Caitlin Byczko

Caitlin R. Byczko

Partner
Caitlin Byczko crafts and defends global brand strategies, protecting intellectual property assets with creative solutions and highly tactical advocacy. She excels in trademark prosecution and litigation before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and federal district courts, safeguarding trademarks and digital properties for businesses of all sizes and at every stage of the business lifecycle.

Clients benefit from Caitlin's dual experience in trademark counseling and litigation. Her straightforward approach and innovative strategies often empower companies to create strong brands and protect and defend them effectively. This unique combination of skills and know-how allows her to anticipate potential challenges before they can evolve into roadblocks to progress.

From startups to Fortune 500 companies, Caitlin manages clients' intellectual property needs across diverse industries. Her experience spans retail, fashion, luxury goods, sports, technology, agriculture, venture capital, and pharmaceuticals. She delivers a broad perspective on brand protection, resulting in versatility that enables her to tailor strategies to each client's specific market and goals.

Beyond trademark law, Caitlin brings valuable insights from her law school experience with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and her previous work serving in a technology company's in-house legal department. Her tenacious nature and clever problem-solving skills shine through in complex legal matters, earning praise from clients and colleagues alike.

Credentials

Education

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, articles editor for the Indiana Law Review, barrister of Robert H. Stanton Intramural Moot Court competition, competed nationally at LawMeet Transactional Law competition, awarded Outstanding Graduating Intellectual Property Student
  • University of Kentucky, B.A., political science, summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana
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