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.

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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

Articles

• “Adapt And Grow:” The Benefits of the Trademark Tacking Doctrine
• 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
• Five Ways to Safeguard Your IP

Associations

• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
• Chapter Advisor, Phi Alpha Delta Professional Law Fraternity – Hayes Chapter