Kristina Gorbett

Associate

Kristina’s practice focuses on intellectual property law, specifically the enforcement and protection of trademarks and copyrights. Kristina not only handles matters before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, but also works with clients and foreign associates in the clearance, filing, prosecution, research, and maintenance of domestic and international trademarks.

Prior to joining Dinsmore, Kristina worked as a chemist  for the first five years of her career, where she analyzed samples and chemical plating baths for customers in the metal finishing industry, in addition to conducting research and developing analytical methods for a variety of instruments. Her background in chemistry and her experience in the metal finishing industry informs her practice as well, providing her with an in-depth understanding of her clients’ innovations in the chemical and life sciences domain.

Credentials

Education

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2021)

  • Global Business Law Review
  • Global Space Law Center, Research Assistant
  • CALI Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing, Trademark Law, and Environmental Law

The College of Wooster (B.A., 2015)

Bar admissions

  • Ohio

Affiliations and memberships

  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Publications
  • June 8, 2023

    Bad Spaniels or Jack Daniel’s? SCOTUS Sides with Whiskey Maker in Trademark Dispute

  • March 31, 2023

    Trademark Rights In The Metaverse: Lessons Gleaned From The Hermes MetaBirkin Case

News
  • January 17, 2023

    Dinsmore Adds Talent in Cleveland as Five Attorneys Join the Firm’s Robust Intellectual Property Practice