Sue Progoff Joins Firm as Partner
International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that Sue Progoff has joined the Trial Group in the Firm’s New York office as a Partner. Ms. Progoff’s practice focuses on the areas of trademark, copyright, false advertising, unfair competition and internet issues, including litigation, oppositions, cancellations and other enforcement and contested matters; developing anti-counterfeiting programs and anti-counterfeiting enforcement; providing strategic advice concerning the creation and building of brands, including trademark clearance, counseling and prosecution; and trademark and copyright licensing and transactional work in the United States and internationally. Ms. Progoff has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, fashion, jewelry and accessories, cosmetics, toys, consumer products, media, entertainment and sports, financial services, e-commerce, automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare, computer hardware and software, Internet services and legal services.
Ms. Progoff joins Dorsey from Ropes & Gray where she was a partner and co-chair of the trademark practice group. She received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. in Zoology from the University of Florida and a J.D. (1979) from the University of Pittsburgh.
“We are very pleased that Sue has joined Dorsey”, said Bob Dwyer, Head of Dorsey’s New York office. “She is an exceptional litigator and is highly respected by clients and peers alike. Sue adds depth and breadth to our well-recognized IP group which has been highly ranked by Chambers for several years.”
"I am excited to be joining the talented intellectual property team at Dorsey”, said Ms. Progoff. “They have great clients and a reputation for exceptional client service.”