Laura K. Pitts

Laura Pitts provides her clients with creative, business-focused solutions regarding intellectual property protection and enforcement strategies, particularly in the entertainment sector. With fifteen years of trademark experience, Laura manages a comprehensive range of trademark and intellectual property matters for domestic and international clients, with a specific focus on global trademark enforcement for a worldwide entertainment company. Her expertise includes:

• Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Litigation and Proceedings
• Federal IP Litigation
• Trademark Counseling and Portfolio Management
• False Advertising Litigation
• Copyright Litigation
• Brand Enforcement through online platforms
• Anti-Counterfeiting Investigations
• IP Due Diligence

Laura has extensive experience managing global trademark portfolios for clients across multiple industries, including life sciences, financial services, energy & utility, food manufacturing, retail brands, and plants and ornamentals. This diverse experience allows her to immerse herself in projects, understanding the nuances related to her clients’ protected brand assets, especially in the dynamic landscape of the entertainment industry.

As an experienced intellectual property litigator, Laura has successfully handled significant cases related to the entertainment sector, including:

• Dollar Financial Group, Inc. v. Brittex Financial, Inc., Appeal No. 2023-1375 (Fed. Circ.)
• Pinnacle Pharmacy Group, LLC v. Gizmocup LLC, Can. No. 92082380 (TTAB)
• Duck v. World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC, Opp. No. 91288244 (TTAB)
• World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC v. Black Rose LLC, Opp. No. 97648708 (TTAB)
• Wilson v. World Wrestling Entertainment, et al., No. 4:24-cv-062 (N.D. Ohio)

Laura is particularly known for her ability to tackle complex, nuanced matters related to trademark clearance, fair use opinions, and settlement negotiations. She develops strategies that are not only meaningful but also action-oriented, ensuring that her clients’ interests are effectively protected in a competitive environment.

In addition to her litigation work, Laura provides Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions and drafts articles on trending topics, significant litigation, and best practices for her clients in the entertainment industry.

Rankings & Awards 

Laura has been recognized among the WTR 1000: the World's Leading Trademark Professionals in 2024 and 2025. She has also received Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch recognition for Intellectual Property Law and Litigation: Intellectual Property from 2021-2024.