Adjunct Law Professor
Melissa Reinckens is a partner in DLA Piper LLP’s Trademark Copyright and Media practice based in San Diego. Prior to practicing in San Diego, she practiced in New York City. She is a Chambers ranked lead trial lawyer and trusted strategist handling bet the company trademark, false advertising, and commercial litigation matters for preeminent brands and global clients. In describing Melissa, clients have praised her as “detailed, responsive and practical” commenting “[h]er broad experience and friendly-but-firm approach make her a secret weapon.”
Melissa has in-depth experience with competitor lawsuits (state and federal Lanham Act), as well as regulatory and administrative challenges (FTC, FCC, state regulatory bodies, NAD, BBB), and related class actions. She regularly partners with clients, helping them to investigate, protect and defend their intellectual property and fend off or assert claims against competitors. Additionally, Melissa is regularly sought out for her expertise in IP damages as a key strategist in this area. Melissa has significant trial experience and has taken numerous intellectual property and complex commercial matters to trial and arbitration.
Areas of Expertise
Trademark Litigation