Sara J. Crisafulli, Esq.

Expertise
- Cross-border Investigations
- Brand Protection
- Trademark Enforcement
- Anticounterfeiting
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Trademark Portfolio Management
- IP Investigations & Enforcement Strategy
Education & Certificates
- J.D. from Fordham University School of Law
- B.A. from Boston College
- Admitted to the New York State Bar
Sara J. Crisafulli, Esq.
General Counsel/ Investigative Counsel
Ms. Crisafulli brings more than two decades of litigation and intellectual property experience to her role as General Counsel and Investigative Counsel at Polaris. She leads complex IP investigations and collaborates with brand owners and counsel to curate scalable brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies.
Before joining Polaris, Ms. Crisafulli spent more than 20 years in private practice, most recently as a litigation partner and deputy chair of a leading law firm’s Brand Protection Group. Her practice spanned intellectual property, commercial litigation, and real estate disputes, with a particular focus on trademark enforcement, copyright matters, and online infringement. She has managed global trademark portfolios and led litigation and enforcement efforts for prominent fashion, retail, luxury, entertainment, and technology brands.
Ms. Crisafulli has extensive experience developing and implementing bespoke anti-counterfeiting strategies, managing cross-border investigations, and coordinating with law enforcement and industry partners to protect clients’ intellectual property assets. Her background combines enforcement experience with a practical, strategic approach to safeguarding brand integrity worldwide.
As Investigative Counsel at Polaris, Ms. Crisafulli brings a practical, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving, rooted in years of experience navigating complex cross-border disputes and enforcement challenges.
Ms. Crisafulli is a member of the Anticounterfeiting Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and serves on the Advisory Board of Gals Who Gammon. Ms. Crisafulli earned her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and her B.A. from Boston College.
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