Christopher D. Casavale
Partner
151 Meeting Street
Suite 600
Charleston, SC 29401
901 15th Street, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, D.C., 20005
Chris Casavale focuses his practice on trademark, copyright, and domain name law, as well as strategic intellectual property counseling. He advises clients on protecting, managing, and enforcing their intellectual property assets, with a particular emphasis on issues affecting brands in online and digital environments.
Chris has extensive experience managing and prosecuting U.S. and international trademark portfolios....
Chris Casavale focuses his practice on trademark, copyright, and domain name law, as well as strategic intellectual property counseling. He advises clients on protecting, managing, and enforcing their intellectual property assets, with a particular emphasis on issues affecting brands in online and digital environments.
Chris has extensive experience managing and prosecuting U.S. and international trademark portfolios. His work includes conducting trademark clearance and availability research, preparing and prosecuting trademark applications, and drafting amendments and substantive responses to examining attorneys. He regularly counsels clients on trademark strategy, portfolio development, and enforcement considerations.
A significant portion of Chris’s practice is devoted to trademark enforcement and online brand protection. He assists clients in addressing infringement involving domain names, websites, and digital platforms, including coordinating domain name recovery through UDRP proceedings and pursuing online takedowns related to counterfeit goods, impersonation schemes, and other abusive conduct. His enforcement work is focused on practical, business‑oriented solutions tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and commercial objectives.
Chris also advises clients on trademark and copyright enforcement matters, conducts intellectual property due diligence in corporate transactions, and assists with licensing arrangements and domain name acquisitions.
In addition, Chris is actively involved in internet governance and ICANN policy matters impacting trademark owners and intellectual property stakeholders. He advises clients on ICANN rights protection mechanisms, registration data access issues, and registrar and registry compliance, and advocates for intellectual property interests in ICANN policy development relating to the domain name system.
His work includes conducting trademark clearance and availability research, preparing and prosecuting trademark applications, and drafting amendments and substantive responses to examining attorneys. He regularly counsels clients on trademark strategy, portfolio development, and enforcement considerations.
A significant portion of Chris’s practice is devoted to trademark enforcement and online brand protection. He assists clients in addressing infringement involving domain names, websites, and digital platforms, including coordinating domain name recovery through UDRP proceedings and pursuing online takedowns related to counterfeit goods, impersonation schemes, and other abusive conduct. His enforcement work is focused on practical, business‑oriented solutions tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and commercial objectives.
Chris also advises clients on trademark and copyright enforcement matters, conducts intellectual property due diligence in corporate transactions, and assists with licensing arrangements and domain name acquisitions.
In addition, Chris is actively involved in internet governance and ICANN policy matters impacting trademark owners and intellectual property stakeholders. He advises clients on ICANN rights protection mechanisms, registration data access issues, and registrar and registry compliance, and advocates for intellectual property interests in ICANN policy development relating to the domain name system.
Experience
Experience
Chris has handled a range of matters, including:
- Manages, prosecutes, and maintains U.S. and international trademark portfolios across a wide range of industries.
- Conducts trademark clearance and availability research and analysis; prepares and prosecutes trademark applications; and drafts amendments and substantive responses to examining attorneys before the USPTO and foreign trademark offices.
- Provides strategic trademark counseling to support brand development, portfolio optimization, and risk management.
- Monitors and enforces trademark rights against unauthorized use, including advising on infringement, dilution, and online brand protection issues.
- Advises and counsels clients on trademark and copyright matters, including infringement analysis and enforcement strategies.
- Conducts intellectual property due diligence in connection with corporate transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Negotiates and drafts trademark and copyright licensing agreements.
- Assists clients with domain name acquisitions and domain‑related brand protection matters.
- Represents trademark owners in UDRP proceedings and advises on domain name enforcement strategies targeting cybersquatting, impersonation, and other abusive domain name registrations.
- Counsels clients on domain related brand protection efforts, including coordination with registrars, registries, and online platforms.
- Counsels on ICANN rights protection mechanisms and policy issues impacting trademark enforcement and domain name disputes.
Previous Professional Experience
- Attorney in the Washington, D.C., offices of three international law firms practicing in the areas of Global Brand Management, Internet, and Trademark law (2012–2017)
- Senior Trademark Paralegal in the Washington, D.C., office of two international law firms (2011–2012)
- Trademark Paralegal at a regional law firm based in the Washington, D.C., area (2005–2008)
Education
- The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, JD (2012)
- Pennsylvania State University, BA, Political Science (2004)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- South Carolina
Experience
Chris has handled a range of matters, including:
- Manages, prosecutes, and maintains U.S. and international trademark portfolios across a wide range of industries.
- Conducts trademark clearance and availability research and analysis; prepares and prosecutes trademark applications; and drafts amendments and substantive responses to examining attorneys before the USPTO and foreign trademark offices.
- Provides strategic trademark counseling to support brand development, portfolio optimization, and risk management.
