Parna A. Mehrbani
Shareholder
mehrbanip@lanepowell.com
503.778.2127
Areas of Practice
Parna Mehrbani practices all aspects of intellectual property law, including trademark, copyright,
right of publicity, trade secret, licensing, all manner of intellectual property contracting and
litigation. She also practices general commercial litigation. Parna manages Lane Powell’s trademark
registration and enforcement practice, including trademark portfolios for both small and large
companies. She is the trademark attorney responsible for prosecution, clearance and licensing of
client’s trademark portfolios. World Trademark Review 1000 named Parna as a Leading Trademark
Professional, describing her as “phenomenal at securing and protecting trademark rights, and
educating content teams on their use,” and “popular among in-house counsel for her personable
approach, strong work ethic and high-quality, comprehensive service.” She has an “ability to break
down complicated legal jargon and explain things clearly and succinctly.”
Admitted to Practice
Oregon
Washington
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Academics
Lewis and Clark Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2005)
Pro Bono Honors Award
Certificate in Environmental Law
Public Interest Law Project, President
Environmental Law Review, Managing Editor
Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest (Intern, 2003)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., magna cum laude, 2000)
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Co-chair, Diversity Committee
Co-chair, Lane Powell Hiring Committee
Intellectual Property and Technology
Apparel and Footwear
Business Crisis Management and Emergency Remedies
Canada Practice
Cannabis
Electronic Discovery, Technology and Strategy
Food, Beverage and Hospitality
Litigation
Privacy and Data Security
Products Liability and Mass Torts Litigation
Retail
Startups and Emerging Companies
Electronic Discovery Committee
Representative Matters and Clients
Newport Pacific Corporation v. Moe’s Southwest Grill, LLC, 2006 WL 2811905 (D. Or. 2006)
Represented restaurant chain in successfully defending against trademark infringement claims
Meridian Transportation Resources, LLC v. Magic Carrier Resources LLC, 518 F. Supp. 2d 1255
(D. Or. 2007) Represented private transportation and tourism company in preliminary
injunction suit involving trademark and trade dress infringement
Represented local apparel and consumer products company in trademark infringement and dilution
action against local organization seeking to expand into consumer products market
Represented manufacturer, distributor and service provider of electronic test tools and software in
suit involving alleged trademark infringement, false advertising and defamation; obtained
favorable jury verdict on trademark infringement and false advertising claims
Represented global nutritional products company in suit involving alleged trademark infringement
and breach of contract
Successfully defended designer, manufacturer and retailer of maternity- and infant-related products in suit involving alleged trademark infringement
Regularly represents retailers in Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy arbitration
proceedings against cybersquatters, resulting in ownership and transfer of domain names
Represented footwear vendor and major retailer in suit involving alleged trademark infringement
Represented defendant retailer in preliminary injunction suit involving labeling and alleged
trademark infringement and assisted in settlement of matter before high season for product sales
Successfully obtained a jury verdict and court decision in favor of plaintiff on all claims for relief in a trust dispute and elder abuse trial
Represented local food and beverage company in suit involving alleged trademark infringement and breach of licensing contract
Second chair in trial of workplace death case
Second chair in trial of negligence case involving premises liability
Represented international coffee chain in litigation regarding lease dispute
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Successfully represented local apparel and home products company in Trademark Trial and Appeal
Board opposition enforcing its right to continue using product designs used for more than
100 years
Represents small and large companies in all aspects of application, prosecution and maintenance of trademark applications in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Represents small and large companies in defending and prosecuting trademark oppositions and
cancellations in front of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Publications
“Lane Powell’s Mehrbani Helps Stitch Together Pendleton Woolen Mills-Rogue Ales Brew,” Inside Counsel, Interviewed (August 14, 2015)
“US Patent and Trademark Office Lowers Filing Fees for Trademark Applications and Renewals in 2015,” Lane Powell Legal Update, Co-author (January 29, 2015)
