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Scott J. Slavick

Practice Summary

Mr. Slavick’s practice focuses primarily on trademark prosecution and trademark litigation. In connection with this, he maintains all aspects of his large corporate clients’ trademark portfolios. His relevant experience includes litigation in numerous federal courts and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In addition, he analyzes trademark searches, drafts trademark clearance opinions and provides a great deal of client counseling.

In the last several years, Mr. Slavick has expanded his practice to include a growing expertise in trade secret law with a focus on its use in the employment arena in connection with non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements and restrictive covenants. He has written several articles on the subject, conducted numerous trade secret audits and prepared several best practices manuals for his varied clients. Because of its many applications, Mr. Slavick continues to grow this area of his practice.

Mr. Slavick also possesses a great deal of experience in handling international trademark matters. His practice includes international trademark litigation, licensing and prosecution, including determination of international filing strategies, negotiating worldwide co-existence agreements and effective enforcement strategies to defend trademarks and prevent infringements. In connection with this area of his practice, Mr. Slavick often works with foreign associates around the world. Depending on the issue at hand, Mr. Slavick has the personal experience to decide who is best to work with anywhere in the world.

He has represented clients in the fields of air transportation, Internet search engines, financial services, toys, consumer products, restaurant and retail services, telecommunications, banking and health and fitness clubs. Mr. Slavick has also handled domain name dispute proceedings, counterfeit seizures, conducted many intellectual property audits, handled worldwide trademark licensing projects, filed numerous copyright applications and prepared several corporate intellectual property compliance manuals.

During his career at Brinks, Mr. Slavick has consistently sought out leadership positions. In doing so, he chaired the firm’s U.S. Trademark Prosecution Committee, Co-Chaired the firm’s U.S. Prosecution Division and currently serves as the youngest member of the firm’s Conflicts and New Business Intake Committee. In addition, he has served on the firm’s hiring, recruiting and docketing committees. He has also enjoyed his numerous opportunities to serve as a mentor to several of the firm’s associates.

Honors/Distinctions
  • Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2009
  • Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2009
Representative Matters
Federal Court Cases
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  • Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. v. Kim2Bfit, LLC and Kim J. Garcia, Civil Action No. 8:10-cv-01108-SDM-TBM (M. D. Fla. 2010). Representing plaintiff in dispute over use of and application to register KIM2BFIT for fitness services. Case pending.
  • Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP v. Kimberly-Clark Corp., Case No. 09 CV 0371 (Dist. N.D. Ga. 2009). Representing defendant in dispute over embossing of toilet paper. Case pending. 
  • T7 Group, LLC v. Robert Sutton, Case No. 07 CV 1956 (N.D. Ill. 2007). Represented footwear manufacturer in dispute over use of BALL'N trademark. Conducted court-aided mediation in an effort to resolve matter. Case successfully resolved with finding of infringement and award of monetary damages, injunctive relief, abandonment of defendant's trademark application and transfer of infringing domain name to plaintiff.
  • Native Am. Arts, Inc. v. Jewel Food Stores, Inc. a/k/a Jewel-Osco; E. Davis Int'l., Inc., Case No. 04 C 0277 (N.D. Ill 2005). Represented defendants in dispute involving the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 and the Indian Arts and Crafts Enforcement Act of 2000 involving the sale of alleged Native American products. Case resolved.
  • Fix-A-Dent, Inc. v. Qwikway Dent Tech., Inc., Progressive Casual Ins. Co., Case No. 04 CV 7490 (N.D. Ill. 2004). Represented defendant in trademark infringement dispute over use of plaintiff's FIX-A-DENT trademark. Case resolved.
  • Safe-T Products, Inc., Classroom Products, Inc., and Extra Measures, Inc. v. Learning Resources, Inc. and A. Daigger & Co., Inc., Case No. 01 C 9498 (N.D. Ill. 2004). Represented defendant in trade dress dispute over use of various educational toy designs. Case resolved.
  • The Edlong Corp. v. Cumberland Packing Corp., and Ronald F. Schifsky, Case No. 02 CH 13349 (Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois County Department - Chancery Division 2003). Represented plaintiff in enforcing a restrictive covenant and possible theft of trade secrets when former employee left to join competitor. Case resolved.
