Frances Stephenson
A member and co-owner of Keyhani LLC, Frances brings a research- and strategy-driven approach to brand, content, and confidential-information disputes — on both the enforcement and defense side.
Brand, content, and confidential-information disputes.
Frances handles these disputes on both the enforcement and defense side, building the evidence and strategy each case turns on.
Trademark Litigation
Infringement, accused brand use, trade dress, dilution, false advertising, and unfair competition.
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Copyright Litigation
Protected content, copying allegations, ownership, licensing, and digital-use disputes.
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Trade Secret Litigation
Confidential-information disputes, employee departures, NDA issues, and preservation concerns.
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Frances graduated magna cum laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, where she served as a research assistant in intellectual property law and interdisciplinary studies, and was selected as one of six research and writing fellows. As an undergraduate, Frances received a full ride scholarship as a member of the Division I swim team and competed at the Canadian Olympic trials.
Firm role
Frances is a member and co-owner of Keyhani LLC and is admitted in New York.
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law; B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo.
Record-intensive disputes
Frances brings research and strategy strengths to complex, record-heavy disputes — detailed evidence and careful analysis.
Admissions and scope questions.
Short answers for scope, court coverage, and how to begin a case evaluation.
Is Frances Stephenson admitted in New York?
Yes. Frances is admitted in New York. The firm does not present her as admitted in Washington, DC, New Jersey, or any federal court unless that credential is separately confirmed.
What kinds of matters does Frances handle?
Frances handles trademark, copyright, trade secret, NDA, and related IP litigation matters.
Does Frances handle trademark registration or patent prosecution?
No. Frances's work is litigation. Trademark registration, patent prosecution, patent portfolio services, and standalone administrative proceedings are outside the firm's litigation practice.
Contact Keyhani LLC about an IP litigation matter.
For a brand dispute, copyright claim, confidential-information issue, NDA breach, or related commercial conflict, contact the firm with the key documents, deadlines, parties, and forum information.