Allison G. Olmsted

Allison G. Olmsted is currently serving as Senior Counsel for Brand IP at Nestlé, based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. With over 20 years of experience in intellectual property law, she specializes in trademark, copyright, domain name, and marketing/advertising counseling for multinational corporations. Her role involves providing brand protection counseling for Nestlé’s extensive portfolio in the US food and beverage sector, which is vital for maintaining the integrity of one of the largest food and beverage companies globally.1

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Counsel, Brand IP Team at Nestlé (September 2022 - Present)
• Previous Roles:
  • Trademark, Domain Name, and Copyright Counsel at Vanguard (July 2017 - March 2018)
  • Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property at AOL Inc. (July 2010 - November 2016)
  • Senior Associate at Howrey LLP (May 2005 - July 2010)
  • Associate, Intellectual Property at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman (October 2001 - May 2005)

Skills and Expertise

Allison has a proven track record in:

• Delivering effective trademark and IP advice while aligning with business objectives.
• Establishing strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactively resolving issues and improving processes within organizations.

Personal Interests

Outside her professional endeavors, Allison is an avid equestrian who participates in hunter/jumper competitions and is involved with local and regional horse show associations.1