Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

Intellectual Property

Partner

Named as the 2023 Trademark Prosecution Practitioner of the Year for the Americas by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) and recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR) as ”[o]ne of the best trademark lawyers there is,” Danny served as the leader of the firm’s trademark, copyright, and advertising group for a twice extended term. He has been widely recognized as one of the nation’s top trademark litigators and counselors, and has been described in industry rankings as “an unstoppable force, combining outstanding lawyering skills with a genuine concern for his clients businesses.” ”‘Danny is one of the best trademark lawyers and, actively involved in high-profile policy matters, is working for the betterment of the protection landscape not just for his clients, but for all brand owners in the U.S. He tailors strategies to meet specific needs and aligns his advice with clients’ business goals.‘” “Awdeh is an ‘ultra-sophisticated lawyer’ and strategic visionary who is ‘right at the top of the list of first-rate litigators.’”

• District of Columbia Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
  (chair, Trademark Committee, 2009-2012)
• Intellectual Property Owners Association
  (co-chair, U.S. Trademark Office Practice Committee, 2020-2021; co-vice chair, Trademark Law & Practice (International) Committee, 2010-2012)
• World Trademark Review
  (member, Elite Panel, 2021-present)
• American Bar Association
  (Section on Intellectual Property Law)
• American Bar Foundation
  (Fellow)
• American Inns of Court
• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• International Trademark Association
• Wake Forest Intellectual Property Journal
  (Advisory Board)

Emory University School of Law
J.D., 2003

Rhodes College
B.A., Economics, cum laude, 2000

London School of Economics, Executive Management Program
International Business Strategy, 1997