IP counsel for large banking and financial services institution, managing hundreds of U.S. and international trademark filings, thousands of domain name registrations, and dozens of related disputes. Assisted the company in developing all aspects of its trademark protection and enforcement strategies and policies and integrated large portfolios of marks acquired from other financial institutions as part of the company's nationwide growth strategy. Counseled the company on copyright clearance and advertising issues as well as drafted and negotiated sponsorship, merchandising, naming rights, and advertising agency and talent agreements.