Sam Kilb advises clients in the fashion, technology, sports, entertainment, media, and consumer product sectors, focusing on the acquisition, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property rights. Drawing on his experience as a former in-house attorney at a leading athletic apparel company, Sam adopts a comprehensive, business-focused approach to advising clients.

Sam regularly counsels clients on building, maintaining, and enforcing global trademark and copyright portfolios, conducting trademark clearance searches, and drafting opinions on use, availability, and risk. He is skilled in developing strategies to overcome office actions and preparing related arguments, as well as handling maintenance filings and issuing takedowns and cease-and-desist letters. His experience also includes developing litigation strategies and managing proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), including pleadings, discovery, and motion practice. Sam is also proficient in negotiating and advising on settlement and coexistence agreements. 

In addition to his work in traditional intellectual property areas, he provides strategic legal advice on emerging technologies, such as web3 and AI tools, helping clients develop compliance policies and training materials. He is experienced in negotiating, structuring, drafting, and reviewing a variety of commercial contracts, including license agreements, talent agreements, and collaboration agreements for clients across diverse sectors.