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Peter J. Rosene

Member
Louisville, KY
T: 502.327.5400; ext. 2306 F: 502.327.5444

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, 2024-2026, Intellectual Property Law; Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Kentucky Super Lawyers: Rising Star®, 2022-2025, Intellectual Property

Admissions

Kentucky, 2017

U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2018

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2018

U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2018

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2023

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2023

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, 2023

Clerkships

Judge Ernesto Scorsone

Education

J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law, 2017

  • Editor-in-Chief, Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture & Natural Resources Law
  • Business Law Society, Member

 B.A., Indiana State University, 2012

  • Majors: Political Science and Legal Studies
  • Honors: magna cum laude

Overview

As an intellectual property attorney, Pete Rosene learns something new every day. This unique area of law presents fresh challenges with each new client and case. Driven by his legal and academic curiosity, Pete continually seeks deeper knowledge to tackle the complex legal puzzles he encounters, building on his already extensive understanding of the often esoteric field of intellectual property law. His clients value his creativity, attention to detail, and ability to explain complex legal concepts in terms that are easily understood. Pete's skills in writing, research, and problem-solving enable him to assist clients in registering and protecting their intellectual property, while also achieving the best possible outcomes in cases that require litigation.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Pete's law practice extends across the country. Regardless of the matter at hand, he is prepared to help his clients navigate and succeed in the challenging world of intellectual property law.

In his free time, he enjoys watching movies and attending concerts. He also enjoys the great outdoors, spending time hiking and camping.

For more insight into the world of intellectual property and its day-to-day application, subscribe to our podcast, Protected Thoughts, from the minds of Pete and the McBrayer IP team:

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Capabilities, Successes, and Assignments

  • Files copyright registrations with the U.S. Copyright Office
  • Files trademark registrations with state trademark offices and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Represents clients in trademark litigation at the administrative level with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, namely trademark cancellations and oppositions.
  • Represents clients in copyright, trademark, and patent infringement litigation – plaintiff and defendant – in federal courts around the nation.
  • Protects clients' right to publicity via litigation.
  • Drafts contracts, namely assignments, licenses, or other transfers of intellectual property ownership.
  • Represents clients in corporate and business tort litigation.

Published Cases: 

  • House v. Players' Dugout, Inc., 440 F. Supp. 3d 673, 679 (W.D. Ky. 2020)

Affiliations

Professional Activities

International Trademark Association (INTA)

Non-Traditional Marks Committee, 2022 – Present

Bulletin Committee, 2020 – 2022

Louisville Bar Association, Chairman, Intellectual Property Section, 2020-2022

News & Insights

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