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Tiffany

Tiffany Connors

ShareholderIntellectual Property Litigation Team Chair; Intellectual Property Transactions Chair

Tiffany Connors works with companies to secure and protect their IP assets from the get-go, counseling clients in IP protection and defending their rights through trial. Clients find that her risk-averse personality and East Coast mentality suit them to prepare for all scenarios. Tiffany’s prior work in marketing and public relations translates well into this area; she can help clients brainstorm the name of their next product and then turn that hatchling name into a full-fledged brand vision. Tiffany specializes in trade secret protection and holds several client records for "securing fastest response to cease and desist letter."

“Tiffany is a highly-skilled strategist and trusted counselor. She is a true craftsman in the area of legal writing, and this skill was key in bringing our company a significant recovery.” – Client Testimonial

“I have found Tiffany’s work to be first rate, exhibiting a strong knowledge of the legal subject matter, a dedication to her client’s cause and a willingness to listen and learn. In other words, Tiffany is a hard worker, who knows what she’s doing.” – Client Testimonial

Professional Experience

Tiffany Connors successfully argued copyright and trade secrets cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She has had major roles in multiple federal trade secret trials and trademark arbitration proceedings and has successfully defended against a preliminary injunction relating to trademark use.

Personal Experience

Tiffany has two young children who keep her negotiation and mediation skills above par. She uses this practice in patience to maintain good relationships, even with opposing counsel, to help clients efficiently and effectively resolve their issues. Tiffany enjoys working for parents coming back to work to launch new businesses while still juggling their personal responsibilities. In her “spare” time, Tiffany finds balance with a strict schedule of practicing barre by day and pretending to be a restaurant critic at night.

Experience

A. H. Lundberg Associates, Inc. v. TSI, Inc.
Case No. 2:14-CV-01160U.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Represented client Lundberg LLC in trade secret litigation through trial, secured injunction and attorneys’ fees, and argued expert-related claim at the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Viacom International Inc. et al. v. YouTube, Inc. et al.*
Successfully represented YouTube, Inc. in copyright infringement suit by Viacom and related action by class plaintiffs.
Donuts, Inc. v. Rightside Group, Ltd.
Represented Rightside in arbitration, in one of the first cases in the country testing the scope and definitions of registry service agreements.
Evergreen Safety Council v. RSA Network, Inc.
Case No. 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 64261 aff’d 697 F.3d 1221, 104 U.S.P.Q.2D (BNA) 1380, Copy. L. Rep. (CCH) ¶ 30,333 U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Successfully defended Evergreen Safety Council in defeating a copyright infringement claim filed by RSA for the use of traffic safety diagrams and text.
Haute Bride-Haute Jewels, LLC v. Nordstrom Inc.
Case No. 2:13-cv-01755-RSMU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Defended Nordstrom against copyright and false-designation-of-origin claims stemming from a bridal headband.
Kforce Inc. v. Oxenhandler
Case No. 2:14-cv-00774-MJPU.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Represented Kforce, a specialty-staffing firm, who brought a trade secret and unfair competition suit against two former employees and a recruiting firm. Obtained highly favorable settlement at meditation.
Fruit Farmer Right of Publicity Case
Resolved a right of publicity (personality rights) case brought by a former model.
Mirina Corp. v. Marina Biotech, Inc.
Successfully defended against a preliminary injunction motion in trademark infringement case.
Alaskasland v. Kevin Cross, et. al
Successfully defended realtor defendants and obtained a complete summary judgment victory against claims for misappropriation, trademark infringement and defamation among others. Appeal now pending.
Recaro North America, Inc. v. Speedware Motorsports
Successfully defended respondent in World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) domain name dispute.
Attachmate Corporation v. Celcom Axiata Berhad
Case No. 2:2010cv00526U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Successfully represented the largest cellular phone company in Malaysia and obtained a complete victory against claims brought by Seattle-based software company Attachmate Corporation. Attachmate had sued Celcom for copyright infringement and breach of contract arising out of the alleged over-installation of software. Attachmate sought damages of more than $5 million. Celcom moved to dismiss the complaint based on copyright doctrines of extraterritoriality and preemption, as well as personal jurisdiction. Judge Ricardo Martinez granted Celcom’s motion in its entirety.
Gerawan Farming, Inc. v. Prima Bella Produce, Inc
Case No. 1:10-cv-00148-LJOU.S. District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaFresno, California
Defended Prima Bella Produce against federal and state claims for trademark infringement, dilution and unfair competition brought by Gerawan Farming, a case that ended in a confidential settlement agreement.
Coble v. Anita Renfroe, LLC et al
Case No. 2:2011cv00498U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Successfully defended author and entertainer Anita Renfroe in a copyright and trademark infringement suit.
Beacon Plumbing v. Billy Schumacher Racing LLC
Represented premiere hydroplane racing team to negotiate hydroplane sponsorship contract for Seafair and other national and international competitions.
Electric Mirror LLC v. Janmar Lighting Inc.
Obtained dismissal in suit seeking declaratory judgment of non-infringement and/or invalidity of Janmar’s patent based on lack of personal jurisdiction over defendant, Janmar Lighting, Inc.
Attachmate v. HealthNet
Case No. C09-1161 MJPU.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Defended Computer Talk on a copyright infringement dispute initiated by Attachmate, a software company, for the alleged infringement of its software programs and breach of licenses, one of a number of times we have defended companies sued by Attachmate.
Attachmate Corporation/Computer Talk Technology Dispute
Represented the most successful provider of contact center, cloud and IVR solutions in Canada to negotiate license agreement with Attachmate.
Convergia Networks, Inc. and Future Electronics Inc. v. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.*
Represented Convergia Networks, Inc. in litigation involving breach of contract, fraudulent, inducement, and willful and wanton misconduct.
Union Square Partnership, Inc. v. Savitri Durkee*
Represented Savitri Durkee in copyright infringement suit by Union Square Partnership. Counterclaimed and sought declaration of non-infringement of trademark, declaratory and injunctive relief under the Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. 114(2)(D)(v), and violation of New York Anti-SLAPP Act, N.Y. Civil Rights Law 70-a, 76-a.). Favorable settlement.
BlackRock, Inc. v. Aladdin Capital Holdings LLC*
Negotiated and drafted trademark license agreement and coexistence agreement involving international entities and trademarks.
Modern Luxury Inc. Launch of Manhattan Magazine*
Counseled premier luxury lifestyle magazine publisher about what trademark to use for a luxury lifestyle magazine based in New York City.

