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Michael D. Adams

咨询及申请, 商标诉讼, 诉讼及争议解决

“Adams is a tried and tested hand, and one of the industry’s most respected leaders…”
World Trademark Review 1000 2023

概览

Michael D. Adams, a partner in Mayer Brown's Chicago office and a member of the Global Brand Management & Internet practice, has over 15 years of experience practicing intellectual property law. He represents clients in a wide range of IP matters, including trademark litigation and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings; national and international advertising campaigns; international brand management including trademark clearance, filing, prosecution, maintenance, and portfolio management; domestic and international licensing, franchise agreements, and related recordation requirements; mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances involving intellectual property assets; securitization of intellectual property assets; and Internet-related intellectual property matters including federal Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) and the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) actions. In addition, clients have recognized Michael for his client service. "Michael excels at effective client relations and is the best of all our outside counsel." – ILO Client Choice Guide - International 2013 and . . . “With more than 20 years’ experience in the field, Adams is a tried and tested hand, and one of the industry’s most respected leaders, especially in cyber-squatting and UDRP issues,” World Trademark Review 1000 2023.

执业经验

Litigation:    

  • advise clients regarding policing and enforcement of trademark rights
  • experience in trademark litigation in federal courts and the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board  
  • domain name litigation under the federal Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. 

表彰

  • Global Law Experts - Trademark Clearance Lawyer of the Year in Illinois - 2024
  • Ranked World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000: US: National (2023)
  • Recommended Lawyer in Illinois – World Trademark Review 1000 (2015-2022)
  • Winner of the 2013 ILO State Client Choice Award for trademark attorneys in Illinois
  • Winner of the 2013 ILO National Client Choice Award for trademark attorneys in the United States

教育背景

  • Harvard Business School Executive Education
  • DePaul University College of Law, 法律博士
    Journal of Art & Entertainment Law; National Moot Court Appellate Team; Dean's Scholarship, Dean's List
  • Illinois State University, BS, Economics and Political Science
    Omicron Epsilon Delta Honorary Fraternity for Economics; Pi Sigma Alpha Honorary Fraternity for Political Science, Dean's List

执业资格

  • 伊利诺伊州

出庭资格

  • US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

专业及社区参与

  • Treasurer (2014 & 2015) & Member of the Intellectual Property Constituency of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) Generic Names Supporting Organizations (2010 to date)
  • World Intellectual Property Organization, Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy panelist (2015 to date)
  • Member of INTA Internet Committee (2012 to 2015)
  • Member of International Trademark Association Law Firm Committee (2010 to 2012)
  • Member of International Trademark Association Enforcement Committee (2008 to 2010)
  • Executive Council Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section (2006 to 2008)
  • Member of International Trademark Association 2008 Annual Meeting United States Programming Planning Committee (2006 to 2008)
  • Member of International Trademark Association Young Practitioners’ Subcommittee (2007 to 2008)
  • Member of International Trademark Association Trademark Administrator’s Conference Planning Committee (2005 to 2006)
  • Co-chair of Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section Intellectual Property Committee (2004 to 2006)
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