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Heather Antoine’s practice focuses on trademark clearance and selection, domestic and international trademark prosecution, enforcement, proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), licensing, trade secret protection, copyright, rights of publicity, domain name disputes, and general client counseling. She supports companies throughout the entire lifecycle of brand development—from conducting due diligence when selecting a name to managing and protecting brands, ensuring portfolios are safeguarded and well-positioned for growth or sale. In addition to her trademark work, Heather helps businesses navigate the complex and ever-expanding landscape of domestic and international privacy laws. She assists clients in developing privacy policies, compliance programs, and practical guidance for adhering to various privacy regulations. Heather advises on compliance with specific laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). She also works with clients to design and strengthen privacy and security policies to minimize the risk of data breaches. Heather is a former chair of the California Lawyers Association Intellectual Property Law Section and is currently the chair of The Professional Club, a consumer products and apparel networking organization. She frequently speaks and writes about intellectual property and privacy issues. Heather is a contributing author for Forbes magazine and has been quoted by the Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, CNBC, and other media outlets. Previously, Heather was a partner and chaired both the trademark and brand protection practice and the privacy and data security practice at a law firm in Southern California.