* Denotes experience at a previous firm

Professional Experience

Mayer Brown LLP, Associate (2007-2009)

Proskauer Rose LLP, Summer Associate (2006)

Teach for America, Campus Coordinator (2003-2004)

Department of Communications, Cornell University, Research Assistant (2002-2004)

Jive Records, Intern (2002)

Community Involvement

American Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Washington State Bar Association

King County Bar Association

Legal Aid Society, Volunteer (2005)

Washington Women Lawyers, Business Development Chair (2012)

American Inns of Court, Seattle Intellectual Property Chapter

Thought Leadership

February 7, 2023News
Connors, K. Davis, Swanson, and Winters Recognized in 2023 World Trademark Review 1000
Awards & Honors
July 14, 2022News
Forty-four Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2022
Awards & Honors
July 15, 2021News
Forty-Three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2021
Awards & Honors
July 16, 2020News
Thirty-Two Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2020
Awards & Honors
June 10, 2019News
Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Nine Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
June 4, 2019News
Lane Powell Announces New Leaders, Reinforcing Focus on Innovation & Talent
Firm Announcement
June 18, 2018News
Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 14 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
April 10, 2018Event / CLE
Turn Lemons Into Lemonade
Women in Leadership Symposium | Seattle
October 3, 2017Publication
Don’t Be the Next Headline: Protect Your Company’s Trade Secrets!
Seattle Business Magazine
June 9, 2017News
Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 16 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
May 31, 2017Event / CLE
The Value of Trademarks
WeWork | Seattle
March 31, 2017News
Lane Powell Achieves Trial Victory for Lundberg LLC
Awards & Honors
March 30, 2017News
Beighle and Connors Featured in Law360 Article 'Co. Told To Stop Using Rival's Technology After $5M Verdict'
In the News
February 7, 2017News
State of Washington v. Trump: Lane Powell Authors Two Amicus Briefs on Behalf of Law Professors
Firm Announcement
January 3, 2017News
Lane Powell Announces New Shareholders
Firm Announcement
October 11, 2016Event / CLE
Tips and Tools to Manage Trademark Projects
International Trademark Association | Seattle
July 31, 2016Blog
The Evolving Landscape of Copyright, Content Delivery and Fair Use in the CLE Context (Seattle)
October 6, 2015News
Lane Powell Wins Unanimous Victory for Keller Williams Alaska Group in Alaska Supreme Court
October 2, 2015Publication
Intellectual Property: Should You File Trademark Applications On Your Own?
Seattle Business
June 12, 2015News
Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 11 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
June 13, 2014News
Thirty-five Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Fifteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
June 14, 2013News
Thirty-Six Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Sixteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors

Practices & Industries

Electronic Discovery, Technology & Strategy
Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual Property Transactions
Nonprofit & Social Enterprise
Startups & Emerging Companies

Education

Columbia Law School, J.D., 2007
- Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Cornell University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2004

Admissions

Washington
New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Honors

"Washington Rising Star," Thomson Reuters, Intellectual Property (2013-2022)

"Leading Trademark Professional," World Trademark Review 1000 (2023)

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