About Marc
Marc S. Whitfield is a companion at Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP, a prestigious regulation company located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since 1988, he has dedicated his profession to working as an attorney, with a focus on business litigation, highbrow estate, and healthcare law. His extensive talent encompasses a variety of legal regions, which includes contract bargaining sessions, highbrow estate licensing, and litigation related to copyright, trademark, trade secrets, data security, and cybersecurity. Additionally, he's professional in dealing with non-compete disputes, making him a flexible attorney in complicated legal matters.
Admitted to practice in all Louisiana and Texas state courts, Marc is likewise authorized to symbolize clients in all Louisiana federal district courts and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. His skills extend to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the place he is acknowledged for his proficiency in intellectual property law. Marc's commitment to the legal profession is in addition demonstrated by his position as chief bar examiner for the Business Entities and Negotiable Instruments area of the Louisiana State Bar Examination, a position he held whilst serving at the Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. Marc earned his Juris Doctor from the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1987, observed by a Master of Laws in Taxation from Southern Methodist University in 1988.
His academic achievements laid a strong basis for his professional legal career. As an end result, the lawyer can navigate complicated legal issues effectively. As a member of each the Louisiana and Texas State Bar Associations, he stays actively engaged in the legal community, contributing to the development of legal standards and practices in each states. At Taylor Porter, Marc has represented clients in a number of complicated instances, showcasing his litigation skills. Notably, he effectively obtained a positive ruling for a respondent in a copyright violation case involving the Lanham Act and exchange dress infringement, tried within the Eastern District.
Additionally, he led the protection in a trademark infringement case on behalf of a national insurer and its insured within the Western District. His proactive approach has additionally led him to advise more than one local clients in developing robust data safety plans and representing them at some point of data security incident investigations. Recognized in "leading attorneys list in America" for Litigation – Intellectual Property since 2024, Marc is reputable for his contributions to the sector. He has additionally shared his insights thru articles at the firm's legal blog, including topics such as "Trademark Threats and Demand Letters – Anatomy of a Scam" and "Recent Case Finds Tolling Provision in Non-Compete Clause is Unenforceable." Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP, established in 1912, is one of the oldest and maximum respected regulation firms in Louisiana, offering many services throughout more than 30 practice areas. With offices in Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, the firm is dedicated to providing complete legal answers tailored to satisfy the numerous needs of its clients.
