Industries
- Automotive
- Consumer Products
- Food & Beverage
- Financial Solutions & IT Services
- Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups
Libby Janda serves as the Co-Chair of Brooks Kushman’s trademark practice, and has over 30 years of experience in intellectual property law. She manages substantial trademark portfolios both domestically and internationally, and works closely with a network of vetted international contacts that the firm has developed over the past decades. Libby handles trademark matters in a variety of industries, including the automotive field; restaurants and food products; advertising and marketing businesses; insurance enterprises; mortgage companies, banks and credit unions; and consumer products and services. She keeps her focus on her clients’ business goals and marketing strategies.
Libby's work encompasses selecting and clearing trademarks, prosecuting trademark applications, representing clients in trademark opposition and cancellation matters, drafting and negotiating licenses and other agreements relating to the use of trademarks and copyrights, and policing the unauthorized use or infringement of clients' rights. She further provides litigation support and consulting on trademark issues and matters.
In addition, Libby assists advertising clients in the review of proper rules and regulations for specific types of product advertising, couponing and sampling. She brainstorms with clients to maintain the broadest possible protection within the realities of that client`s marketplace, taking full account of business goals in shaping an appropriate legal strategy.
Education
J.D., Loyola University of Chicago
B.A., Bucknell University
Organizations & Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
International Trademark Association (INTA), U.S. Subcommittee of the Famous & Well-Known Marks Committee
Board of Trustees, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
Recognitions
“Leading Lawyers,” Leading Lawyers Magazine, 2014-2019
“World Trademark Review 1000 Recommended Individual,” Intellectual Asset Management, 2015-2022
“Lawyer of the Year” for Trademark Law, Best Lawyers, 2016, 2018, 2020
Best Lawyers in America, 2015 – 2023
“IP Star,” Managing Intellectual Property, 2013-2022
“Women in the Law,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2015
“Top Lawyer,” DBusiness Magazine, 2015
Industries
- Automotive
- Consumer Products
- Food & Beverage
- Financial Solutions & IT Services
- Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups