Dana Northcott
About Dana Northcott
Dana Northcott serves as the President and Vice President of Intellectual Property at Amazon, where she leads legal strategies and policies related to trademark and content protection. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco Law School and has extensive experience in intellectual property law.
Work at International Trademark Association (INTA)
Dana Northcott serves as President at the International Trademark Association (INTA). In this role, she leads initiatives that support trademark professionals and advocates for the value of trademarks and intellectual property. Her leadership at INTA focuses on enhancing the understanding and importance of trademark rights globally.
Education and Expertise
Dana Northcott earned a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco Law School. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University. Additionally, she has a Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice from the University of Bristol in England. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive expertise in intellectual property law.
Background
Dana Northcott has held significant positions in the field of intellectual property law. She was Legal Counsel for Agilent Technologies and worked as an Attorney for Howrey LLP in Menlo Park, California, and London, England. Her experience spans various aspects of intellectual property, including trademark, copyright, and domain name law.
Achievements
Dana Northcott is a distinguished member of the United States Patent Office and Trademark Office. She is a founding Governing Board Member for the Association for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and a founding Board Member of the Washington State Chapter of the Intellectual Property Association (WIPA). She also served as a past Board Member of the PNW Chapter of Chiefs in IP (ChIPs).
Current Role at Amazon
As Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Amazon's Intellectual Property team, Dana Northcott leads a group of attorneys and legal professionals. She is responsible for supporting Amazon's brands and portfolio on matters related to trademark, domain name, gTLD, copyright, and content protection. Her role includes devising Amazon's global intellectual property strategies and policies.