  • PlasmaNet, Inc. v. Overture Serv., Inc., Case No. 02 CV 3075 (S.D. N.Y. 2002). Represented Internet search engine in trademark infringement dispute over advertiser bids on Internet search terms. Case resolved.
  • Mark Nutritionals, Inc. v. AltaVista Co., Case No. SA-02-CA-0087 EP (W.D. Tex. 2002). Represented Internet search engine in trademark infringement dispute over advertiser bids on Internet search terms. Case resolved.
  • 1-800 Contacts, Inc. v. JSJ Enter., Inc. d/b/a Contact Lens Connection, Case No. 02 CV 0705 (D. Utah 2002). Represented plaintiff contact lense retailer in unfair competition and trademark dilution dispute over use of client's house mark as a meta tag in defendant's web site. Case resolved.
  • Ameritech Corp. v. Quaterra Commc'n Corp., 60 U.S.P.Q.2d 1603 (E.D. Wis. 2001). Represented plaintiff in trademark infringement dispute over defendant's use of infringing domain name. Summary judgment for plaintiff granted and plaintiff awarded attorneys' fees.
  • Northern Trust Corp. v. Cascade Tech., Inc., Case No. 01 CV 4181 (N.D. Ill. 2001). Represented plaintiff in trademark infringement dispute over use of plaintiff's mark. Case resolved.
  • Thomas & Betts Corp. v. Panduit Corp., 55 U.S.P.Q.2d 1698 (N.D. Ill. 2000). Represented defendant in trade dress infringement dispute over the trade dress of cable tie products. Case resolved.
  • 800-JR Cigar, Inc. v. GoTo.com, Inc., et al., Case No. 00 CV 03179 (D. N.J.). Represented Internet search engine in trademark infringement dispute over advertiser bids on Internet search terms. Case resolved.
  • United Air Lines, Inc. v. Imex Model Co., Inc. d/b/a Phoenix Model Co. (N.D. Ill. 2000). Represented commercial airline company in trademark infringement dispute over use of plaintiff's house mark on unauthorized model planes. Case resolved.
  • Fellowes Mfg. Co. v. Bankers Box Storage, et al., Case No. 00 CV 8093 (N.D. Ill. 2000). Represented office supply company in trademark infringement dispute over use of plaintiff's trademark. Case resolved.
  • Signature Financial/Marketing, Inc. v Jason Wiseman, Case No. 99 CV 2449 (N.D. Ill. 1999). Represented plaintiff in trade secret misappropriation dispute against former employee. Case resolved.
  • Ty Inc. v. Treasure Yesterday, Case No. 99 CV 25 (D. Mo. 1999). Represented plaintiff in trademark infringement dispute over use of plaintiff's trademark. Obtained Temporary Restraining Order and subsequent Consent Judgment.
  • Swanson Tool Co., Inc. v. Midwest Tool Dist., Case No. 98 CV 8239 (U.S. N.D. Ill. 1998). Represented plaintiff in counterfeiting dispute over sale of counterfeit construction products. Resolved with seizure and destruction of counterfeit products.

 

  • Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. v. Kim2Bfit, LLC and Kim J. Garcia, Civil Action No. 8:10-cv-01108-SDM-TBM (M. D. Fla. 2010). Representing plaintiff in dispute over use of and application to register KIM2BFIT for fitness services. Case pending.
  • Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP v. Kimberly-Clark Corp., Case No. 09 CV 0371 (Dist. N.D. Ga. 2009). Representing defendant in dispute over embossing of toilet paper. Case pending. 
  • T7 Group, LLC v. Robert Sutton, Case No. 07 CV 1956 (N.D. Ill. 2007). Represented footwear manufacturer in dispute over use of BALL'N trademark. Conducted court-aided mediation in an effort to resolve matter. Case successfully resolved with finding of infringement and award of monetary damages, injunctive relief, abandonment of defendant's trademark application and transfer of infringing domain name to plaintiff.
