With extensive experience advising growing and mid-sized businesses, Gordon and his firm provide personalized legal counsel across a range of areas, including trademark prosecution and protection, both domestic and international, copyright, intellectual property licensing, employment, corporate transactions, litigation involving trademark, copyright, and related business disputes, compliance with domestic and international data privacy laws, as well as defense work in the area of consumer class actions including WCAG/ADA compliance, state privacy laws, and product labeling. He represents clients both internationally and throughout the United States in a wide range of industries. Gordon’s firm was lead counsel to the defendant in Pilates Inc. v. Current Concepts, Inc., resulting in the word “Pilates” being placed in the public domain as generic. Subsequent to that decision, the firm has prevailed in proceedings before the United States Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and international trademark offices to cancel or prevent generic registrations of the word “Pilates.” Prior to establishing his own practice, Gordon gained experience as a young attorney in New York’s boutique Intellectual Property practice, primarily representing Fortune 100 companies, which makes him exceptionally effective in advocating for his clients. He is an active committee member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), along with other industry associations. Gordon E. R. Troy is recognized annually as one of Vermont’s "Top Business Lawyers" in Trademark and Copyright Law and Litigation. Gordon’s commitment to client-focused advice and counsel has earned him the trust of businesses and attorneys domestically and internationally.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.I truly enjoy working with my trademark attorney, Gordon Troy. He is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful at explaining legal situations in a clear, understandable way. He is always transparent about his fees, which I greatly appreciate, and he is quick to respond whenever questions arise. Beyond his professionalism, he is genuinely a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Gordon to anyone looking for a reliable and approachable trademark attorney.
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I've been using Gordon Troy and his firm for my trademark work for more than 20 years. They do a great job making sure we meet filing deadlines, and submit the necessary supporting documents to protect our IP. THey're friendly and professional, easy to work with.
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Firm InformationPositionManaging PartnerFirm NameGordon E. R. Troy, PC
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1986, Illinois
1987, New York
1988, District of Columbia
1994, Vermont
1989, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
1989, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
1996, United States District Court for the District of Vermont
2017, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
2013, United States District Court for the District of Colorado
2018, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
2021, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
2021, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
2023, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
1987, New Jersey
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Class of 1986
J.D.
Other EducationRollins College
Class of 1979
B.A.
Economics and Accounting
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1957
Manhasset, New York
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Gordon E. R. Troy was admitted in 1986 to the State of Illinois.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Gordon E. R. Troy is admitted to practice in District of Columbia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Vermont.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Gordon E. R. Troy attended University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.