Tiffany Scott Connors
Attorney
connorst@lanepowell.com
206.223.7267
Twitter: @TiffanyHScott
Areas of Practice
Tiffany Scott Connors focuses her practice on trademark, copyright and trade secret matters for
Internet, entertainment, electronics and consumer products clients. In addition to trademark and
copyright infringement and trade secret misappropriation claims, Tiffany specializes in software
license agreement claims, domain name disputes, and Digital Millennium Copyright Act claims. She
has experience with UDRP proceedings and practices before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board.
Tiffany also works on all aspects of trademark and brand development from clearance and
investigation through trademark registration and management of trademark portfolios.
Tiffany has had key roles in two trials, successfully argued a copyright case before the U.S. Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and successfully defended against a preliminary injunction in a
trademark infringement case. She has also counseled clients regarding food, beverage and product
labeling.
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)
Admitted to Practice
Washington
New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Academics
Columbia Law School (J.D., 2007)
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Cornell University (B.A., summa cum laude, 2004)
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Diversity Committee
Business Crisis Management and Emergency Remedies
Food, Beverage and Hospitality
Intellectual Property and Technology
Representative Matters and Clients
Evergreen Safety Council v. RSA Networks (Successfully argued case on appeal at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Ninth Circuit affirmed district court’s summary judgment dismissal on laches in copyright infringement action.)
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)
Mirina Corp. v. Marina Biotech, Inc. (Successfully defended against a preliminary injunction motion
in trademark infringement case)
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.)
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.)
Frank Coble v. Anita Renfroe, LLC and Anita Renfroe (Obtained dismissal in copyright and trademark case alleging infringement of song by a professional comedian, singer and performer.
The court granted Renfroe’s summary judgment motion finding that the two compositions were not substantially similar.)
Electric Mirror LLC v. Janmar Lighting Inc. (Obtained dismissal in suit seeking declaratory judgment of non-infringement and/or invalidity of Janmar’s patent. The court granted Janmar’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction finding that plaintiff had not shown that Janmar was doing business in Washington state.)
Attachmate Corporation v. Celcom Axiata Berhad (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.)
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.)
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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)
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.)
BlackRock, Inc. v. Aladdin Capital Holdings LLC (Transactional) (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.)
Publications
“Intellectual Property: Should You File Trademark Applications On Your Own?” Seattle Business magazine, Co-author (October 2015)
“What Should You Do if You Receive a Letter Claiming That You Infringed a Trademark?” Puget Sound Business Journal ADR and Litigation Q&A Column Titled “Ask the Legal Professionals” (January 27, 2012)
“Patent Litigation Year in Review,” Inland Empire Intellectual Property Institute, co-authored with Brian G. Bodine (October 2011)
“Developments at the Federal Circuit,” Oregon Patent Law Association Meeting, co-authored with Brian G. Bodine (December 2010)
“A Year in Review – Patent Litigation,” Inland Empire Intellectual Property Institute, co-authored with Brian G. Bodine (October 2010)
“What’s New: Federal Circuit Court Review,” Washington State Patent Law Association, co-
authored with Brian G. Bodine (September 2010)
“Patents and Trade Secret for Everyone,” Pincus Professional Education Webinar, co-authored with Brian G. Bodine (July 22, 2010)
“Recent Cases Relating to Licensing,” WSBA CLE Licensing Essentials: Practical Tools and Tips in Intellectual Property Licensing, co-authored with Brian G. Bodine (May 2010)
“15th Annual Intellectual Property Institute,” WSBA Intellectual Property Section, co-authored with Brian G. Bodine (March 2010)
“What Do Fortune 500 Companies Know About Trade Secrets That You Don’t?” Puget Sound Business Journal Litigation and ADR Q&A Column Titled “Ask the Legal Professionals” (October 2009)
“Excuse.me? Why Are These Domain Endings Popping Up on the Internet,” NameSmash (May 2009)
“Repercussions of the ‘Crack Baby’ Epidemic: Why a Message of Care Rather than Punishment is Needed for Pregnant Drug-Users,” 19 NAT’L BLACK L.J. 203 (2006)
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Speaking Engagements
“The Madrid Protocol and the Community Trademark,” International Trademark Association Roundtable (October 24, 2012)
Awards and Honors
Named as a “Washington Rising Star,” Super Lawyers® magazine, Intellectual Property (2013-2016)
Professional and Community Activities
American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
Volunteer, Legal Aid Society (2005)
Business Development Chair, Washington Women Lawyers (2012)
American Inns of Court, Seattle Intellectual Property Chapter
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