Sarah Otte Graber - Cincinnati, OH
Attorney at Wood Herron & Evans LLP
Trademarks Lawyers in Cincinnati, OH
600 Vine Street Suite 2800 Cincinnati, OH 45202
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Cincinnati Trademarks Lawyer
Updated: 05/14/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trademarks
- Brand Enforcement Issues
- Copyrights
- Advertising
- Internet/E-Commerce Issues
Attorney Information
Overview
Sarah Otte Graber is a Partner with Wood, Herron & Evans and is involved in all areas of trademark prosecution and litigation, copyright law and unfair competition. She assists clients in determining proactive and effective measures to develop and protect their intellectual property portfolios.
Sarah has considerable experience in U.S. and foreign trademark matters and has significant experience in trademark clearance, monitoring, and enforcement of trademark rights through litigations, oppositions and other proceedings. Additionally, she has experience with mergers and acquisitions, ensuring that her clients' intellectual property is successfully transferred throughout the world. Prior to joining Wood, Herron and Evans, Sarah was a Trademark Examining Attorney at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office where she reviewed numerous trademark applications for registration eligibility and advised attorneys and pro se applicants on a variety of prosecution matters. Sarah takes pride in successfully obtaining registrations, both U.S. and international, for her clients where others have not been successful.
Sarah has served as a member of the Executive Committee of Wood Herron & Evans, which manages the firm’s operations. Sarah is currently a member of the Executive Committee of Wood Herron & Evans, which manages the firm's operations. When not practicing law, Sarah enjoys gardening, painting and spending time outdoors with her family.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Trademark Law, 2015 – 2026
- Best Lawyers® Trademarks "Lawyer of the Year" in Cincinnati, 2019
- Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2015 - 2025
- Ohio Super Lawyers®, Ohio Rising Stars, 2012 - 2014
Other Sources of Feedback About Sarah Otte Graber
Included on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Dayton School of Law,
Dayton,
Ohio, 1997
Juris Doctor
Honors: Student Bar Association, President
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University of Dayton School of Law,
Dayton,
Ohio, 1997
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Non Legal Education
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Indiana University,
Bloomington,
Indiana, 1994
B.A.
Major: English
Major: Environmental Science
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Indiana University,
Bloomington,
Indiana, 1994
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
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Executive Committee Member
Past Positions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Examining Attorney
Classes and Seminars
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"International Counseling and Enforcement", Guest Speaker, University of Dayton School of Law, 2015 - Present
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"Sustain or Expand Your Competitive Edge: Protect Your IP", The Circuit, 2015
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"Trademark and Copyrights: the Other IP Meat", Cincinnati Inventor’s Council, 2015
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Institute for the Global Practice of Law Summer Program, Presenter, 2011 - 2013, 2015
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"Your Brand: Know it. Use it. Guard it.", Fraternal Law Conference, 2014
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INTA Roundtables
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"Cyber and Social Media: IP Pitfalls", MJ Housing Forum, 2013
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"Cyber and Social Media: Use of Intellectual Property", Fraternal Law Conference, 2012
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"Understanding China IP", DIPLA, 2012
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"Intellectual Property Theft: Fact or Fiction", CSH Understanding China Roundtable, 2011
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"IP Issues in Social Media", CincyIP, 2011
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"An Examiner’s Perspective", CincyIP, 2010
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"Social Media-IP Issues", The Circuit, 2010
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"An Examiner’s Perspective", CincyIP, 2008
- "Trademark Talk", DIPLA, 2000
Pro Bono Activities
- Junior League of Washington D.C., of Cincinnati, 1997 - Present
- Girl Scouts of America, Troop Leader and Assistant Leader
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1997
Other Affiliations
- American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cincinnati Bar Association
- International Trademark Association
- CincyIP
- Ohio Women’s Bar Association
- Ohio Supreme Court Lawyer, Lawyer Mentoring Program, 2011 - 2012
- Metropolitan Club
- Cincinnati Business Courier (BizWomen Cabinet Member)
Contact
600 Vine Street
Suite 2800
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-707-0207
Fax: 513-241-6234
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.whe-law.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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