Scott R. Commerson

Partner

Co-chair, LGBTQ+ Attorneys Affinity Group

T 213.633.6890 Los Angeles
I am passionate about helping clients protect their brands and intellectual property.
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Scott Commerson focuses his litigation practice on intellectual property and brand protection, including trademark, trade dress, copyright, unfair competition, and trade secret litigation. Scott has obtained ex parte seizure orders, temporary restraining orders, and preliminary injunctions on behalf of IP owners. Scott also helps clients develop comprehensive enforcement programs to protect their brands from infringement. In addition to his IP practice, Scott regularly defends class actions brought under California's consumer protection laws.

Scott represents clients in courts and arbitration tribunals across the country, as well as before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Scott is admitted to practice before courts in California and Washington.

Scott has been named to the Daily Journal's Top 100 Intellectual Property Attorneys in California, and he is recognized by the World Trademark Review for enforcement and litigation.

Practice Highlights

Brand protection litigation

Overseeing brand protection and anti-counterfeiting litigation on behalf of a major retailer.

Prevailed in unfair competition and trade secret case

On behalf of art manufacturer, obtained complete defense award following nine-day arbitration hearing in action seeking over $10 million. Also awarded full relief on client's counterclaims and 100% of client's costs and fees.

Obtained summary judgment for footwear company

On behalf of footwear manufacturer, obtained summary judgment on claim that client's use of IPANEMA mark for sandals infringed on plaintiff's federally registered IPANEMA trademark for swimwear.