Caitlin R. Byczko
Trademark Law
Trademark Law
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Clients rely on Caitlin Byczko for her substantial experience before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and creative approach to trademark prosecution matters. A dedicated advocate, Caitlin is known for her straightforward and direct counsel as it relates to even the most complex legal issues.Caitlin is a member of the Intellectual Property Department, where she develops and executes global brand strategies for creating, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, domain names and unique digital properties. She regularly enforces and defends intellectual property rights before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and in federal courts throughout the country. Caitlin’s clients praise her dual trademark counseling and litigation acuity that assists her in developing creative strategies to both brand creation and protection.Caitlin manages the daily intellectual property demands of a diverse client base, from startup and emerging companies to global Fortune 500 companies. Her clients come from a variety of industries, including retail, fashion, technology, venture capital, and pharmaceuticals.Clients and colleagues alike appreciate Caitlin for her direct communication style, tenacious nature, and clever approach to complex legal issues.She returned to the firm after serving as a trademark clerk in the Indianapolis office during law school. She also gained experience as a law clerk in enforcement division and office of legal affairs for the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) and the general counsel's office at an Indianapolis-based technology company.Active in the health and fitness community, Caitlin is a longstanding member and coach at Myriad Health + Fitness (formerly NapTown Fitness). She holds both a CrossFit Level 1 Certificate and a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certificate. Clients rely on Caitlin Byczko for her substantial experience before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and creative approach to trademark prosecution matters. A dedicated advocate, Caitlin is known for her straightforward and direct counsel as it relates to even the most complex legal issues.Caitlin is a member of the Intellectual Property Department, where she develops and executes global brand strategies for creating, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, domain names and unique digital properties. She regularly enforces and defends intellectual property rights before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and in federal courts throughout the country. Caitlin’s clients praise her dual trademark counseling and litigation acuity that assists her in developing creative strategies to both brand creation and protection.Caitlin manages the daily intellectual property demands of a diverse client base, from startup and emerging companies to global Fortune 500 companies. Her clients come from a variety of industries, including retail, fashion, technology, venture capital, and pharmaceuticals.Clients and colleagues alike appreciate Caitlin for her direct communication style, tenacious nature, and clever approach to complex legal issues.She returned to the firm after serving as a trademark clerk in the Indianapolis office during law school. She also gained experience as a law clerk in enforcement division and office of legal affairs for the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) and the general counsel's office at an Indianapolis-based technology company.Active in the health and fitness community, Caitlin is a longstanding member and coach at Myriad Health + Fitness (formerly NapTown Fitness). She holds both a CrossFit Level 1 Certificate and a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certificate. Clients rely on Caitlin Byczko for her substantial experience before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and creative approach to trademark prosecution matters. A dedicated advocate, Caitlin is known for her straightforward and direct counsel as it relates to even the most complex legal issues. Caitlin is a member of the Intellectual Property Department, where she develops and executes global brand strategies for creating, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, domain names and unique digital properties. She regularly enforces and defends intellectual property rights before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and in federal courts throughout the country. Caitlin’s clients praise her dual trademark counseling and litigation acuity that assists her in developing creative strategies to both brand creation and protection. Caitlin manages the daily intellectual property demands of a diverse client base, from startup and emerging companies to global Fortune 500 companies. Her clients come from a variety of industries, including retail, fashion, technology, venture capital, and pharmaceuticals. Clients and colleagues alike appreciate Caitlin for her direct communication style, tenacious nature, and clever approach to complex legal issues. She returned to the firm after serving as a trademark clerk in the Indianapolis office during law school. She also gained experience as a law clerk in enforcement division and office of legal affairs for the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) and the general counsel's office at an Indianapolis-based technology company. Active in the health and fitness community, Caitlin is a longstanding member and coach at Myriad Health + Fitness (formerly NapTown Fitness). She holds both a CrossFit Level 1 Certificate and a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certificate.
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Deborah Lewis
When a competitor filed a petition to cancel one of our key trademarks, the situation felt daunting. We needed counsel who was not only technically proficient but could think strategically about our brand's long-term protection. Caitlin Byczko at Barnes & Thornburg was exactly that. Her deep experience before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board was immediately evident. She didn't just react to the challenge; she crafted a proactive, multi-faceted defense that considered our entire IP portfolio. Caitlin's creative approach to prosecution, which I understand is a hallmark of her practice, translated perfectly into this contentious proceeding. She navigated the complexities with a calm professionalism that kept our entire team focused, and her advocacy secured a favorable settlement that preserved our trademark rights without costly litigation. It's clear why she has been recognized in intellectual property law. For any business in Indianapolis facing trademark issues, from clearance to enforcement, Caitlin provides exceptional, client-focused service backed by eleven years of substantial experience. She is a true asset and an outstanding attorney.