“Why Plant Patenting Floats Free of GMO Crop Controversies,” Oregon Business magazine (November/December 2014)
“Combating Counterfeiting: How Owners Can Protect Their Brands,” Oregon Business magazine (September 2014)
“Our Gift,” Multnomah Lawyer, Quoted (January 2012)
“.Brand: New TLDs Are Coming — Are You Ready?” Oregon Business magazine (September 2011)
“Businesses: Prepare for .XXX,” Oregon Business magazine’s Guest Blog (June 24, 2011)
“From .com to .anything,” Portland Business Journal, Quoted (June 24, 2011)
“Tort Law Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium,” Oregon Chapter, Co-author (2010-2013
Editions)
“A Commitment to Diversity,” Multnomah Lawyer (September 2007)
“Advertising Brand Names Used in Your Building Project: How to Avoid Trademark Infringement,”
BUILDERnews (April 2006)
“Substantive Due Process Claims in the Land-Use Context: The Need for a Simple and Intelligent
Standard of Review,” Environmental Law, Volume 35, Issue 1 (2005)
Speaking Engagements
“Packaging, Licensing and Labeling,” Lewis & Clark Law School’s “Food Fusion Conference: Law’s Sustaining Role in Food” Forum, Moderator (April 15, 2016)
“The Slants Band — Racial Slur or Reclaiming of a Stereotype,” Multnomah Bar Association CLE Program (October 28, 2015)
“Truth in Labeling Panel,” Foodworx Conference, Panelist (February 7, 2015)
“Rising Litigator Panel and Award,” Oregon State Bar’s 21st Annual Litigation Institute & Retreat, Panelist (March 7, 2014)
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“Branding Basics: Trademarks and Domain Names,” Oregon State Bar Computer and Internet Law
Section CLE Program (September 27, 2013)
“DMCA Basics & Beyond,” Oregon State Bar IP Section CLE Program (March 6, 2013)
“Board Member Roles and Duties: Legal Issues and Fiduciary Responsibilities,” Business for Culture
and the Arts, Art of Leadership Program (February 21, 2013)
“How to Negotiate Complex License and Business Agreements,” Washington Association of
Corporate Counsel CLE Program (January 31, 2012)
“NDA’s/IP Protection/Hiring the First Employee,” Alaska Bar Association’s Legal Issues in Starting a New Venture CLE (October 7, 2011)
“Best Practices and Recent Trends in Electronic Discovery,” Oregon State Bar CLE (May 2010)
“Security and Privacy Law: Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations,” Oregon Society of CPAs
Nonprofit Committee Meeting (2006)
Regularly speaks to law students on interviewing skills, study skills, and career development issues
Awards and Honors
Recommended by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Intellectual Property
(2016)
Named a “Woman of Influence” by Portland Business Journal (2015)
Named a “Leading Trademark Professional” by World Trademark Review 1000 (2013-2016)
Named a “Rising Litigator” by the Oregon State Bar, Litigation Section (2014)
Named an “Oregon Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers® magazine, Intellectual Property (2015-2016)
Named an “Oregon Rising Star” by Super Lawyers® magazine, Intellectual Property (2009-2014)
Oregon State Bar Pro Bono Challenge, Individual Award Winner (2010), Recognized on Pro Bono
Honor Roll (2006 and 2008-2013)
Named an “Up & Coming Lawyer” by the Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce (2011-2012)
Convocation on Equality Honoree (2011)
Professional and Community Activities
Member, The Oregon Bench and Bar Commission on Professionalism
Member, U.S. District Court of Oregon Local Rules Committee
Rock ‘N’ Roll Camp for Girls
Board of Directors (2008-2013)
Chair (2009-2013)
International Trademark Association, Enforcement Committee, Internet Committee, Trade Names
Subcommittee
Chair (2014-2015)
Member (2009-Present)
Participant, Portland Business Alliance’s Leadership Portland (2014-2015)
Member, Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Education & Training Committee (2014-2015)
Member, Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter
Mentor, Lewis & Clark Law School Mentor Program (2006-2013)
Graduate, Business for Culture & the Arts, Art of Leadership Program
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Oregon State Bar
Member at Large, Executive Committee, Intellectual Property Section (2013-Present)
Member at Large, Executive Committee, Computer and Internet Law Section (2008-2010)
Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (Member, 2006-2008) (Secretary, 2009)
Opportunities for Law in Oregon Planning Subcommittee (2007-2013)
Graduate, Oregon State Bar Leadership College (2009)
Member, Oregon Women Lawyers
Member, Oregon Minority Lawyers Association
Inspiring Minority Attorneys Towards Growth and Excellence “IMAGE” Planning Committee (2012-Present)
Member, Gus J. Solomon Inn of Court (2006-2015)
Member, Multnomah Bar Association
Member, AeA Technology and Intellectual Property Committee (2006-2008)
Member, Campaign for Equal Justice Associate’s Committee (2007-2008)
Board of Directors, Queen’s Bench (Oregon Women Lawyers’ Multnomah County chapter) (2007-2009)
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