Dickinson Wright PLLC handles matters concerning right of publicity, trade dress and anti-cybersquatting. The team is also known for representing clients in Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Proceedings. Practice head Philip Rettig is based out of Ann Arbor while John Artz, also located in Ann Arbor leads the practice handling trademark prosecution and clearance matters. Denver based practice head Frank Long advises and represents clients in court in matters related to trademarks, trade dress and false advertising. Flavia Campbell leads the practice out of Phoenix, while Nicole Meyer is based in Washington DC and is known for her trademark expertise, managing trademark portfolios and providing guidance on complex trademark clearance, protection and licensing issues.
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Testimonials
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‘This team has exceptional strength in substantive trademark law, judicial and administrative procedure, and trial practice. Their management of an extensive trademark portfolio has been flawless.’
‘Frank Long provides exceptional client service. True expert in trademark law. Flavia Campbell is very responsive. Excellent tactician.’
‘Responsive, confident with advice, commercial with clients and looking for the best outcome.’
Key clients
- Carhartt, Inc.
- Allstar Products Group, LLC
- Ontel Products Corporation
- Seacrets Jamaica U.S.A.
- Williams Strike First Inc.
- American Conservative Union
Work highlights
Continues to represent the global outdoor and workwear apparel retailer Carhartt in a trademark infringement action against Costa Del Mar, Inc.
Defending Allstar Products Group against a lawsuit brought by Encompass Pet Products for alleged violations of trade dress, copyright, trademark, and other related claims.
Represented Williams Strike First, Inc. in a federal trademark litigation dispute in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Practice head
Philip Rettig; John Artz; Frank Long; Flavia Campbell; Nicole Meyer