Ms. Hope V. Shovein | Attorney
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150 W 2nd St
Ste 400N
Royal Oak, MI 48067
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Brooks & Kushman, P.C.
About Hope
Hope Shovein focuses her practice on the procurement and enforcement of trademark rights. Hope`s work encompasses trademark clearance searches and opinions, prosecuting trademark applications, managing domestic and international trademark portfolios, drafting and negotiating agreements, preparing and responding to cease and desist letters, and representing clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, as well as litigation.
Hope specializes in helping clients enforce their rights in any medium, including the unauthorized use of trademarks and copyright protected material in website content, online ads, spam, social media, online marketplaces and auction sites. She handles notice and takedown complaints under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and has successfully represented clients in arbitration proceedings under ICANN`s Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy and other alternative dispute resolution policies. Hope also has experience with administrative agencies such as the FDA and CPSC with respect to product review and clearance.
Online enforcement is a key strength of Shovein, although she also excels in brand management - World Trademark Review 1000
Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Hope worked in the intellectual property department of a major automotive company, where she gained a valuable background in domestic and international trademark law. Hope`s in-house legal experience has given her valuable perspective into providing clients with cost-effective and targeted legal service. She uses this perspective to assist clients across a range of industries on intellectual property matters.
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Admission
Michigan
2004
Education
Michigan State University College of Law
1999
Recognitions & Achievements
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
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United States Supreme Court
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International Trademark Association (INTA), Unreal Campaign
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State Bar of Michigan Intellectual Property Law Section, – Chair2017 / 2018
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State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners, – Commissioner2012 / 2015
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State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section, Chair (), Chair-Elect (), Vice-Chair (), Executive Council Member ()2013-2014 / 2012-2013 / 2011-2012 / 2007-2011
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Detroit Yacht Club, Vice Commodore
Notable Work
Featured, “Intellectual Property Law is Hashing Things Out,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, February
2016
Co-Author, “Hey, What’s the Big Idea?! Why Estate Planners Need to Understand the Basics of Intellectual Property,” Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal, Winter
2014
Author, “Trademarks in the Internet Age: Use of Trademarks by Search Engine Ad Programs,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, October
2007
Author, “U.S. Entry into the Madrid Protocol: Time to Re-evaluate Your Trademark Portfolio?” 10 No. 4 Andrews Intellectual Property Litigation Rep. 14, July
2003
Brooks & Kushman, P.C. Highlights
Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Criminal, Business, Administrative Law, Environmental Law Other, Aviation, Communication & Media Law, Entertainment, Sports
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