Scott R. Commerson

Partner

Co-chair, LGBTQ+ Attorneys Affinity Group

T 213.633.6890 Los Angeles
I am passionate about helping clients protect their brands and intellectual property.
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Scott Commerson focuses his litigation practice on intellectual property and brand protection, including trademark, trade dress, copyright, unfair competition, and trade secret litigation. Scott has obtained ex parte seizure orders, temporary restraining orders, and preliminary injunctions on behalf of IP owners. Scott also helps clients develop comprehensive enforcement programs to protect their brands from infringement. In addition to his IP practice, Scott regularly defends class actions brought under California's consumer protection laws.

Scott represents clients in courts and arbitration tribunals across the country, as well as before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Scott is admitted to practice before courts in California and Washington.

Scott has been named to the Daily Journal's Top 100 Intellectual Property Attorneys in California, and he is recognized by the World Trademark Review for enforcement and litigation.

Practice Highlights

Brand protection litigation

Overseeing brand protection and anti-counterfeiting litigation on behalf of a major retailer.

Prevailed in unfair competition and trade secret case

On behalf of art manufacturer, obtained complete defense award following nine-day arbitration hearing in action seeking over $10 million. Also awarded full relief on client's counterclaims and 100% of client's costs and fees.

Obtained summary judgment for footwear company

On behalf of footwear manufacturer, obtained summary judgment on claim that client's use of IPANEMA mark for sandals infringed on plaintiff's federally registered IPANEMA trademark for swimwear.

Trademark and Intellectual Property Litigation

*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine

Trade Secret and Non-Compete Litigation

*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine

Consumer Class Action Defense

*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine

Admitted to Practice

  • California, 2003
  • Washington, 2021
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2004
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 2006
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 2010
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 2019
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2011
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit, 2017
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2021

Education

  • J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2003
    • Dillard Fellow
  • B.A., Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000, with highest distinction
    • Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Recognition

    • Named one of the "Top 100 Intellectual Property Attorneys in California," The Daily Journal, 2024-2025
    • Named as one of "500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers" by Lawdragon, 2025
    • Named to the "World Trademark Review WTR-1000 – The World's Leading Trademark Professionals," recognized in California for enforcement and litigation, 2024-2025
    • Member, The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, 2021
    • Honored as one of the "Most Influential Minority Attorneys," Los Angeles Business Journal, 2019
    • Selected to "Up-and Coming 100: Southern California Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2017-2019
    • Selected to "Southern California Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2015-2019

Background

    • Partner, Kupferstein Manuel & Quinto, LLP, Los Angeles, 2014-2015
    • Of Counsel, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, Los Angeles, 2013-2014
    • Associate, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, Los Angeles, 2003-2012
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