Christopher M. Ott
Mr. Ott is an associate in the Vorys Washington, D.C. office where he is a member of the intellectual property, media and entertainment group. His practice focuses on trademarks and copyrights including prosecution, licensing, counseling, and litigation.
His notable experiences include:
- Serving as a trademark examining attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Examining trademark applications from foreign and U.S. applicants for statutory and procedural compliance
- Preparing appeal briefs and representing the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in oral arguments before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
- Representing a California individual in a death penalty case
Mr. Ott is a member of the District of Columbia and California State Bar Associations.
Mr. Ott received his J.D. cum laude from Tulane University Law School and his B.A. from Mercer University.
Professional and Community Activities
- Member, Trademark Office Practices Committee (TOPC), 2010-2011
- Member, USPTO Subcommittee of the INTA Trademark Office Practices Committee (TOPC), 2010-2011
News
- Ott Quoted in Law360 Article About Celebrity Trademarks
- Ott Quoted in Washington Post Article Titled “‘Blue Ivy,’ the trademark: Feds move fast on rights to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s baby’s name”
- Ott quoted in Washington Post column
- Ott Quoted in Washington Post Column
- Ott Quoted in Washington Post "Names & Faces" Article
- Ott Quoted in Washington Post article "Update: 'Jersey Shore' Gang has Trouble Trademarking their Nicknames -- But What About 'GTL'?"
- Chris Ott Quoted in Washington Post Article "Snooki, The Situation of 'Jersey Shore' Aim to Trademark their Nicknames"
Events
Publications
"Madrid Protocol and Extending Trademark Protection" IP Law360, September 18, 2008
- Client Alert: Trademark Owners: Block Your Trademarks in the New .XXX Domain
- Intellectual Property Alert: What Trademark Owners Need to Know About ICANN's New gTLD Program
- Intellectual Property Alert: Will Fashion Designs Finally Be Clothed in "Copyright" Protection?
- "Who owns the Tea Party? The Intersection of Politics and Intellectual Property Law"
- Client Alert: Social Networking Media – The Great Communicator?
- Client Alert: Brand Names on Facebook and Twitter
- "Madrid Protocol And Extending Trademark Protection"