  • Native Am. Arts, Inc. v. Jewel Food Stores, Inc. a/k/a Jewel-Osco; E. Davis Int'l., Inc., Case No. 04 C 0277 (N.D. Ill 2005). Represented defendants in dispute involving the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 and the Indian Arts and Crafts Enforcement Act of 2000 involving the sale of alleged Native American products. Case resolved.
  • Fix-A-Dent, Inc. v. Qwikway Dent Tech., Inc., Progressive Casual Ins. Co., Case No. 04 CV 7490 (N.D. Ill. 2004). Represented defendant in trademark infringement dispute over use of plaintiff's FIX-A-DENT trademark. Case resolved.
  • Safe-T Products, Inc., Classroom Products, Inc., and Extra Measures, Inc. v. Learning Resources, Inc. and A. Daigger & Co., Inc., Case No. 01 C 9498 (N.D. Ill. 2004). Represented defendant in trade dress dispute over use of various educational toy designs. Case resolved.
  • The Edlong Corp. v. Cumberland Packing Corp., and Ronald F. Schifsky, Case No. 02 CH 13349 (Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois County Department - Chancery Division 2003). Represented plaintiff in enforcing a restrictive covenant and possible theft of trade secrets when former employee left to join competitor. Case resolved.
  • PlasmaNet, Inc. v. Overture Serv., Inc., Case No. 02 CV 3075 (S.D. N.Y. 2002). Represented Internet search engine in trademark infringement dispute over advertiser bids on Internet search terms. Case resolved.
  • Mark Nutritionals, Inc. v. AltaVista Co., Case No. SA-02-CA-0087 EP (W.D. Tex. 2002). Represented Internet search engine in trademark infringement dispute over advertiser bids on Internet search terms. Case resolved.
  • 1-800 Contacts, Inc. v. JSJ Enter., Inc. d/b/a Contact Lens Connection, Case No. 02 CV 0705 (D. Utah 2002). Represented plaintiff contact lense retailer in unfair competition and trademark dilution dispute over use of client's house mark as a meta tag in defendant's web site. Case resolved.
  • Ameritech Corp. v. Quaterra Commc'n Corp., 60 U.S.P.Q.2d 1603 (E.D. Wis. 2001). Represented plaintiff in trademark infringement dispute over defendant's use of infringing domain name. Summary judgment for plaintiff granted and plaintiff awarded attorneys' fees.
  • Northern Trust Corp. v. Cascade Tech., Inc., Case No. 01 CV 4181 (N.D. Ill. 2001). Represented plaintiff in trademark infringement dispute over use of plaintiff's mark. Case resolved.
  • Thomas & Betts Corp. v. Panduit Corp., 55 U.S.P.Q.2d 1698 (N.D. Ill. 2000). Represented defendant in trade dress infringement dispute over the trade dress of cable tie products. Case resolved.
  • 800-JR Cigar, Inc. v. GoTo.com, Inc., et al., Case No. 00 CV 03179 (D. N.J.). Represented Internet search engine in trademark infringement dispute over advertiser bids on Internet search terms. Case resolved.
  • United Air Lines, Inc. v. Imex Model Co., Inc. d/b/a Phoenix Model Co. (N.D. Ill. 2000). Represented commercial airline company in trademark infringement dispute over use of plaintiff's house mark on unauthorized model planes. Case resolved.
  • Fellowes Mfg. Co. v. Bankers Box Storage, et al., Case No. 00 CV 8093 (N.D. Ill. 2000). Represented office supply company in trademark infringement dispute over use of plaintiff's trademark. Case resolved.
  • Signature Financial/Marketing, Inc. v Jason Wiseman, Case No. 99 CV 2449 (N.D. Ill. 1999). Represented plaintiff in trade secret misappropriation dispute against former employee. Case resolved.
  • Ty Inc. v. Treasure Yesterday, Case No. 99 CV 25 (D. Mo. 1999). Represented plaintiff in trademark infringement dispute over use of plaintiff's trademark. Obtained Temporary Restraining Order and subsequent Consent Judgment.
