Meet Our Team

Josh Gerben

JOSH GERBEN

Firm Founder & Principal

Josh Gerben, Esq. is the founder and principal of Gerben IP. In 2008, Josh started the firm to provide high-quality trademark services at reasonable prices. Today, he is recognized by the World Trademark Review as a top trademark filer, having registered over 7,500 trademarks.

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Eric Perrott

ERIC PERROTT

Partner

Eric J. Perrott, Esq. is a trademark and copyright attorney, as well as a partner at Gerben IP. Eric utilizes his advanced knowledge of technology to better provide industry-specific trademark and copyright advice. Having worked at a large global intellectual property firm before joining Gerben IP, Eric provides big firm know-how at a fraction of what big firms charge.

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Kathryn Kent

KATHRYN KENT

Senior Litigation Counsel

Kathryn Kent, Esq. is a trademark & copyright attorney with Gerben IP. She’s devoted a significant part of her practice to federal & state litigation in the areas of trademark & copyright infringement, as well as, unfair competition, false advertising, and related business law litigation. In addition, Kathryn has successfully handled opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

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Wayne Halper

WAYNE HALPER

Of Counsel

Wayne Halper, Esq. is a music industry veteran, attorney, and active member of the Nashville recording and arts community. In addition to being a member of the Gerben IP team, Wayne maintains his own law practice/consulting service for all areas of the entertainment industry (with an emphasis on independent artists).

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Stephen Keefe

STEPHEN KEEFE

Registered Patent Attorney

Stephen Keefe, Esq. is a Registered Patent attorney, with over 15 years of extensive patent preparation and prosecution across a wide array of mechanical and electro-mechanical technologies in the United States and countries across the globe.

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Sophie Edbrooke

SOPHIE EDBROOKE

Associate

Sophie Edbrooke, Esq. is an associate attorney with Gerben IP, where she provides individualized trademark and copyright advice to clients in diverse industries. Whether she’s counseling a first-time business owner or an experienced executive, she enjoys helping clients grow and protect their brands.

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Cameron Ruffin

CAMERON RUFFIN

Associate

Cameron Ruffin, Esq. is an associate attorney with Gerben IP. Cameron works with clients to protect their brands and give them the advice and support to grow. She enjoys providing clients creative solutions to avoid litigation, and when necessary, providing clients with winning litigation strategies.

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Chad Jalandoni

CHAD JALANDONI

Associate

Chad Jalandoni, Esq. is a trademark attorney with Gerben IP and he specializes in trademark prosecution matters and engages in all areas of trademark law, including trademark portfolio management, trademark enforcement, and trademark litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Chad worked as a trademark examining attorney for the USPTO.

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MICHAEL TIER

Associate

Michael Tier, Esq. is an associate attorney with Gerben IP. He focuses his practice on trademark registration and enforcement matters and has assisted clients in a wide variety of industries.

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Steve Gerben

STEVE GERBEN

Senior Trademark Paralegal

Steve Gerben is the senior trademark paralegal of Gerben IP and leads the firm’s trademark search and clearance department. Steve has managed thousands of trademark search requests, and, is the master of finding a needle in the haystack.

Madison Smith

MADISON SMITH

Trademark Paralegal

Madison Smith is a certified paralegal who assists the firm’s trademark attorneys.  She is also the friendly voice you will hear on the phone if you are running too close to a deadline. Madison supports the attorneys to provide cost-effective and efficient solutions to clients’ legal issues.

Tobyn Dickinson

TOBYN DICKINSON

Trademark Paralegal

Tobyn Dickinson is a certified paralegal who assists the firm with preparing and filing trademark applications with the USPTO. Prior to her employment with Gerben IP, she assisted a law firm who specialized in civil rights cases, family law, medical malpractice and personal injury.

CHARLOTTE FAIRCLOTH

Trademark Paralegal

Charlotte Faircloth is a certified paralegal who assists the firm with preparing and filing trademark applications. She also assists Kathryn Kent Esq. with additional IP matters, including litigation preparation. Prior to her employment with Gerben IP, she assisted with Real Estate Closings, Corporate Formations, and filings with the Secretary of State’s office, as well as managing office operations for her previous firm.

Jae-Lynn Rodriguez Fichtner

JAE-LYNN RODRIGUEZ FICHTNER

Paralegal

Jae-lynn Rodriguez Fichtner is a paralegal who assists the firm’s attorneys with processing trademark applications. Prior to her employment with Gerben IP, Jae-lynn graduated from Constructor University Bremen with a B.A. in International Relations, Politics, and History.

Rachael Protos

RACHAEL PROTOS

Lead Office Administrator

Rachael Protos is the lead office administrator and legal project manager for Gerben IP. Rachael uses her project management experience to ensure that both clients and attorneys are able to focus on the legal matter and analysis while not worrying about the complex systems holding it all together.

Lacey Hertzog

LACEY HERTZOG

Director of Marketing

Lacey Hertzog brings over 10 years of comprehensive marketing experience to Gerben IP. Prior to her employment with the firm, she has worked for both small businesses and large corporations in a variety of industries.

Hunter Smith

HUNTER SMITH

Marketing Assistant

Hunter Smith is the Marketing Assistant who works behind the scenes to build out and develop Gerben IP’s marketing efforts. Hunter graduated Magna Cum Laude from Penn State University in 2022 with a degree in Public Relations/Advertising. Having worked at Happy Valley Communications, a student-run communications firm, he has acquired a diverse set of skills that enable him to handle various marketing tasks.

About Gerben IP

Gerben IP is a boutique Washington DC-based intellectual property law firm specializing in trademarks. Trademark attorney Josh Gerben founded the firm in 2008 with a vision of bringing large firm-caliber legal services to businesses and individuals at an affordable price.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide businesses and individuals a way to protect their growing brands with the help of experienced attorneys, and without breaking the bank. 

Embracing Evolution

Our story is one of growth and evolution. Founded as Gerben Law Firm, PLLC, our identity has transformed in reflection of the firm’s continued growth. 

With the addition of attorney Eric Perrott as a partner, the firm’s legal name was updated to Gerben Perrott, PLLC in 2020. At the same time, we also updated our public-facing entity to Gerben Intellectual Property. 

Today, we proudly embrace the succinct moniker, Gerben IP.

Unveiling Possibilities

With over 15 years of experience, Gerben IP has solidified its reputation as a pioneering force in the field of intellectual property law. 

Our success is rooted in our commitment to innovation, evident in our use of cutting-edge trademark search technology with an experienced team of IP professionals. By maximizing efficiency in the structure of our firm’s overhead, we can provide exceptional legal services within reach for businesses of all sizes.

Our Accomplishments

Over the years, we’ve achieved remarkable milestones. To date, we’ve secured more than 7,500 trademark registrations for our diverse clientele. 

Our impact extends beyond registration—we’ve resolved over 500 trademark enforcement and defense cases, safeguarding brands with vigilance and dedication. 

Engage With Us

We proudly serve clients spanning all 50 states and more than 30 countries worldwide. If you have a legal question or concern, we encourage you to reach out through our contact form.

Our attorneys are dedicated to being accessible and approachable, and we offer complimentary consultations for matters relating to trademarks and copyrights.

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