Debbie C. Yang manages trademark, copyright, and patent litigation matters with a focus on anti-counterfeiting enforcement for luxury and consumer brands, as well as general corporate and real estate law. She oversees international and domestic intellectual property portfolios, and develops comprehensive brand protection strategies combining litigation, marketplace monitoring, and proactive intellectual property enforcement.
She represents clients in trademark opposition, cancellation proceedings, and litigation before administrative bodies and courts, and coordinates with foreign associates to secure trademark protection in international jurisdictions. She also assists athletes, influencers, and companies with contracts, sponsorships, licensing and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rights agreements, publicity rights, intellectual property protection, and business formation and compliance.
Debbie approaches legal challenges not only as an attorney, but also as someone who truly understands the creative industries. Protecting creativity is more than a job, it’s a passion shaped by years in the creative field. Debbie worked as a fashion designer for nearly a decade at some of the world’s most renowned fashion brands. Today, as an intellectual property attorney, she champions creativity from a different vantage point, advising designers, artists, and brands on intellectual property protection.