Nancy Mertzel
About Nancy Mertzel
Nancy Mertzel is the Managing Partner at Mertzel Law PLLC, where she has worked since 2017. With over 25 years of experience in intellectual property law, she has held various leadership positions and received multiple accolades for her contributions to the field.
Work at Mertzel Law PLLC
Nancy Mertzel has served as the Managing Partner at Mertzel Law PLLC since 2017. In this role, she oversees the firm's operations and strategic direction, focusing on intellectual property law. Her leadership has contributed to the firm's reputation in the Greater New York City Area. Mertzel Law PLLC specializes in various aspects of intellectual property, including litigation and enforcement.
Previous Experience in Intellectual Property Law
Prior to her current position, Nancy Mertzel held several significant roles in prominent law firms. She was the Chair of the Intellectual Property Group at Herrick, Feinstein LLP from 2015 to 2017. Before that, she was a Partner at Schoeman Updike Kaufman & Stern LLP from 2012 to 2015, and at Donovan & Yee, LLP from 2010 to 2012. Her experience includes roles as Director at Gibbons P.C. and Counsel at Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP.
Education and Expertise
Nancy Mertzel earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from American University, Washington College of Law, where she studied from 1985 to 1988. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Women's Studies from the University of Rochester, obtained between 1981 and 1985. With over 25 years of experience in intellectual property law, she has developed expertise in various areas, including copyright litigation and trademark enforcement.
Achievements in Intellectual Property Law
Nancy Mertzel has received numerous recognitions for her work in intellectual property law. She has been named one of Thomson Reuters' New York Super Lawyers for Intellectual Property Litigation since 2009. Additionally, she has been recognized as a leading lawyer for enforcement and litigation by World Trademark Review in 2016 and 2017. Mertzel has authored amicus curiae briefs for the U.S. Supreme Court and has successfully defended major clients in high-profile litigation.
Professional Involvement and Leadership
Nancy Mertzel is actively involved in professional organizations. She serves as President of Women Owned Law and has completed a three-year term on the board of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. Mertzel has also testified before the House Judiciary Committee regarding the U.S. Copyright Office, demonstrating her commitment to the advancement of intellectual property law.