GRETCHEN TESTERMAN
Attorney
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Accomplished Technology Attorney with a proven track record of supporting consumer and enterprise corporate clients in the intellectual property, AI and open source. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate General Counsel
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (formerly Qwest Communications International Inc., CenturyLink, Inc.)
03.2005 - Current
- Manage Fortune 500 company’s IP assets in the area of network services, security, cloud, voice and managed services
- Represent IP team on corporate AI review board
- Manage domestic and foreign dispute proceedings, domain proceedings, and other third-party IP claims; draft related settlement agreements
- Draft and negotiate intellectual property license agreements
- Support commercial and procurement teams with respect to IP contractual provisions
- Developed company’s open source software policy; review licenses and provide legal advice to development teams related to all free and open source software use and contribution requests
- Review marketing, advertising and training material for IP issues
- Collaborate with and advise public policy/governmental affairs teams related to AI and internet policy issues
- Manage Digital Millennium Copyright Act compliance program related to company’s ISP business;
- Support digital marketing teams, brand and social media teams
- Interface with advertising and branding agencies
- Create and manage program, including employee training, to help mitigate risk of third-party intellectual property infringement
- Develop and draft legal policies
- Develop and manage annual budget
- Evaluate, select and manage outside counsel and vendors
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal challenges and protect company interests
Associate
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton (f/k/a Townsend and Townsend and Crew)
07.2000 - 03.2005
- Managed domestic and foreign trademark prosecution, clearance and worldwide policing and enforcement for clients in a wide range of industries
- Patent prosecution related to chemical and mechanical arts.
Associate
Clark Hill (f/k/a O’Donnell & Williams)
05.1999 - 05.2000
- Advised and counseled on customs and international trade law, including unfair import practices and trade dress matters.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
08.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
08.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
Intellectual Property Law
Certifications and Licenses
Registered U.S. Patent Attorney
Colorado Bar
Illinois Bar
Dare to Lead Trained
Professional Activities
International Trademark Association
- INTA Bulletin-North American Subcommittee, 2020-2023
- USPTO Trademark Office Practices Subcommittee Member, 2016-2019
- US Legislation and Regulation Subcommittee Member, 2014-2016
- USPTO Trademark Office Practices Subcommittee Member, 2011-2013
- Madrid System Subcommittee Member, 2007-2009
Volunteer Experience
- American Cancer Society, Denver Metro Board of Directors, 2023- current
- American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Ambassador Constituent Team Lead (Congressional District 4) 2021- current
- Mentor, Colorado Pledge to Diversity summer legal intern program, 2009- 2017
- Pro-bono legal work: Colorado Lawyer’s Committee “Lawline 9” program, 2005- 2016
Timeline
Associate General Counsel
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (formerly Qwest Communications International Inc., CenturyLink, Inc.)
03.2005 - Current
Associate
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton (f/k/a Townsend and Townsend and Crew)
07.2000 - 03.2005
Associate
Clark Hill (f/k/a O’Donnell & Williams)
05.1999 - 05.2000
Juris Doctor -
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
08.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
08.1990 - 05.1994
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