Heather E. Balmat
Prior to joining Choate, Heather Balmat was an associate in the Patent and Intellectual Property department at Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP.
Practice Focus
Trademark Selection, Registration & Enforcement: trademark selection and enforcement; strategic development, management and protection of intellectual property portfolios, with an emphasis on domestic and international trademark portfolios, for clients in a variety of fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, publishing, software and financial services
Copyright: registration, enforcement and licensing
Internet: domain name dispute resolution; internet and privacy issues.
Representative Engagements
- Assists clients in strategic development, management and protection of intellectual property portfolios, with an emphasis on domestic and international trademark portfolios.
- Counsels clients in copyright registration and licensing, domain name dispute resolution and internet and privacy issues.
- Experience in trademark and copyright litigation.
Professional and Community Involvement
Ms. Balmat is a member of the Boston, American and Massachusetts Bar Associations and a member of the International Trademark Association.