About

Kathryn Kent

Federal Litigation & IP Strategy

Federal litigation and intellectual property attorney with more than twenty years of experience. Focused on strategic litigation supporting responsible marketplace conduct in federal courts and before the USPTO and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Kathryn Kent
"I've practiced federal litigation for over 20 years with an unrelenting commitment to a fair and competitive marketplace. I'm not intimidated by attorneys who 'pound on the table' — instead, I focus on identifying the nuances in arguments that can successfully change outcomes."

Federal Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Recognition

  • World Trademark Review 1000Enforcement & Litigation — 2024, 2025, 2026
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • Outstanding Leadership ContributionAmerican Bar Association

Leadership & Service

  • American Bar Association, IP Section2011–2021
    • Chair, Trademark Litigation Committee
    • Chair, USPTO Operations & Ex Parte Trademark Practice Committee
    • Vice Chair, Trademark Legislation Committee
    • Chair, Trademark State Legislation Subcommittee

Education

  • Vermont Law SchoolJ.D.
  • Vermont State UniversityB.A., History — summa cum laude; Commencement Speaker

Representative Experience

  • Obtained successful jury verdict with significant monetary damages against national modular construction company found by jury to have made false representations to consumers. Successfully defended verdict on appeal to Second Circuit.
  • Obtained favorable settlement in trademark infringement case against international social media company.
  • Obtained early favorable settlement in trademark infringement case against international face care and cosmetics company.
  • Obtained favorable settlement in trademark infringement lawsuit defending client against international online gambling entities.
  • Successfully defended and obtained favorable settlement for international award-winning functional chocolate creator in trademark infringement lawsuit.
  • Successfully defeated world renowned cigar manufacturer in TTAB opposition proceeding.
  • Successfully defended multi-million-dollar furniture manufacturer in TTAB proceeding brought by Italian furniture maker.
  • Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of boutique luxury hotel chain against national hotel franchise in a trademark infringement lawsuit.
  • Successfully mitigated damages by over 90 percent in complex commercial litigation after 21-day bench trial followed by a year of trial briefs ordered by the Court. Prevailed on various claims.
  • Obtained favorable settlement in consumer installment financing case against a prior licensee for breach of contract and trademark infringement case.
  • Successfully defended online retailers against ADA claims related to website accessibility.
  • Obtained early favorable settlement after bringing declaratory judgement action for trademark infringement against Canadian footwear company.
  • Obtained early favorable settlement in copyright infringement declaratory judgement action on behalf of photographer protesting unauthorized use of work in political magazine.
  • Obtained successful settlement at mediation in trademark infringement lawsuit brought against coffee producers and roasters by international alcoholic beverage company.
  • Obtained successful settlement at mediation in trademark infringement lawsuit brought by national beverage distributor.
  • Obtained successful settlement at mediation in trademark infringement lawsuit brought by sports bottle manufacturer.
  • Drafted Vermont's first film piracy law acting as legislative counsel to the Vermont Legislative Judiciary Committee.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Team

Charlotte Faircloth

Charlotte Faircloth

Senior Paralegal & Office Administrator

Charlotte has over a decade of experience supporting intellectual property and litigation matters. At Kent IP, she manages trademark application preparation and filing, assists with federal litigation preparation, and oversees day-to-day firm operations. Her background also spans real estate closings, corporate formations and filings, and small business operations.