MICHAEL D. FISHMAN
RADER, FISHMAN & GRAUER,
PLLC
39533 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Tel: 248-594-0630
Fax: 248-594-0610
mdf@raderfishman.com
www.raderfishman.com
INTELLEC TUAL PROPERT Y
Michael Fishman, a founding member of the firm, advises clients
on building and managing their intellectual property portfolios
to maximize opportunities for licensing, worldwide trademark
filing, prosecution, and domain name registration. His practice
focuses on trademarks, unfair competition, and related matters.
He has served on the Editorial Board of the Trademark Reporter,
published by the International Trademark Association, and is
a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of
Michigan, and the International Trademark Association. Michael
is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and is also listed
in The Best Lawyers in America.
GLENN E. FORBIS
RADER, FISHMAN & GRAUER,
PLLC
39533 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Tel: 248-594-0636
Fax: 248-594-0610
gef@raderfishman.com
www.raderfishman.com
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
IN TELLECTUAL PROPERT Y LI TIGATION
Glenn Forbis, a managing partner of Rader, Fishman & Grauer,
primarily litigates patent and trademark disputes in federal
courts around the country and at the appellate level. He also
advises clients and oversees the management and expansion
of clients’ extensive patent portfolios. Glenn was recognized as
a 40 Under 40 business leader by Crain’s Detroit Business for
outstanding achievement in the Detroit business community.
MICHIGAN – TEXAS
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
KRISTIN L. MURPHY
RADER, FISHMAN & GRAUER,
PLLC
39533 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Tel: 248-594-0647
Fax: 248-594-0610
klm@raderfishman.com
www.raderfishman.com
IN TELLEC TUAL PROPERT Y
Kristin Murphy, a managing partner at Rader, Fishman & Grauer,
concentrates her practice on domestic and foreign patent
prosecution, patent opinion work, trade secret counseling, rights
of publicity, intellectual property evaluations, due diligence,
and negotiation of agreements relating to technology and
intellectual property. Kristin has extensive experience with
trademark, unfair competition, and patent litigation at the
District Court and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Kristin is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is registered
to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
R. TERRANCE RADER
RADER, FISHMAN & GRAUER,
PLLC
39533 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Tel: 248-594-0620
Fax: 248-594-0610
rtr@raderfishman.com
www.raderfishman.com
MICHAEL B. STEWART
RADER, FISHMAN & GRAUER,
PLLC
39533 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Tel: 248-594-0633
Fax: 248-594-0610
mbs@raderfishman.com
www.raderfishman.com
KAREN A. ASH
KAT TEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN
LLP
575 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Tel: 212-940-8554
Fax: 212-940-8776
karen.ash@kattenlaw.com
www.kattenlaw.com
INTELLEC TUAL PROPERT Y LI TIGATION
Michael Stewart, a founding member of Rader, Fishman &
Grauer, advises clients on domestic and foreign patent
prosecution, e-commerce and information technology, patent
opinions, intellectual property litigation, domestic and foreign
trademark prosecution, trademark opinions, copyrights, trade
secrets, rights of publicity, and intellectual property evaluations/
due diligence and on drafting and negotiating technology and
intellectual property agreements. He has worked in a wide
range of technical areas including information technology;
e-commerce; telecommunications; and mechanical, aerospace,
computer, and nuclear engineering. Michael is rated AV
Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and is also listed in The Best
Lawyers in America.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOG Y/OU TSOURCING
IN TELLEC TUAL PROPERT Y LITIGATION
IN TELLECTUAL PROPERT Y
IN TELLEC TUAL PROPERT Y
R. Terrance Rader, a founding member, has been trial counsel in
more than 400 federal lawsuits involving intellectual property.
