Cynthia C. Lynch

Cynthia C. Lynch is a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University and currently serves as an Administrative Trademark Judge on the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Her career includes serving as the USPTO's Administrator for Trademark Policy and Procedure (2006-2015), Associate Solicitor handling federal intellectual property litigation, and Attorney Advisor at the U.S. International Trade Commission focusing on unfair import investigations.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia

Professor Lynch's expertise centers on intellectual property law with specialized focus on trademark registration procedures, opposition proceedings, and cancellation litigation. She has developed national trademark regulations, handled appellate trademark cases including Supreme Court matters through the Solicitor General's Office, and addressed intellectual property violations in international trade contexts. Her professional work bridges statutory interpretation, policy development, and courtroom advocacy in trademark and patent law.

She has held leadership positions including Chair of the Virginia State Bar Intellectual Property Section and faculty roles for the Virginia State Bar Professionalism Course, demonstrating commitment to legal education and professional standards.