Douglas Mondell
About Douglas Mondell
Douglas Mondell is an attorney specializing in trademarks at Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. / Brown-Forman Brands, where he has worked since 2022, managing trademark enforcement across over 150 countries.
Work at Brown-Forman
Douglas Mondell currently serves as an Attorney specializing in Trademarks at Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. / Brown-Forman Brands. He has held this position since 2022, working in a hybrid capacity from San Rafael, California. In this role, he manages trademark opposition and enforcement matters across more than 150 countries. He oversees online monitoring and domain name enforcement programs to protect brand integrity. Additionally, he is responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, including opposition documents and cease and desist letters, and conducts trademark clearance searches while preparing risk analysis reports.
Previous Experience
Before joining Brown-Forman, Douglas Mondell accumulated diverse legal experience across various organizations. He worked at the USPTO as an Attorney Advisor (Trademark Examining Attorney) from 2018 to 2021, where he focused on trademark examination. Prior to that, he served as an Associate at Fenwick & West for one year in 2021-2022. His earlier experience includes a role as Junior Regulatory Counsel at Sovos from 2017 to 2018 and as a Lease End Portfolio Specialist at BMW Group Financial Services North America from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Mondell earned his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from The Ohio State University, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise, particularly in trademark law and brand protection.
Legal Responsibilities
In his current role at Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc., Douglas Mondell is responsible for conducting trademark clearance searches and preparing risk analysis reports. He collaborates with and manages communications with outside counsel globally, ensuring effective legal strategies are implemented for trademark enforcement. His work involves drafting and reviewing various legal documents, which are crucial for maintaining the integrity of the brand.