Susan Goldsmith

Susan Okin Goldsmith is a Partner in the Intellectual Property and Information Technology (IP/IT) Department at McCarter & English, LLP. Her legal practice is primarily focused on intellectual property, encompassing a wide range of areas including software, trademarks, and copyrights. She is involved in global registration and enforcement strategies, trademark clearance and registration, and licensing issues related to both domestic and international markets.12

Professional Background::

• Education: Susan graduated from Rutgers Law School in 1986 and holds a degree in Marketing from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Previous Experience: Before her current role, she was a partner at SorinRand LLP and worked at an international law firm. Additionally, she served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable William H. Walls in the New Jersey Superior Court.1

Professional Affiliations::

• Susan is an active member of the Licensing Executives Society (LES) of the US and Canada, where she has held various leadership roles, including co-chair of the Software Licensing Committee. She also participates in several committees focused on high-tech sectors, trademarks, and consumer electronics.1

Certifications::

• She is a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) and holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) designation.1

Her extensive experience includes handling complex business transactions, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital financing, particularly in relation to intellectual property matters.1