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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Offers comprehensive intellectual property services. Secures trademark rights and copyrights not only in the U.S. but anywhere in the world. Enforces clients IP rights, and litigates disputes in Illinois, federal courts across the U.S., and at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

• Formulated and implemented strategies to secure and enforce trademark rights and copyrights internationally. Conducted trademark clearance searches. Prosecuted U.S. trademark applications at the United States Patent.
• Coordinated the central attack of an infringer's International Registration under the Madrid Protocol; successfully challenged the infringer’s Czech home application while simultaneously opposing extensions of.
• Secured copyright registration for client’s logo, which was initially denied registration
• Developed and successfully orchestrated plan to disable third party’s GoDaddy, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts used to post content that infringed clients’ trademark rights
• Devised global strategy to enforce client’s trademark rights against third party using an identical mark in related markets in East Asia, Africa, and the Middle East

Illinois

• Managed law practice. Developed and implemented marketing plan which resulted in new business. Consulted with clients. Prepared all documents necessary to advance the clients’ goals. Litigated cases in both federal.
• Secured copyright registration for client’s collection of illustrations and negotiated copyright license agreement for the publication of client’s children’s book
• Advised local business on the benefits of trademark protection and conducted preliminary clearance search for the desired trademark
• Litigated a complex fraud and breach of contract case from the initial pleadings stage to a jury trial: prepared and filed all pleadings and motions, deposed witnesses, interviewed experts, prepared and analyzed.
• Performed supplemental role as of counsel at Shay Phillips, Ltd, Peoria, 2014 -2016:
• Successfully moved to dismiss federal trademark infringement case concerning the public display of source identifying material during the performance of a karaoke song; defended the case on appeal; drafted appellate.

Greater Chicago Area

• Assisted Prof. Bassiouni with his work at the United Nations (“UN”) in the field of international criminal law.
• Participated in the on-site investigation of the Bahraini government’s actions during the Arab Spring
• Researched and helped draft sections of Professor Bassiouni’s textbook on International Extradition

Analyzed appellant and appellee's briefs, consulted the appellate record, researched relevant case law, and drafted judicial orders under the supervision of Judge Gordon.

Chicago, IL

Reviewed appellant and appellees’ briefs and analyzed relevant case law before drafting bench memoranda for oral argument. Met with Judge Bauer to discuss the theory of the case and suggested outcome as outlined in the bench memoranda. Attended the oral arguments.

Chicago, IL

Created a student/attorney mentorship program. Conducted research and drafted memoranda on legal issues including legal ethics and professionalism.

Chicago, IL

Interviewed clients regarding their trademark, copyright, and patent claims or concerns. Conducted research and analysis then advised clients on the proper courses of legal action.

Granada, Spain

Taught English conversation and grammar to classes of 12-20 students ages 10-15. Prepared lesson plans and assisted professors with their bilingual classroom presentations.

Bordighera, Italy

Taught English conversation and grammar to students ages 8-13. Mentored and supervised children during class trips and extracurricular activities.

St. Brieuc, France

Taught English conversation and grammar to groups of 5-6 students ages 10-13. Prepared lesson plans and used songs, games, and other pedagogical activities to stimulate classroom participation.

Juris Doctorat, Certificate In General Intellectual Property

CALI Award for Excellence: Advanced Trademark Writing Seminar, Spring 2010 Dean’s List: Fall 2007, Spring 2010

Bachelors Of Music, Musical Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity, Vanderbilt Student Government (Blair School of Music Student Body President) Dean’s.

High School Diploma

June 2000; Class Rank: 7/169; GPA 4.12/4.00 (weighted) • McDonalds Award for Cultural Achievement, Spring 2000 • Kurtz Award for Military.