- Monitors and enforces trademark rights against unauthorized use, including advising on infringement, dilution, and online brand protection issues.
- Advises and counsels clients on trademark and copyright matters, including infringement analysis and enforcement strategies.
- Conducts intellectual property due diligence in connection with corporate transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Negotiates and drafts trademark and copyright licensing agreements.
- Assists clients with domain name acquisitions and domain‑related brand protection matters.
- Represents trademark owners in UDRP proceedings and advises on domain name enforcement strategies targeting cybersquatting, impersonation, and other abusive domain name registrations.
- Counsels clients on domain related brand protection efforts, including coordination with registrars, registries, and online platforms.
- Counsels on ICANN rights protection mechanisms and policy issues impacting trademark enforcement and domain name disputes.
Previous Professional Experience
- Attorney in the Washington, D.C., offices of three international law firms practicing in the areas of Global Brand Management, Internet, and Trademark law (2012–2017)
- Senior Trademark Paralegal in the Washington, D.C., office of two international law firms (2011–2012)
- Trademark Paralegal at a regional law firm based in the Washington, D.C., area (2005–2008)
Media
Recognitions
- The Legal 500 US Elite – Southeast, Intellectual Property (2026)
- S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2020, 2021)
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Intellectual Property Law (2021–2022), Patent Law (2021–2024)
Professional Activities
- International Trademark Association
- Copyright Committee (2026-2028)
- Internet Committee (2016-2017; 2021-2025)
- Young Practitioners Committee (2013 to 2015)
Chris Casavale focuses his practice on trademark, copyright, and domain name law, as well as strategic intellectual property counseling. He advises clients on protecting, managing, and enforcing their intellectual property assets, with a particular emphasis on issues affecting brands in online and digital environments.
Chris has extensive experience managing and prosecuting U.S. and international trademark portfolios.... His work includes conducting trademark clearance and availability research, preparing and prosecuting trademark applications, and drafting amendments and substantive responses to examining attorneys. He regularly counsels clients on trademark strategy, portfolio development, and enforcement considerations.
A significant portion of Chris’s practice is devoted to trademark enforcement and online brand protection. He assists clients in addressing infringement involving domain names, websites, and digital platforms, including coordinating domain name recovery through UDRP proceedings and pursuing online takedowns related to counterfeit goods, impersonation schemes, and other abusive conduct. His enforcement work is focused on practical, business‑oriented solutions tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and commercial objectives.
Chris also advises clients on trademark and copyright enforcement matters, conducts intellectual property due diligence in corporate transactions, and assists with licensing arrangements and domain name acquisitions.
In addition, Chris is actively involved in internet governance and ICANN policy matters impacting trademark owners and intellectual property stakeholders. He advises clients on ICANN rights protection mechanisms, registration data access issues, and registrar and registry compliance, and advocates for intellectual property interests in ICANN policy development relating to the domain name system.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
Chris has handled a range of matters, including:
- Manages, prosecutes, and maintains U.S. and international trademark portfolios across a wide range of industries.
- Conducts trademark clearance and availability research and analysis; prepares and prosecutes trademark applications; and drafts amendments and substantive responses to examining attorneys before the USPTO and foreign trademark offices.
- Provides strategic trademark counseling to support brand development, portfolio optimization, and risk management.
- Monitors and enforces trademark rights against unauthorized use, including advising on infringement, dilution, and online brand protection issues.
- Advises and counsels clients on trademark and copyright matters, including infringement analysis and enforcement strategies.
- Conducts intellectual property due diligence in connection with corporate transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Negotiates and drafts trademark and copyright licensing agreements.
- Assists clients with domain name acquisitions and domain‑related brand protection matters.
- Represents trademark owners in UDRP proceedings and advises on domain name enforcement strategies targeting cybersquatting, impersonation, and other abusive domain name registrations.
- Counsels clients on domain related brand protection efforts, including coordination with registrars, registries, and online platforms.
- Counsels on ICANN rights protection mechanisms and policy issues impacting trademark enforcement and domain name disputes.
Previous Professional Experience
- Attorney in the Washington, D.C., offices of three international law firms practicing in the areas of Global Brand Management, Internet, and Trademark law (2012–2017)
- Senior Trademark Paralegal in the Washington, D.C., office of two international law firms (2011–2012)
- Trademark Paralegal at a regional law firm based in the Washington, D.C., area (2005–2008)
Education
- The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, JD (2012)
- Pennsylvania State University, BA, Political Science (2004)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- South Carolina
Practice Areas
- The Legal 500 US Elite – Southeast, Intellectual Property (2026)
- S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2020, 2021)
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Intellectual Property Law (2021–2022), Patent Law (2021–2024)
- International Trademark Association
- Copyright Committee (2026-2028)
- Internet Committee (2016-2017; 2021-2025)
- Young Practitioners Committee (2013 to 2015)
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