ways they had never been before, and guidelines began to emerge for internal and external teams online. Next, brands had to adapt to social media. The Federal Trade Commission began to against influencers, and brands had to carefully monitor what claims influencers were making. Brands also had to attentively manage how their own employees were interacting with social media.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.21.23
$190 Million Verdict Suggests Trend in Trademark Infringement Lawsuits
Publication | 02.16.23
Will Web3 And The Metaverse Give Rise To Brand Guidelines 3.0?
Publication | 11.03.22
How To Stand Out In A Crowded US Register: New Approaches For Pharma Marks
Insights
Jonathan's Insights
Publication | 05.24.23
Will Web3 and the Metaverse Give Rise to Brand Guidelines 3.0?
Emerging technology leads to evolving brand guidelines. With the rise of e-commerce, trademarks were being copied and exploited in ways they had never been before, and guidelines began to emerge for internal and external teams online. Next, brands had to adapt to social media. The Federal Trade Commission began to against influencers, and brands had to carefully monitor what claims influencers were making. Brands also had to attentively manage how their own employees were interacting with social media.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.21.23
$190 Million Verdict Suggests Trend in Trademark Infringement Lawsuits
Publication | 02.16.23
Will Web3 And The Metaverse Give Rise To Brand Guidelines 3.0?
Publication | 11.03.22
How To Stand Out In A Crowded US Register: New Approaches For Pharma Marks
