Emily A. Bayton

Emily A. Bayton is an intellectual property lawyer with nearly two decades of experience advising clients on brand protection and marketing strategy. She works on trademark, copyright, rights of publicity, domain name, advertising, and social media matters. Her practice serves clients across many industries, with a strong focus on sports, outdoor recreation, and consumer products. She helps businesses protect valuable assets, reduce legal risk, and strengthen their position in competitive markets.

Emily earned her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2002. She also received her B.B.A., with honors, from the University of Iowa in 1999. Her academic training gave her a strong base in legal analysis, business principles, and practical problem-solving. That background supports her work in intellectual property counseling, enforcement, and transactions.

Emily helps clients choose, clear, register, and protect trademarks in the United States and around the world. She reviews portfolios, develops protection strategies, and helps implement enforcement programs. She also advises on copyrights and rights of publicity, including licensing and multimedia clearance projects. Her work helps clients use creative content lawfully, protect original works, and manage brand-related issues in advertising, products, and promotional campaigns with confidence.

Emily A. Bayton also drafts and negotiates intellectual property agreements and handles disputes involving infringement, dilution, and cybersquatting. She represents clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and in domain name matters under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. Her experience in transactions, enforcement, and industry-focused counseling allows her to deliver practical guidance. Clients rely on her to protect brands, resolve disputes, and support long-term business growth.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Former Member, State Bar of Arizona Trademark Reform Committee
• Former Member, American Bar Association, Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Section
• Former Member, Arizona Women Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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