Brooks Kushman Trademark Attorneys Appointed to International Trademark Association Committees

Several attorneys selected by global intellectual property association for 2012-2013 term

Southfield, Mich., January 3, 2012 – Michigan intellectual property law firm Brooks Kushman P.C. is proud to announce several attorneys have been named to International Trademark Association (INTA) committees for the upcoming 2012-2013 term.  This recognition by one of the most influential intellectual property associations in the world reinforces the expertise and leadership of Brooks Kushman`s reputable trademark attorneys.  INTA committee members are chosen based on a selective application process to serve two-year leadership terms on committees and projects that cover a broad range of topics and initiatives, in addition to collaborating on improvements to INTA as a whole.

The following Brooks Kushman trademark attorneys have been named to INTA committees as designated for the 2012-2013 term:

• Mark A. Cantor
  Panel of Neutrals Committee
• Chanille Carswell 
  Model State Trademark Bill Subcommittee
• Molly M. Crandall
  Model State Trademark Bill Subcommittee
• Elizabeth F. Janda
  U.S. Subcommittee of the Famous & Well-Known Marks Committee
• Robyn S. Lederman
  North America Subcommittee of the Parallel Imports Committee
• Matthew R. Mowers
  Non-Traditional Marks Committee
• Stephen L. Scharf
  Parallel Imports Committee
• Hope V. Shovein
  U.S. Subcommittee of the Famous & Well-Known Marks Committee
• Mark S. Sparschu
  Discovery Practices & Procedures Subcommittee of the Enforcement Committee
• William E. Thomson
  Panel of Neutrals Committee

About Brooks Kushman P.C.

Founded in 1983 by five intellectual property (IP) attorneys, Brooks Kushman P.C. is a leading IP and commercial law firm based in Southfield, Mich. with offices across the nation. Since its inception, the firm has grown to approximately 70 lawyers and patent agents, gaining a reputation both nationally and internationally as a leader in providing cutting-edge, timely and cost-effective IP counseling.

Brooks Kushman counts six U.S. Fortune 100 companies among its clients and is often recognized by peers and leading trade publications. Brooks Kushman is a Go-To Law Firm® selected by the top 500 companies, according to Corporate Counsel magazine; a “Best at Client Focus” firm, according to large and Fortune 1000 companies surveyed by The BTI Consulting Group; and one of the top IP firms selected by the Fortune 250, according to IP Law & Business. For more information, visit brookslaw.wpengine.com.

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