Scott D. Woldow

Scott Woldow helps companies build, protect, and enforce brands in the United States and worldwide. He advises on trademark clearance and portfolio strategy, resolves disputes before they become business disruptions, and represents clients in U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings and related litigation. Clients rely on Scott for practical risk assessment and clear paths to resolution, whether the objective is market entry, brand expansion, or enforcement against infringers.

Chambers has noted that, “Scott Woldow is a go-to lawyer in a range of trademark matters, including trademark prosecution, clearance, and disputes.”

Scott is known for early risk assessment and practical resolution planning. He works with in-house teams to set enforcement priorities, align legal strategy with commercial objectives, and resolve conflicts efficiently, often through negotiated outcomes that avoid unnecessary litigation spend.  WTR1000 notes that, “He is consistently delivering excellent work.  He is a true expert in all facets of trademark law.  His representation is both efficient and strategically focused, always driven by the client’s goals and is committed to securing the best possible outcomes.  He excels at anticipating client needs and translating them into clear, effective legal strategies.”

As part of the Firm’s top-ranked trademark team, Scott helps clients develop branding strategies and acquire and enforce U.S. and international rights in trademarks. He has prosecuted 3,000 trademarks before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and over 500 trademark oppositions matters before the TTAB. He continuously contributes to thought leadership in this space and is a sought-after speaker on trademark issues worldwide.

Prior to joining the Firm, Scott was a Trademark Examining Attorney for the United States Patent and Trademark Office, with concentrations in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and medical device fields.

Scott is a voracious reader of books spanning interests in fiction, philosophy, and strategy. He utilizes these themes in creative ways to advance his trademark prosecution cases and trademark litigation strategies. When he isn’t reading he can be found in the gym, on the bike, or running. His greatest joy is spending time with his three children.

Scott's Practice

Representative Matters

• Developed, implemented, and managed global trademark prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement program for several Fortune 1000 companies, including major chemical, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and software companies.
• Representation of numerous Fortune 1000 companies in brand protection disputes, including proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
• Developed, implemented, and managed an online enforcement program for a leading government contract provider.
• Representation of client in negotiating a worldwide purchase of a blocking portfolio of registrations from a pharmaceutical competitor.
• Representation of client in negotiating the purchase of a cosmetic trademark blocking a Swiss company from entering into the United States under its trade name.
• Representation of client in its successful opposition of the United States portion of a worldwide drilling industry conflict and the negotiation of a global settlement of a pharmaceutical trade name conflict.

Ex Parte Appeals:

• Representation of Nuevo Laredo Cantina in a successful appeal of a Geographic Descriptiveness Refusal.
• Representation of Overhead Door Corporation in a successful appeal of a Descriptiveness Refusal.
• Representation of Abkit, Inc. in a successful appeal of a Likelihood of Confusion Refusal.