Rui Geissler has practiced at the forefront of U.S. trademark law for more than 15 years, advising clients on all aspects of brand protection and enforcement. Her practice includes trademark clearance, counseling, prosecution, and opposition and cancellation proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
She has expertise in assisting Asian companies with U.S. market entry and brand strategy, providing practical, business-oriented guidance grounded in extensive experience and cross-cultural understanding.
Her international career spans leading law firms in Beijing, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C., where she handled cross-border intellectual property transactions and investment matters involving complex multinational structures. She values developing long-term client relationships based on trust, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of commercial objectives.
Representative Industries
Toys and games; apparel; pharmaceuticals; education; food and beverage; electronics; cosmetics; automotive.
Bar Admission
New York
Education
Georgetown University Law Center (Washington, D.C.), LL.M.; Seikei University (Tokyo), LL.M.
Professional and Academic Activities
Member, International Trademark Association (INTA) — INTA Bulletin Committee (2016–2017, 2020–2021); Internet Committee (2018–2019). Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Law Center (2022–present), teaching U.S. Legal Writing, Research, and Analysis.
Languages
English, Japanese, Chinese.