He has tried more than 70 cases, including 18 patent jury
trials. As plaintiffs’ trial counsel, he has obtained more than
25 multimillion-dollar judgments or settlements ranging from
$2 million to $280 million. As defendant’s trial counsel, he
has obtained more than 25 judgments or settlements which
have prevented damage awards against clients ranging from
$4 million to $550 million. He has had extensive litigation
experience in federal courts throughout the United States. He
also has extensive appellate experience at the Federal Circuit.
Terry is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and is also
listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
Karen Artz Ash is National Co-Chair of Katten’s Intellectual
Property Department, a member of the firm’s Board of Directors
and Executive Committee, and Chair of the New York and
National Pro Bono Committee. She focuses on all aspects of
intellectual property law with a concentration on trademark
and copyright issues, and the broad scope of her practice
includes a primary focus on the fashion, apparel, and beauty
industries and also includes the publishing, banking, financial
services, and consumer electronics industries. She received her
J.D. from New York Law School, magna cum laude, and her A.B.
in economics, with honors, from Georgetown University. She
is an Adjunct Professor at New York Law School, teaching IP
Licensing Fashion Law, and is a frequent lecturer on fashion law.
JONATHAN D. DAVIS
JONATHAN D. DAVIS, P. C.
99 Park Avenue
Suite 1600
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-687-5464
Fax: 212-557-0565
jdd@jddavispc.com
www.jddavispc.com
ROBERT E. PITTS
PITTS & LAKE, P.C.
1319 Old Weisgarber Road
PO Box 51295
Knoxville, TN 37950
Tel: 865-584-0105
Fax: 865-584-0104
rpitts@pl-iplaw.com
www.pl-iplaw.com
GORDON T. ARNOLD
ARNOLD & KNOBLOCH, L.L. P.
4900 Woodway
Suite 900
Houston, TX 77056
Tel: 713-972-1150
Fax: 713-972-1180
garnold@arnold-iplaw.com
www.arnold-iplaw.com
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Jonathan D. Davis, P.C., a commercial litigation, boutique firm,
represents clients in trial and appellate courts and in arbitrations
and mediations throughout the United States. Mr. Davis has
practiced for 29 years and has successfully prosecuted and
defended many publicized cases. The practice focuses primarily
on intellectual property matters involving copyright, trademark,
anti-counterfeiting, right of publicity, and unfair competition.
It also handles employment, contract, and commercial
disputes. The firm’s clients include business executives, A-list
celebrities, musical groups, personal managers, agents, record
companies, music publishers, and luxury goods companies.
Mr. Davis writes and lectures on litigation issues affecting the
entertainment industry.
BUSINESS LI TIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS
INTELLEC TUAL PROPERT Y LI TIGATION
IN TELLECTUAL PROPERT Y
Bob Pitts counsels companies and individuals regarding patent
procurement and patent prosecution. He has served, along with
partners, as outside patent counsel for high-tech startups that
have sold for more than $1 billion. Mr. Pitts represents clients in
federal court in patent and trademark disputes, and he has been
patent infringement trial counsel in two eight-figure and several
seven-figure recoveries. He also defends clients accused of
infringement. Mr. Pitts earned an electrical engineering Master
of Science degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville
before attending law school. He has been engaged in the private
practice of worldwide intellectual property for over 30 years.
Gordon Arnold represents plaintiffs and defendants and has
been a neutral in many arbitrations and mediations. He also
advises clients in developing IP and analyzing competitors and
has testified on licensing and patent law. Chair, 2008-2009,
American Bar Association, Section of Intellectual Property
Law. Past Board Member, American Intellectual Property
Law Association (Past Chair of Patent Law Committee).
Past-President, Houston Intellectual Property Law Association.
Member by examination, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Invited speaker to IP lawyers on IP law. B.S.E.E., University of
Texas. J.D., University of Houston. Associate Editor, Houston
Journal of International Law. Intern – honorable Norman Black,
S.D. Texas.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
ALTERNATIVE DISPU TE RESOLU TION
IN TELLEC TUAL PROPERT Y LI TIGATION
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