Tim Lyden works with clients to protect their intellectual property rights. From advising on filing strategy for a single application to advising on acquisition of rights in 150 jurisdictions, Tim navigates filing and commercial processes to acquire, protect, develop, and commercialize clients' brands, including on the internet.

Tim develops and implements branding strategies, protecting brands through clearance, acquisition, monetizing, and enforcing rights. He also works with clients to enforce their brands against third parties, achieving commercial resolutions outside the litigation context when it meets clients' objectives. He also appears before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in opposition and cancellation matters, in addition to appearing before domain name arbitration panels to enforce trademark and other rights in domain names.

Tim also works with clients to protect their other intellectual property rights through copyright and other mechanisms available to do so, working closely with colleagues in other practices and jurisdictions when warranted. In addition, Tim conducts due diligence on intellectual property assets and advises on IP issues in strategic transactions.

A co-leader of our U.S. trademark prosecution practice with 20 years' experience in trademark law, Tim represents clients across diverse industries, including life sciences, education, financial services, media, foodservice, luxury goods, and automotive.

Tim regularly advises clients and others concerning legal developments through his active participation in the International Trademark Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, and other organizations.

In addition to his pro bono work, Tim volunteers regularly with the Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter in Alexandria, VA, staffing a legal clinic for homeless residents. Tim is also an active member of the Board of Directors of Legal Services of Northern Virginia, serving as board president from April 2013 through January 2015.