Focus Areas
- Business-Related Intellectual Property Services
- Business Services
- Intellectual Property
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Trade Secrets
- Trademarks, Domain Names and Copyrights
Education
- Capital University Law School, J.D., 2015
- Order of the Curia
- Pro Bono Legal Honors
- John Carroll University, B.S.B.A. in Management, 2005
Licensed to Practice
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Overview
Kevin is an associate in Walter | Haverfield’s Intellectual Property group. Kevin focuses his practice on a range of intellectual property issues, and related business and litigation matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Kevin had his own expanding practice representing clients throughout Ohio regarding intellectual property as well as other general business matters.
Experience
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY-SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Negotiate purchase of domain name and draft related purchase agreement
- Successfully resolved a contract dispute with a clothing manufacturer, among others
- Draft terms of use for multi-media websites, as well as varying types of disclaimers, especially for online content
- Prepare trademark co-existence agreements, trademark and copyright assignment agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
- Prosecute trademark cancellation and opposition proceedings
Recognition
- CALI for Excellence Award: International Law; Real Estate Finance
Articles
- Increase in Trademark Fees, Effective January 2, 2021
- Have a Game Plan When Seeking to Secure Intellectual Property Rights
- Intellectual Property Amid COVID-19
- Don’t Leave Yourself Exposed with a Naked Trademark License
- USPTO Now Requiring U.S. Representation for All Foreign Trademark Applicants, Registrants, or Parties
- Trademark Oppositions: A Play for Your Playbook
- Brand Names: Don’t Be the Next Unicorn Frappuccino
- Do Your Homework Before Selecting a Brand or Company Name
- 5 Ways to Safeguard Your IP
Associations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Phi Alpha Delta, Professional Law Fraternity, Chapter Advisor, Hayes Chapter
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