Liz Natal Tonigan specializing in commercial litigation, business disputes, and intellectual property. With over eight years of experience across New Mexico and Tennessee, she provides clear, practical counsel to companies and innovative creators. Recognized as a Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® recipient, Liz focuses on protecting her clients’ assets and delivering efficient, real-world legal solutions.
- Copyright Litigation: Member of the litigation team representing independent music publishers in Bluewater Music Services Corp., Robert Gaudio, Four Seasons Partnership, A4V Digital, Thomas Dolby, et al v Spotify USA, Inc. (M.D. Tenn).
- Trademark & Copyright Enforcement: Member of the litigation team in TailGate Beer, LLC v. Boulevard Brewing Co. (M.D. Tenn), a trademark and copyright infringement dispute between commercial craft breweries.
- Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings: Successfully prosecuted and defended opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) to safeguard commercial brand names.
- Complex USPTO Office Action Reversals: Drafted winning responses to United States Patent and Trademark Office Actions, successfully overcoming likelihood of confusion (Section 2(d)) and merely descriptive refusals to secure Principal Register protection for commercial ventures.
Admissions
- Tennessee
- New Mexico
Memberships
- State Bar of New Mexico
- State Bar of Tennessee
Community Involvement
- Secretary, Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico
- Volunteer Attorney, IP Pro Bono Fair, State Bar of New Mexico Intellectual Property Section
Education
- J.D., University of Tennessee School of Law, 2015
- B.A., Public Policy, Vanderbilt University, 201
Languages
- Spanish