Carlo F. Van den Bosch is an intellectual property attorney who handles high-stakes disputes across trial and appellate courts. He successfully argued a trademark case before the U.S. Supreme Court and secured a unanimous decision resolving a circuit split. He is a former practice leader of the firm's Intellectual Property group and now serves as co-leader of the Trademark practice team.
Carlo has been profiled as one of California's leading IP litigators and is recognized among the world's top trademark professionals. His practice bridges the contentious and non-contentious divide.
Clients in media and entertainment, software and technology, apparel and retail, health care and life sciences, financial services and consumer products rely on Carlo to handle trademark, copyright and trade secret disputes involving brand protection, infringement and unfair competition. His experience spans federal and appellate courts across the country.
Carlo regularly advises on the protection and enforcement of global trademark portfolios. He develops long-term strategies for optimizing trademark rights across jurisdictions and maximizing the value of brand assets. He also contributes intellectual property advice in mergers and acquisitions and other complex strategic transactions.
Carlo was born in Belgium and remains an avid supporter of its national soccer team. He lives in Orange County, California with his wife, who also litigates. They never argue.