Megan C. Hymore

Experience

Media and Entertainment

Negotiates celebrity talent and influencer agreements, branded entertainment and media deals, and sponsorship agreements.

False Advertising

Handles consumer complaints alleging false advertising, such as threatened class actions and California CLRA claims.

Advertising Disputes

Resolves advertising disagreements between competitors and successfully manages advertising disputes before the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau.

Regulatory Compliance Guidance

Provides regulatory (FTC, FDA, EPA) compliance guidance, such as advice regarding packaging, labeling, advertising claim scope and substantiation, ratings and reviews, influencers, testimonials, and endorsements.

Commercial Contracts and Mergers & Acquisitions

Helps navigate partnerships and development with external parties by supporting commercial contracts as well as mergers and acquisitions.

Intellectual Property Portfolios

Manages large IP portfolios, including extensive patent portfolios, for domestic and international corporate clients.

Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

Counsels clients as to securement, ownership, licensing, avoidance of infringement, dispute resolution, and enforcement of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Intellectual Property Strategy

Identifies and advises clients with respect to the risks and rewards of IP ownership, prosecution, and protection strategies.