  • Swanson Tool Co., Inc. v. Midwest Tool Dist., Case No. 98 CV 8239 (U.S. N.D. Ill. 1998). Represented plaintiff in counterfeiting dispute over sale of counterfeit construction products. Resolved with seizure and destruction of counterfeit products.

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Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Case Oppositions
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  • Showa Glove Co. v. JODA Enters., Inc., Opp. No. 91193939. Representing applicant in dispute over application to register BLACK KNIGHT for tools. Case pending.
  • Super Bakery Inc. v. Livelong-Gastro Gmbh, Opp. No. 91192851. Representing applicatn in dispute over application to register SUPERGOOD for food products. Case successfully resolved.
  • T7 Group LLC v. Sutton, Opp. No. 91173272. Represented opposer in dispute over application to register BALL'N for athletic apparel. Case successfully resolved when applicant was denied registration.
  • Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. v. Garcia, Opp. No. 91192301. Representing opposer in dispute over application to register KIM2BFIT for fitness services. Case currently pending.
  • Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. v. Kovacs, Opp. No. 91190286. Representing opposer in dispute over application to register BFIT and Design for fitness services. Case successfully resolved when applicant was denied registration.
  • Alacer Corp. v. Livelong-Gastro Gmbh, Opp. No. 91188620. Representing applicant in dispute over application to register JUST FEELIN' GOOD for food products. Case pending.
  • The Coca-Cola Co. v. Bruno Van Gaver, Opp. No. 91186774. Representing applicant in dispute over application to register MELLOW YELLOW for fashion items. Case resolved.
  • Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. v. Scott W. Jacobs, Opp. No. 91182499. Representing opposer in dispute over application to register HUGGYBALL for clothing. Case successfully resolved when applicant was denied registration.
  • Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. v. BeFit Enters., Inc. Opp. No. 91184000. Representing opposer in dispute over application to register BEFIT for fitness products. Case successfully resolved when applicant was denied registration.
  • American Airlines, Inc. v. Am. Apparel, Inc., Opp. Nos. 91184480 and 91184941. Representing opposer in dispute over application to register AA and Design for sale of clothing. Case pending.
  • HBI Branded Apparel Enters., LLC v. Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Opp. No. 91183527. Representing applicant in dispute over application to register BALLY TOTAL FITNESS for clothing. Case pending.
  • JODA Enters., Inc. v. Harbin Measuring & Cutting Tool Group Co. Ltd., Opp. No. 91183018. Representing registrant in dispute over application to register LINKS for tools. Case successfully resolved when applicant revised its identification of goods.
  • J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc. v. Intermatic Inc., Opp. No. 91160366. Represented applicant in dispute over application to register YARDSCAPES for outdoor products. Case successfully resolved when applicant received registration.
  • Schrader Bridgeport Int'l, Inc. v. Greenball Corp., Opp No. 91153015. Represented opposer in dispute over application to register SCHREDDER for tires. Case successfully resolved when applicant was denied registration.
  • Montgomery Ward & Co., Inc. v. Kingkraft, Inc., Opp. No. 9113818. Represented opposer in dispute over application to register SHIP N SHORE for hand bag. Case successfully resolved when applicant was denied registration.
  • Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. v. Vectra Fitness, Inc., Opp. No. 91122839. Represented opposer in dispute over application to register PINNACLE for health club services. Case successfully resolved when applicant was denied registration.
  • QSC II, Inc. v. AIG Wine & Spirits Import Co., Inc., Opp. No. 91120109. Represented opposer in dispute over application to register LONG JOHN SILVER for alcohol. Case successfully resolved when applicant was denied registration.
  • General Mills, Inc. v. Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp., Opp. No. 91107638. Represented applicant in dispute over application to register BALLY TOTAL FITNESS NUTRITIONALS for energy bars. Case successfully resolved when applicant received registration.
  • Hardee's Food Sys., Inc. v. Joanne Stathoulia d/b/a Frisco's Car Hop Drive-In, Opp No. 91096552. Represented opposer in dispute over application to register FRISCO's for restaurant services. Case successfully resolved when applicant was denied registration.
