Most Influential Women Lawyers: Michelle Cooke

MICHELLE COOKE

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

University of Virginia

For over 25 years, clients have valued Michelle Cooke, the Leader of Manatt’s Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement group, for her ongoing guidance in developing long-term strategic intellectual property programs involving licensing, enforcement and brand building. A trusted partner to high profile, publicly traded companies in entertainment, consumer products, software, apparel and other industries, Michelle focuses on tailoring legal solutions to a client’s business goals and market realities. Cooke frequently advises on licensing, manufacturing, distribution, marketing, advertising, and digital and social media content, as well as defense and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Her practice also includes the high-stakes work of brand rehabilitation, to help clients rebuild lost or undermined trademark rights. She has assisted companies with their intellectual property rights in emerging markets and has helped secure, protect, recover and enforce their intellectual property.

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