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Provided by Kimberly Berger
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Appeals
Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Litigation
Trade Secrets and Non-Competes
Trademarks and Brands
Copyrights
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.
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
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
Provided by Chambers
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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I love working with Kimberly. She is always prepared, on time and knowledgeable on many issues.
I love working with Kimberly. She is always prepared, on time and knowledgeable on many issues.