Valyncia R. Simmons

Associate

Ms. Simmons is an associate in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Her practice focuses on trademark enforcement and litigation, as well as matters relating to unfair competition and copyrighted material.

In addition to litigation, Ms. Simmons maintains trademark portfolios comprised of both foreign and domestic trademark prosecution matters; handles opposition and cancellation proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; acquires domain names through implementation of the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy; and analyzes trademark search reports and provides clearance opinions. Her clients have included Fortune 500 companies.

Prior to entering law school, Ms. Simmons was a journalist, writing more than 20 articles for national publications.

Education

J.D., University of Southern California, 2003
B.A., magna cum laude, Howard University, 1999

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of the District of Columbia
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Superior Court of California
California Courts of Appeals
Supreme Court of California
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Affiliations

District of Columbia Bar
International Trademark Association, Trademark Reporter committee member
State Bar of California