Carmelle F. Alipio

Carmelle Alipio advises companies operating in technology, e-commerce, marketing and advertising, healthcare, and other consumer-facing industries on a broad range of intellectual property (IP), data privacy, consumer protection, and other Internet-related issues.

Carmelle represents her clients in trademark, patent, and copyright infringement litigation in federal courts and in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). She also works closely with her clients to enforce their IP rights, defend against infringement claims, and resolve disputes that threaten market position and brand integrity.

Her practice also focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity issues, including data breach response and notification obligations and compliance with evolving state, federal, and international privacy regimes, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the EU and UK. Additionally, she represents clients in matters involving the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and ADA Web Accessibility claims.

Carmelle regularly counsels organizations developing and deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled products and services to design ethical, compliant AI governance frameworks that address privacy, transparency, and regulatory risks while supporting innovation.

Carmelle is a trusted thought leader who regularly shares insights to help legal and business teams stay ahead of risk. She co-hosts episodes of Trending Now: An IP Podcast, discussing critical topics such as TCPA compliance, litigation trends, and state data privacy developments. She also contributes to firm and client educational programs, including the North Carolina CLE Institute, where she presents updates on privacy and AI laws. Her guidance is invaluable to in-house counsel and business leaders in technology, marketing, and consumer-facing industries.

Carmelle earned her Juris Doctor from Emory University Law School, where she finished in the top ten percent of her class and was inducted into the Order of Barristers. She also served as Director in Chief of the Emory Law School Supreme Court Advocacy Program and Competitions Director of the Mock Trial Society. Carmelle earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University.