Sean F. Mellino

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A skilled patent and trademark attorney, Sean Mellino has over 20 years of experience providing clients with business-focused solutions to intellectual property matters. As a Member in McDonald Hopkins’ Intellectual Property Department, Sean’s practice focuses on managing clients’ worldwide patent and international trademark portfolios. This includes providing guidance on patent and trademark clearance, enforcement and prosecution; monitoring and enforcing domain names; and preparing U.S. design and utility patent applications, trademark applications, and corresponding respective foreign applications.

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IP myths vs. reality: What you don’t know could cost you

Written by: Aaron Fishman, Andrew Jenkins, Sean Mellino Intellectual property (IP) is often misunderstood, leading to costly mistakes for businesses and individuals alike. Many assume that once they create something, they automatically own the rights everywhere, or that patents and trademarks offer blanket protection. In reality, IP is a complex legal landscape governed by factors … Continue Reading
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