Mike focuses his practice on intellectual property, dividing his time between litigation and client counseling in the fields of trademark, copyright, false advertising, and unfair competition law.
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Mike has experience in negotiating complex trademark and copyright licenses, in litigation in federal court and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and with large-scale trademark clearance and registration projects. Mike's approach to working with clients allows him to develop a strong knowledge of their objectives and advance their goals efficiently.
He is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences and on panels on current IP issues in industries such as sports, entertainment, technology, and media. His commentary has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and Law360, as well as on NBC and Bloomberg.
Mike has been consistently recognized for his work in the intellectual property area by World Trademark Review, Best Lawyers, and Managing Intellectual Property.
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.
Articles + Publications
04.04.24
Cannabis Communications Newsletters
Firm News
02.07.24
World Trademark Review Recognizes Troutman Pepper's Intellectual Property Practice and Seven Partners in WTR 1000 Rankings
Press Coverage
01.01.24
Copyright & Trademark Policy to Watch in 2024
Press Coverage
12.15.23
The Biggest Trademark Rulings of 2023
Articles + Publications
December 2023
Regulatory Oversight Newsletter — December 2023
Regulatory Oversight
11.14.23
High Stakes: Eight Tips (and One Bonus) for Cannabis Professionals on the Budding World of Trademarks