Intellectual Property
Alabama
2 years ranked
Provided by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Antitrust & Competition
Intellectual Property
Trademarks
Copyrights
Trade Secrets
Litigation
Class Action Litigation
Healthcare
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Franchise & Distribution
Mike Denniston’s practice focuses on advising and litigating for clients concerning antitrust and competition law and intellectual property issues. His practice spans the breadth of the antitrust and intellectual property arena. Mike’s antitrust practice encompasses not only litigation and advising clients, but also working closely with the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group on merger analysis and preparing transactions for premerger review pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
In addition to screening and negotiating agreements respecting trademarks and copyrights, Mike has an active trial practice in those areas. His litigation experience ranges from prosecuting and defending requests for temporary restraining orders to handling complex multiparty and multidistrict copyright litigation. His transaction work includes providing counsel on early termination and potential antitrust matters that require detailed engagement and negotiations with the FTC and the Department of Justice.
University of Alabama School of Law, Adjunct Professor
American Bar Association, Alabama Chapter Editor, State Antitrust Law Practice and Statutes, 5th ed., 6th ed. (forthcoming)
International Trademark Association
The Trademark Reporter, Editorial Board, 2000-2003, 2006-2012, 2019-2021
State Trademark and Unfair Competition Law, Alabama Chapter Editor
Alabama State Bar, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports Section, Chair, 2015-2016
American Health Law Association
Defense Research Institute
The Altamont School, Board of Trustees, 2012-2020; President 2017-2019
Virginia Samford Theatre, Board of Directors, 2008-present
Vulcan Park & Museum Foundation, Board of Directors, 2013-2019
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Michael Denniston is a strong IP lawyer who frequently advises clients on litigation including fraudulent trademark issues. He has expertise advising clients on various industries including THC products, cosmetic services and manufactured materials.
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Michael is a brilliant IP lawyer.
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