Chad Smith

Chad Smith is an Adjunct Professor with over 17 years of experience in trademark law and intellectual property. He previously served as an Examining Attorney at the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is currently a Member of Ironmark Law Group, PLLC. His expertise includes managing domestic and international trademark portfolios, formulating protection strategies for clients, and resolving domain name disputes.

• Education:
• J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, 1996
• B.A., Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, 1990

Smith specializes in trademark administration, copyright protection, and legal enforcement. His work spans advising startups and institutional clients on global trademark registration, representing parties before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and navigating domain name conflict resolutions.

He is affiliated with the Trademark Administration Lab, focusing on innovative approaches to intellectual property management and compliance.