Jessie Pellant
Jessie is a Colorado native and the founder, managing partner, and visionary behind StudioIP, an intellectual property law firm & creative agency. Jessie is an accomplished trial litigator with wins at the Colorado District Court level & 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Most importantly, Authenticity , transparency and tenacity have made her successful in the courtroom, boardroom and in negotiations. Her practice focuses on advising clients in high level business strategy identifying and securing the most valuable asset of the business, the intellectual property. She assists with acquiring, and protecting, or enforcing trademarks, copyrights, and patents working alongside our creative team at StudioIP.
Jessie negotiates and drafts technology transactions, agreements affecting intellectual property ownership including development agreements, licenses, terms of service and privacy policies in several industries including media, software, consumer products, automotive, construction and entertainment. She initiates takedown for DMCA violations and product infringement to counteract bad actors and counterfeit products and litigates for the protection of her clients.
In recognition of Jessie’s ability to serve her clients as a trusted advisor, she has been listed as a Colorado Super Lawyer for the past 11 years. She is listed as a 5280 Top Lawyer in 2021, 2022. and 2024 and was awarded Denver’s 40 Under 40 in 2022.
Jessie believes in mentorship and changing our legal industry for the better. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Denver, donates time to Metro Lawyer Volunteers, serves on the Colorado Women’s Bar Association board of directors, is involved with Lawyers Teaching for for Change, Junior Achievement, Girl Scouts of Colorado and Destination Imagination and has been VP for Fundraising and strategic partnerships on the board of the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations, promoting and doing her part to elevate women in the legal profession on the national level.
When not working for clients, the community or on the business, Jessie enjoys time with her husband and 3 daughters in the great outdoors with their Bernese Mountain Dog, Bazooka.
Admissions: Colorado, 10th Circuit
jpellant@studioiplaw.com Admissions: Colorado, 10th Circuit
jpellant@studioiplaw.com
Tim Sullivan
Tim is a trial lawyer and trusted advisor with more than a decade of experience representing innovative companies in hotly contested intellectual property and other complex commercial disputes. Prior to joining StudioIP, Tim was a partner at international law firm Faegre Drinker Biddle, where he represented leading technology companies in venues throughout the country.
At StudioIP, Tim brings a client-centered, listen-first approach to advocacy and advising. Through this approach, he designs and executes powerful, customized legal solutions for clients in intellectual property disputes, the development of dispute-avoidance strategies and best practices, securing and enforcing intellectual property rights, technology transactions, and commercial agreements.
Tim represents innovative companies of all kinds, from start-ups to venture capital firms to Fortune 50 public companies, across a wide variety of industries, including e-commerce, software, medical device, automotive, and consumer products.
Admissions: Minnesota, Federal Circuit, Southern District of Texas
tsullivan@studioiplaw.com
Larissa Goodman
Larissa’s passion for Intellectual Property law began in collegiate athletics and developed throughout her time at the University of Nebraska. Prior to returning home to Colorado and joining StudioIP, Larissa was the Nebraska Licensing and Branding Assistant, working with licensees, attorneys, and fans alike to protect, promote, and enhance the Nebraska Cornhuskers brand. Larissa also proved her skill as a transactional attorney in the Weibling Entrepreneurship Clinic counseling startup and nonprofit business clients on a variety of legal issues. As a result, she received the Koley Jessen Entrepreneurship Award for her diligence and distinction in advising her clients. Larissa’s current practice focuses on Intellectual Property protection and enforcement, licensing, and crafting business agreements for her clients.
Larissa is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, and the Denver Bar Association.
Outside of the office, Larissa enjoys spending quality time and cooking with her husband, being in the outdoors with their Australian Shepherd, Kipling, and cuddling her newest addition to the family, baby boy Miles.
Admission: Colorado
lgoodman@studioiplaw.com
Chris Stanton
Not your typical patent prosecutor. Chris works with new business ventures in the areas of trademark and patent prosecution, licensing, and clearance work. He manages global patent and trademark portfolios for several high-growth clients. His focus is on the overall IP strategy for a company and providing a comprehensive approach to satisfying their business desires. Chris came from a big law background, after a previous career in engineering prior to attending law school.
Chris is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the IP Inn of Court.
Outside the office Chris can be found skiing with his two sons, listening to podcasts with his wife, riding his motorcycle or playing guitar.
Admission: Colorado
Cstanton@studioiplaw.com
Emily Klode
Emily began with StudioIP as a summer associate and returned to the firm after spending time working at a large AmLaw 100 firm. Emily attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for her undergraduate degree where she was a football and basketball cheerleader and graduated with honors. After college, Emily moved to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado Law School where she was a member of the Intellectual Property Inn of Court and interned for Chief Justice Boatright at the Colorado Supreme Court.
Emily has been in the privacy law field since 2018 and has since helped bring both large and small public, private, and non-profit companies into compliance with global and state privacy laws. Her expertise includes the EU and UK's General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its regulations, the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), among other privacy laws. Emily's current practice focuses on privacy compliance and business agreements.
Publications: CYBERSECURITY LAW REPORT June 21, 2023“The Practical and Legal Complexities of Online Age Verification”
Outside of the office, Emily spends her time creating art, writing, and skiing.
Admissions: Colorado
eklode@studioiplaw.com
Vince Merenda
Vince has been working with StudioIP for several years and began as an extern with our team. Vince focuses on litigation and opposition responses in trademark prosecution and has a keen eye for research & argument. Vince has a deep understanding of artificial intelligence and is assisting Emily with the policies surrounding this technology.
Admission: Colorado
vmerenda@studioiplaw.com
Tatum Barton Lowry
Tatum is a Colorado native and worked with StudioIP as an intern through law school. Tatum focuses on trademark prosecution, copyright prosecution, privacy and data policies and counterfeit take downs. Tatum is also involved on the enforcement side, as her inner competitive spirit comes out as a former college athlete.
Admission: Florida
tbarton@studioiplaw.com
Idehel Liverpool
Legal Intern here at StudioIP gaining industry hands on experience.
J.D. Candidate of 2026 ,Western New England University School of Law, and Vice President of the Women’s Law Association
iliverpool@studioiplaw.com
Mark Emde
Mark has practical experience in many areas of law including patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, intellectual property protection and enforcement, inter partes reviews, patent litigation, and trademark litigation.
As a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Oklahoma, he holds degrees in both mechanical and civil engineering. Before pursuing a career as an attorney, Mark worked as a forensic analyst, investigating fires, floods, explosions, and other damages caused by natural disasters or mechanical failures. He also spent time in oil and gas, business development, and advertising.
Today, Mark continues to pursue his passion of helping others through assisting in their intellectual property and business needs. His goal is to provide legal solutions to his clients on all levels and to help protect their ideas, companies, and interests.
Outside of work, Mark spends his time playing fiddle or mandolin in folk/bluegrass settings and also enjoys all seasonal activities that Colorado has to offer, including skiing, camping, running, and hiking.
Admissions: Washington State Courts, Oklahoma State Courts, Western District of Washington Federal Court, Colorado District Federal Court, United States Patent and Trademark Office.
