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Intellectual Property

Michigan

2 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Kimberly Berger

USA

Practice Areas

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Appeals

Intellectual Property Litigation

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Litigation

Trade Secrets and Non-Competes

Trademarks and Brands

Copyrights

Career

Kimberly A. Berger specializes in domestic and international trademark prosecution and intellectual property litigation, including domain name disputes, trade secrets, unfair competition, false advertising, and trademark and copyright infringement.

She assists a variety of clients – from large, international companies to small businesses and individuals – with protection of their intellectual property rights, including selection, clearance and prosecution of trademarks, e-commerce issues, domain name registration and disputes and brand name protection.

Kim is experienced in developing and managing domestic and international trademark portfolios; trademark selection, clearance and prosecution; negotiating use agreements; brand protection; U.S. Patent and Trademark Office proceedings, including opposition and cancellation actions; and intellectual property litigation in both state and federal courts.

Kim previously served as Chair of the State Bar of Michigan Intellectual Property Law Council.

Professional Memberships

Chair of the State Bar of Michigan Intellectual Property Law Council, 2022–2023; Chair-Elect, 2021–2022; Secretary/Treasurer, 2020–2021; Member, 2015–2020

International Trademark Association, Enforcement Committee 2016–2017, Internet Committee 2018–2019; Emerging Issues Committee, 2021–2022; Famous and Well-Known Marks Committee, 2024–2025

Women of Miller Canfield, Co-Chair, 2019–present

Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association Inns of Court, 2013–2014

Michigan IP Inn of Court

American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section & Litigation Section

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Federal Bar Association

Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Detroit, Class XXXVIII

Publications

Chapter author, "Trademarks and Brand Protection," Social Media and the Law, Practising Law Institute, 2014-present

"Internet control moves towards private sector with U.S. handover" (quoted), E-Commerce Law and Policy, April 2014

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Kimberly Berger is well-regarded for her specialist trademark expertise. She assists clients with the management, prosecution and enforcement of their trademark portfolios as well as advising on other forms of IP.

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