Hope V. Shovein
Trademark & Brand Management
Michigan OfficeP (248) 226-2805hshovein@brookskushman.com
Hope Shovein focuses her practice on the procurement and enforcement of trademark rights. Hope`s work encompasses trademark clearance searches and opinions, prosecuting trademark applications, managing domestic and international trademark portfolios, drafting and negotiating agreements, preparing and responding to cease and desist letters, and representing clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, as well as litigation.
Hope specializes in helping clients enforce their rights in any medium, including the unauthorized use of trademarks and copyright protected material in website content, online ads, spam, social media, online marketplaces and auction sites. She handles notice and takedown complaints under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and has successfully represented clients in arbitration proceedings under ICANN`s Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy and other alternative dispute resolution policies. Hope also has experience with administrative agencies such as the FDA and CPSC with respect to product review and clearance.
Online enforcement is a key strength of Shovein, although she also excels in brand management - World Trademark Review 1000
Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Hope worked in the intellectual property department of a major automotive company, where she gained a valuable background in domestic and international trademark law. Hope`s in-house legal experience has given her valuable perspective into providing clients with cost-effective and targeted legal service. She uses this perspective to assist clients across a range of industries on intellectual property matters.
Organizations and Affiliations
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), Technology Law & Training Advisory Board, Member
State Bar of Michigan Intellectual Property Law Section
2017 – 2018 Chair
State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners
2012 – 2015 Commissioner
State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section
Chair (2013-2014), Chair-Elect (2012-2013), Vice-Chair (2011-2012), Executive Council Member (2007-2011)
International Trademark Association (INTA), Emerging Issues Committee
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Detroit Yacht Club, Board Member
Recognitions
“World Trademark Review 1000 Recommended Individual,” Intellectual Asset Management, 2018-2020
“Women in the Law,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2016
Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2013-2020
“Rising Star,” Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2011-2012
“Top Lawyer,” DBusiness Magazine, 2011-2013, 2016, 2020
“Up & Coming Lawyer,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2010
Press Releases
Eight Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2020 Super Lawyers; Five Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
Four Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized As Trademark Leaders, Firm Earns Gold Honor In World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
A Heartfelt Tribute to Brooks Kushman Attorney George Mosher, Jr.
Ten Brooks Kushman Shareholders Named To 2020 Top Lawyers List
Six Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2019 Super Lawyers List; Seven Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
Five Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized As Trademark Leaders, Firm Earns Gold Honor In World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2018 Super Lawyers List; Eight Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
Five Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized as Trademark Leaders, Firm Earns Gold Honor in World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
Two Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named to INTA Committees
Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2017 Super Lawyers List; Ten Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
Brooks Kushman Attorney Elected State Bar IP Chair
Hope Shovein Recognized as LMG Rising Star
Walk MS in Detroit, MI Exceeds Fundraising Goal
Brooks Kushman Hosts Workshop For Girl Scouts
Eight Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2016 Super Lawyers List; Eight Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
Brooks Kushman Attorney Named Among 2016 “Women in the Law” By Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Eleven Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named Top Lawyers
Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named to INTA Committees
Fifteen Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Brooks Kushman Hosts Women in IP Global Networking Event
Sixteen Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Hope Shovein Elected Chair of the Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan
Brooks Kushman to Host Women in IP Law Networking Event at The Rattlesnake Club in Detroit
Twelve Brooks Kushman Attorneys Selected as DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2013
Brooks Kushman To Host Detroit Event for Women in Intellectual Property as part of AIPLA International Women`s Networking Event May 2
Brooks Kushman Win Makes LexisNexis' Top 10 Trademark Victories
Brooks Kushman Successfully Defends LUCKY'S Trademarks for Client Double L Inc.
Brooks Kushman Trademark Attorneys Appointed to International Trademark Association Committees
Brooks Kushman Attorneys Honored by Michigan Super Lawyers in Intellectual Property
Three Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named to Top Lawyers 2011` List
Brooks Kushman's Shovein Honored as Up & Coming Lawyer
Women Helping Women
Brooks Kushman Stomps on Multiple Sclerosis: Honored by Multiple Sclerosis Society for Fundraising Efforts
Four Lawyers from Brooks Kushman Named to Intellectual Property Owners Association Committees
International Trademark Association Committee Appointment
Media Coverage
Featured, “Intellectual property law is hashing things out,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, February 2016
Featured, “2013 Super Lawyers List,” Super Lawyer, September 2013
Publications
Featured, “Intellectual Property Law is Hashing Things Out,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, February 2016
Co-Author, “Hey, What’s the Big Idea?! Why Estate Planners Need to Understand the Basics of Intellectual Property,” Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal, Winter 2014
Author, “Trademarks in the Internet Age: Use of Trademarks by Search Engine Ad Programs,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, October 2007
Author, “U.S. Entry into the Madrid Protocol: Time to Re-evaluate Your Trademark Portfolio?” 10 No. 4 Andrews Intellectual Property Litigation Rep. 14, July 2003
Presentations
Co-Presenter, “How Blockchain Technology May Disrupt Trademarks in the Marketplace,” paper presentation at the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting, May 2019
Moderator, “44th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, October 2018
Moderator, “Intellectual Property Law Spring Seminar,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, March 2018
Moderator, “43rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, July 2017
Moderator and Speaker, “Basic Trademark and Patent Practice for Lawyers and Paralegals,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, The State Bar of Michigan Intellectual Property Section, October 2017
Moderator, “42nd Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, July 2016
Co-Presenter, “Intellectual Property Strategies,” Automation Alley Entrepreneur Law Seminar, October 2015
Panelist, “Digital marketing as an asset for your brand?” Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Luxury Brand & Retail Forum, September 2015
Presenter, “12 Intellectual Property Mistakes & How to Avoid Them,” Brooks Kushman Lunch & Learn, November 2013
Speaker, “Online Trade-Mark and Copyright Infringement in Today’s Virtual World,” Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, 87th Annual Meeting, September 2013
Speaker, “Brand Management on the Internet,” Center for International Legal Studies (CILS), January 2013
Panelist, “Careers in Intellectual Property,” Michigan State University College of Law, November 2010
Panelist, Roundtable Discussion with Law Students, Intellectual Property Law Spring Seminar, March 2009 & 2010
Co-presenter, “Preparing to Practice Intellectual Property Law,” University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, January 2008
Co-presenter, “Trademark and Trade Dress Fundamentals,” presentation on behalf of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association to members of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, January 2006
Education
J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, cum laude, Law Review, Frank Murphy Honor Society
B.A., Michigan State University