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Nicole McLaughlin

Nicole McLaughlin

USA 2026

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Nicole K. McLaughlin is Chair of the Trademark, Copyright, Entertainment and Advertising Division of the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Ms. McLaughlin has over 20 years of experience in all facets of domestic and international trademark protection and enforcement, procurement and portfolio management, including clearance searches and opinions, online infringement, domain name and cybersquatting issues, IP licensing, product packaging and trade dress protection and overall global strategic branding. Ms. McLaughlin also has extensive experience in litigation matters before U.S. Federal Courts and the TTAB and has successfully defended clients in numerous trademark, unfair competition and trade dress cases.

Ms. McLaughlin has represented clients from emerging companies to Fortune 500 and other public companies in a wide variety of industries, including building materials, lighting, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, luxury goods, healthcare, publishing, gaming, software and hardware, and financial services.

Career

Duane Morris LLP: Partner, 2010-present, Associate, 2001-2009, Summer Associate, 2000

Professional Memberships

International Trademark Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, National Association of Women Lawyers

Personal

Rutgers School of Law - Camden, J.D., with honors, 2001, Purdue University, B.A., 1991

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Intellectual Property - Pennsylvania

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Nicole McLaughlin comes recommended for her work handling trademark disputes. She offers further expertise in advising on procurement and global brand management.

Strengths

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  • Nicole is an outstanding professional, a real talent in the IP field. Fine strategies combined with promptness and legal skills.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the USA

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