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Elizabeth F. Janda

Brooks Kushman P.C.
  • Recognized Since:
    2015
  • Recognized in:
    Trademark Law
  • Law School:
    Loyola University Chicago
  • Website:
    http://www.brookskushman.com
  • Location:
    1000 Town Center, 22nd Floor
    Southfield, MI 48075

Libby is the Chair of Brooks Kushman’s Trademark practice. With over 30 years of experience, she has been instrumental in developing and leading the firm’s trademark practice.

Libby manages substantial trademark portfolios both domestically and internationally, and works closely with a network of vetted international contacts developed over the past decades. She manages trademark matters in a variety of industries, including automotive, retail, restaurant and food, advertising and marketing, insurance, consumer products and financial services. At all times, Libby remains focused on her clients’ business goals and marketing strategies.

Her work encompasses selecting and clearing trademarks, prosecuting trademark applications, representing clients in trademark opposition and cancellation matters, drafting and negotiating licenses and other agreements relating to the use of trademarks and copyrights, and policing the unauthorized use or infringement of clients’ rights. She further provides litigation support and consulting on trademark issues and matters.

In addition, Libby assists advertising clients in the review of proper rules and regulations for specific types of product advertising, couponing and sampling. She brainstorms with clients to maintain the broadest possible protection within the realities of that client’s marketplace, taking full account of business goals in shaping an appropriate legal strategy.

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Libby is the Chair of Brooks Kushman’s Trademark practice. With over 30 years of experience, she has been instrumental in developing and leading the firm’s trademark practice.

Libby manages substantial trademark portfolios both domestically and internationally, and works closely with a network of vetted international contacts developed over the past decades. She manages trademark matters in a variety of industries, including automotive, retail, restaurant and food, advertising and marketing, insurance, consumer products and financial services. At all times, Libby remains focused on her clients’ business goals and marketing strategies.

Her work encompasses selecting and clearing trademarks, prosecuting trademark applications, representing clients in trademark opposition and cancellation matters, drafting and negotiating licenses and other agreements relating to the use of trademarks and copyrights, and policing the unauthorized use or infringement of clients’ rights. She further provides litigation support and consulting on trademark issues and matters.

In addition, Libby assists advertising clients in the review of proper rules and regulations for specific types of product advertising, couponing and sampling. She brainstorms with clients to maintain the broadest possible protection within the realities of that client’s marketplace, taking full account of business goals in shaping an appropriate legal strategy.

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Education:

  • Bucknell University, BA
  • Loyola University Chicago , J.D.

Bar Admissions:

  • Michigan

Affiliations:

  • Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan - Past Member - Board of Trustees
  • Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) - Member
  • International Trademark Association (INTA) - Legislation & Regulation Committee (LRC), U.S. Model State Trademark Bill Subcommittee, Famous Well-Known Marks
  • Michigan Intellectual Property Association - Member
  • State Bar of Michigan - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Trademark Law, Detroit (2020)
  • Trademark Law, Detroit (2018)
  • Trademark Law, Detroit (2016)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Trademark Law
 

Awards:

  • Best Lawyers in America, 2015
  • "IP Star," Managing Intellectual Property, 2013 - 2014
 

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Brooks Kushman P.C.
http://www.brookskushman.com
 
Headquarters
1000 Town Center, 22nd Floor
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 358.4400
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Los Angeles, CA

601 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2080

Los Angeles, CA 90017

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(213) 622.3003

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