Kathleen E. McCarthy

A Preeminent Force in Global Brand Protection

Kathleen E. McCarthy is a distinguished attorney based in Los Angeles, California, with a prolific career spanning over 30 years. Her extensive legal expertise and unwavering dedication to her clients have solidified her reputation as one of the most highly regarded intellectual property practitioners in the Golden State and across the nation.

Kathleen obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the prestigious Columbia University School of Law, where she was recognized for her academic excellence. Over the course of her remarkable career, she has become a leading authority in trademark, copyright, and design law, successfully navigating and resolving some of the most complex and contentious intellectual property matters in the federal courts and before the USPTO.

Notably, Kathleen has demonstrated exceptional skill in handling high-stakes trademark litigation and enforcement with an impressive success rate. Her ability to negotiate, mediate, and litigate intricate disputes—from entertainment-industry brand conflicts to global anti-counterfeiting programs—has earned her the trust of international corporations and California’s innovative tech and media communities.

With a deep understanding of the intersection between brand identity and market competition, Kathleen consistently achieves favorable outcomes in the most challenging legal environments. Kathleen E. McCarthy’s unwavering dedication to excellence, combined with her vast experience, makes her a highly sought-after advisor and a titan in the field of intellectual property law. Her professionalism, integrity, and peer-recognized track record are a testament to her profound commitment to the practice of law.