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Christian Marcelo is a litigator focused on intellectual property (IP) matters involving trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, domain name litigation, and contract disputes. Christian regularly represents plaintiffs and defendants in the technology, retail, and gaming industries in connection with claims of misappropriation or infringement. He has significant experience advising gaming companies and has secured several notable wins in this area.
As part of his IP practice, Christian has broad experience managing large-scale trademark and copyright enforcement programs, including a successful practice of litigating domain name claims before the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) arbitration panel. He helps clients protect their IP by thoroughly investigating frauds and scams, counseling clients on recommended enforcement strategies, quickly stopping infringement, and reaching favorable settlements for his clients.
Christian also maintains an active pro bono practice. His wide-ranging pro bono work has included leading roles in matters involving a dependency hearing, excessive force litigation, immigration and asylum, and seeking compassionate release, and assisting in a personal restraint petition that was brought before the Washington Supreme Court.
