Ani Hovanesian Galoyan

Senior Associate Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Ani Hovanesian Galoyan

Biography

Ani is a member of the Brands Group. Her practice encompasses all aspects of trademark and copyright law, from strategic counseling through enforcement.

As a trusted advisor, Ani helps clients build and protect their brand portfolios across diverse industries, including technology, entertainment, fashion, financial services, and retail. She provides strategic guidance on trademark clearance, trademark prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and domestic and foreign portfolio management. Ani also guides clients through copyright registration before the United States Copyright Office, advises on copyright disputes, and counsels clients on all aspects of right of publicity, helping them navigate protection, commercial exploitation, and licensing opportunities. Her entertainment practice includes advising clients on title clearance for television shows, podcasts, and other creative projects.

As part of her comprehensive practice, Ani vigorously protects and enforces her clients' brands and intellectual property rights. She successfully represents clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and enforces their rights throughout the Internet, including through Uniform Dispute Resolution Proceedings and on social media platforms. When necessary, she litigates trademark and copyright infringement, unfair competition, counterfeiting, and false advertising claims in federal court.

Expérience professionnelle

Formation

Formation

JD, magna cum laude, Loyola Law School – Los Angeles 2019

MBA, American University of Armenia, 2012

BS, magna cum laude, Woodbury University, 2010

Admissions

Admissions

  • California State Bar

Publications

Publications

  • "Navigating the Waters of Intellectual Property: A Closer Look at the FTC's Patent Listing Policy," Norton Rose Fulbright Brand Protection Blog, September 26, 2023
  • "Is 'A Change [] Gonna Come'?: Music Publishers Sue AI Startup Anthropic for Copyright Infringement," Norton Rose Fulbright Brand Protection Blog, November 17, 2023
  • "Generative AI in Fashion Design Complicates Trademark Ownership," Bloomberg Law, April 24, 2024
  • "Ninth Circuit's Decision in BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. Central Agriculture, Inc. 'RAW'ks the Trademark World," Norton Rose Fulbright Thought Leadership, April 2024
  • "How DC and Marvel lost their 'Superheroes' shield," Norton Rose Fulbright Brand Protection Blog, October 14, 2024 

Associations et activités

Associations et activités

  • International Trademark Association (INTA)
  • Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA)
  • Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
  • Armenian Bar Association

Perspectives et nouvelles