Carol Anne Been

Practice Areas

US practice group leader for trademark, copyright, advertising, IP strategy and transactions; past chair of US Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Handles trademark, copyright, advertising, sweepstakes, domain names, internet marketing, software licensing, IT platform and services agreements, privacy, trade secrets, entertainment and publishing; intellectual property counseling, transactions, prosecution and litigation.

Career

Partner in the Chicago office of Dentons, a global law firm.

Professional Memberships

World Intellectual Property Organization panelist deciding domain name disputes;

Practicing Law Institute Board of Trustees (2017- 2022);

Lawyers for the Creative Arts Board Member (and Past President); American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Franchising (past);

Women of Achievement Committee, Anti-Defamation League Midwest (member; past Event Co-Chair).

Publications

Law360; ABA Forum on Franchising; International Franchise Association Legal Symposium; IP Forum (Australia); ABA IP Litigation Committee; International Trademark Association (INTA) Bulletin.