Jane F. Collen

While with Collen IP, Jane built a reputation as an authority, thought leader, and educator in intellectual property topics, particularly as the author of dozens of articles for scholarly and academic publications, and as the founder of a networking organization for women in business. She and her partner Jess Collen played a role in shaping the development of IP law in respect to the Internet. They delivered talks on Internet-related IP issues before many of her colleagues even understood what the Internet was. Currently Jane provides CLE accredited lectures on the Copyright and Trademark issues inherent in the plethora of FanFiction and fan websites.

As a senior practitioner, a recognized leader in the field, and now, of counsel to Rothwell Figg, Jane has assumed the role of a high-level strategic advisor to clients. Given the highly factual and technical nature of intellectual property, and the complexity of the global trademark practice in which Jane specializes, it’s easy, and not uncommon, for attorneys and their clients to lose sight of the forest due to the trees. Jane’s role is asking the bigger tactical questions, and working with clients to ensure we focus on addressing and developing the right IP strategies and protection for them. This includes helping clients consider, and if possible, anticipate, policy issues and changes that will affect their businesses directly. Above all, her interpersonal communications skills ensure that Rothwell Figg provides each client with the best possible representation and counsel for their specific needs.