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Nora Harding

@noraharding

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I protect brands and creators through trademark, copyright, licensing, and litigation work.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking intellectual property work involving creators, brands, platforms, advertising, trademark and copyright protection, licensing, online enforcement, and business-facing legal guidance.

I support brands and creators through trademark, copyright, licensing, online enforcement, and commercial litigation work.

At Deere & Co. Intellectual Property Services, I supported trademark prosecution, brand protection, licensing, and online infringement enforcement for a global in-house IP team. I also researched AI-related licensing provisions and trademark infringement on TikTok.

I've drafted legal research, bench memoranda, proposed rulings, and orders for complex civil, criminal, and postconviction matters, and supported trademark, copyright, trade-secret, contract, and commercial litigation at ZarleyConley.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Judicial Law Clerk

Iowa District Court, Second Judicial District

Aug 2025 - Jul 2026 (11 months)

Researched and drafted rulings across complex civil, criminal, and postconviction matters, analyzing extensive factual records and competing legal arguments. Managed numerous confidential matters for multiple judges under competing deadlines.

Legal Research Legal Writing Litigation Strategy Dispositive Motions Discovery Injunctions

Law Clerk

ZarleyConley, PLC

Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year)

Supported trademark, copyright, trade-secret, contract, and commercial litigation matters through research, drafting, discovery, and strategic analysis. Assisted with trademark litigation and online brand-enforcement matters.

Trademark Trade Secrets Litigation Legal Research Legal Writing Discovery

Legal Extern

Deere & Co. Intellectual Property Services

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)

Supported trademark prosecution, brand protection, licensing, and online enforcement matters within a global in-house IP team. Researched trademark and copyright issues and prepared practical guidance for attorneys and business stakeholders.

Trademark Prosecution Brand Protection Licensing Online Enforcement Legal Research AI Licensing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Iowa College of Law

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and societies: Senior Symposium Editor (Vol. 28) and Student Writer (Vol. 27) for The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice; Founder and President of Mental Health Advocates.

Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law, graduating in May 2025. Served as Senior Symposium Editor for the Journal of Gender, Race & Justice and founded the Mental Health Advocates organization.