Attorney
CurrentMs. Buurma specializes in intellectual property law and related litigation. After receiving a B.S. in Biomedical Science in 1998, Ms. Buurma received a J.D., cum laude, from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in January 2002. Her practice includes domestic and foreign trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement; ex parte and inter parties proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; certification; the Fastener Quality Act; intellectual property licensing; copyright prosecution and enforcement; rights of publicity; domain name and UDRP proceedings; entertainment law; litigation involving intellectual property; and client counseling. Ms. Buurma handles the development and management of worldwide trademark portfolios and specializes in resolving trademark, copyright and domain name disputes. She currently represents clients in a broad gamut of industries, including gaming, certification, construction, automotive, education, apparel, food, building material, restaurant, healthcare, medical, financial, computer hardware and software, telecommunications and retail.