Cancellation Actions
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  • Data Connection Ltd. v. Metafile Info. Sys., Inc., Cancellation No. 92049983. Representing respondent in cancellation action to cancel METAFILE for computer software. Case currently pending.
  • Paulie's Pizza, Inc. v. Deb Paul Corp., Cancellation No. 92048784. Representing movant in cancellation action to cancel PAULIE'S HOT DOG marks for restaurant services. Case successfully resolved when registrant's registrations were cancelled.
  • Paulie's Pizza, Inc. v. Sala Gruppi, Inc., Cancellation No. 92048760. Representing movant in cancellation action to cancel PAULY'S marks for restaurant services. Case successfully resolved when registrant's registrations were cancelled.
  • Northern Trust Corp. v. Apertus Tech., Inc., Opp. No. 92040820. Represented movant in cancellation action to cancel PASSPORT for financial services. Case successfully resolved when registrant's registration was cancelled.
  • AnsMar Publishers, Inc. v. The Excel Program, Inc., Cancellation No. 92040299. Represented movant in cancellation action to cancel THE EXCEL PROGRAM for educational services. Case successfully resolved when registrant's registration was cancelled.
  • DST Sys., Inc. v. Innovus Multimedia, Inc., Cancellation No. 92031905. Represented movant in cancellation action to cancel INNOVUS for consulting services. Case successfully resolved when registrant's registration was cancelled.
Concurrent Use Proceedings
  • CP Acquisition Corp., LLC v. Madison Restaurant Acquisition Corp., Concurrent Use No. 94002130. Represented applicant in successfully securing a concurrent use registration for COCO PAZZO.
International Disputes
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  • Ternium Int’l, Inc. v. Quixote Trans. Safety, Inc., Opposition No. B1576134. Representing applicant in European Union in dispute over application to register TERMINUS. Case pending.
  • American Airlines, Inc. v. Affinion Publ'g, LLC. Representing opposer in multijurisdictional dispute, including oppositions in CTM, Switzerland, Norway and Australia, over applications to register TRAVELER'S ADVANTAGE, BUYERS ADVANTAGE, and SHOPPERS ADVANTAGE for customer loyalty programs. Cases pending.
  • Turbochef Technologies, Inc. v. Klimatek Elektrikli ve Mekanik Chiazlar. Represented opposer in Turkish dispute over application to register TURBOCHEF for ovens. Case successfully resolved when application was assigned to opposer and matured into registration in opposer's name.
  • American Airlines, Inc. v. America Air Táxi Aéreo LTDA. Representing opposer in Brazil in civil action to annul trademark registration for the mark AMERICA AIR with a request for a preliminary injunction to suspend the effects of the registration and stop use of the mark. Case pending.
  • Brooks Automation, Inc. v. Fellowes, Inc. Representing applicant in European Union invalidation action over application to register FUSION. Case pending.
  • DST Sys., Inc. v. DST Asia Pte. Ltd., Opposition No. T06/26701A. Representing opposer in Singapore dispute over application to register DST and two bar logo. Case pending.
  • American Airlines, Inc. v. Am. Apparel Deutschland GmbH., Opp. No. 003935335. Representing opposer in the European Union in dispute over application to register AMERICAN APPAREL AA. Case pending.
  • American Airlines, Inc. v. S.A. Spa Monopole. Defending applicant in France and Germany in dispute over application to register SPAA. Case pending.
  • BASF Agro v. Intermatic Inc., Opp. No. B761330. Representing applicant in the European Union in dispute over application to register MALIBU. Case pending.
  • Alberto Culver Co. v. Technical Concepts, Opp. No. 199,179. Representing applicant in India in dispute over application to register TC. Case pending.
  • DTS, Inc. v. DST Int'l Ltd. Representing applicant in European Union dispute over application to register DST for billing software. Case successfully resolved when applicant obtained registration.
  • American Airlines, Inc. v. Westpac Banking Corp. Representing opposer in Australian dispute over application to register MERCHANT ADVANTAGE. Case successfully resolved when opposer revised recitation of services.
  • Arctic Cooling Switzerland AG v. Fellowes, Inc., Opposition No. B1070798. Representing applicant in European Union dispute over application to register FUSION. Case successfully resolved when applicant obtained registration.
  • Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. v. Martin Foerster. Represented opposer in Germany in dispute over application to register BFIT. Case successfully resolved when applicant was denied registration.
  • Malibu Health Prod. Ltd. v. Intermatic Inc., Opp. No. B877037. Represented applicant in European Union in dispute over application to register MALIBU. Case resolved.
Publications
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Presentations
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  • “Just the FAQs: The Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Trademark Questions,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Chicago Chapter, Chicago, Illinois, July 1, 2010
  • "Trademark Application Basics: What Every Attorney Needs to Know about Trademark Applications," Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Internal Education Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, October 2009
  • "Conflicts of Interest: Common Situations that all New Attorneys Should Know," Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Internal Education Seminar, Chicago, October 2009
  • "Professional Responsibility: Words to the Wise," Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Internal Education Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, September 2009
  • "Trademark Prosecution Guide: What Does Your Client Want?" Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Internal Education Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, September 2009
  • "Social Networking And Trademark Issues," Podcast presented on MITechNews.com, July 20, 2009
  • "Non-Compete Contracts And Trade Secrets," Podcast presented on MITechNews.com, July 20, 2009
  • "Job Change Challenge And Protecting Trade Secrets," Podcast presented on MITechNews.com, July 20, 2009
  • "How to Draft and Implement Noncompete Agreements for Maximum Enforceability," Association of Corporate Counsel, Chicago Chapter, Chicago, Illinois, June 11, 2009
  • "Trade Secrets: What is Protected?," American Conference Institute's Expert Forum, Chicago, Illinois, May 27-28, 2009
  • "Is Issuing IP Bonds a Good Move for Your Company?," Podcast presented on MITechNews.com, March 2, 2009
  • "What Can a Company Do to Strengthen a Historic Brand?," Podcast presented on MITechNews.com, March 2, 2009
  • "How to Use IP to Make Your Company an Attractive Acquisition Target," Podcast presented on MITechNews.com, March 2, 2009
  • "What Steps Can Businesses Take to Stop Counterfeiting?," Podcast presented on MITechNews.com, March 2, 2009
  • "Common Ethical Issues Confronting IP Firms," Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Internal Education Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, April 2008
  • "Filing Trademark Applications: A Practitioner's Guide to Getting What the Client Wants," Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Internal Education Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, April 2008
  • "Client Conflicts: Firm Procedures & Common Situations," Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Internal Education Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, February 2008
  • "Tackling Counterfeit and Gray Market Goods," Association of Corporate Counsel Annual National Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October 2007
  • “Trademarks and Keyword Advertising: The Ground-Breaking Past, the Conflicting Present and the Potentially Wide-Open Future,” Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, August 2007
  • “Trademark Application Basics,” Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, March 2007
  • “Challenges Due to Increased Globalization,” Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, January 2007
  • “Effective Strategies for Interacting with Foreign Associates,” Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, September 2006
  • “What’s the Big Deal with Trademarks and Copyrights: What is Intellectual Property and Why You Should Care,” Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.’s Internal Education Series, Chicago, Illinois, April 2006
  • “Innovative Ideas are Entitled to Trade Secret Protection,” Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, June 2005
  • “INTA Roundtable Program – Madrid Protocol and the CTM: A Comparison of CTM and Madrid Protocol Trademark Applications,” Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, January 2004
  • "Madrid Protocol: Changes for Firms," Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, October 2003
  • “Madrid Protocol: New Strategies for Filing,” Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, September 2003
  • “He Said, She Said – A Dialogue Regarding Intellectual Property Issues,” Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.’s National Licensees’ Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina, December 2002
  • “Important Amendments to the Lanham Act,” Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Client Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, June 2002
  • “Legal Technology and Cyberlaw,” Illinois State Bar Association's Standing Committee on Minority and Women Participation's Cyberlaw Seminar, May 2001
Memberships & Affiliations
  • International Trademark Association
  • Marques - The Association of European Trade Mark Owners
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
Legal Experience
  • Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Chicago, Illinois
    Shareholder, 2006-Present
    Associate, 1998-2005