ROYAL OAK, Michigan – Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce that Hope Shovein has been named Co-Chair of the firm’s Trademark Practice. In this role, Hope works alongside Co-Chair Molly Crandall to lead the firm’s trademark operations, nurture client relationships, and drive strategic initiatives.
As Co-Chairs, Hope and Molly oversee trademark prosecution and enforcement activities across the firm. They work closely with other firm leaders to implement strategic growth initiatives for the Trademark Practice, enhance processes for streamlined client service and portfolio management, and mentor junior attorneys and staff on trademark law and best practices.
With over 20 years of intellectual property experience, Hope has a wealth of expertise in managing trademark portfolios and crafting comprehensive IP strategies. She specializes in trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement for domestic and multinational companies. Hope also advises on brand protection programs, including investigations, demand letters, online and social media platform takedowns, domain name disputes, and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings. She is adept at helping clients enforce their rights across all mediums, including addressing unauthorized use of trademarks and copyrighted materials online.
Hope’s leadership within the IP community is well-established. She is a Past Chair of both the State Bar of Michigan (SBM) Intellectual Property Law Section and the Young Lawyers Section, and she previously served as a Commissioner on the SBM Board of Commissioners. Hope has also served on committees within the International Trademark Association (INTA) since 2006, currently serving on the Unreal Campaign Committee, which advances INTA’s consumer awareness initiative designed to educate young consumers on the dangers of counterfeit products. Since 2018, Hope has been consistently recognized by World Trademark Review in its prestigious “WTR 1000” rankings.
Brooks Kushman congratulates Hope on her well-deserved promotion and looks forward to her continued contributions to the firm’s success.
About Brooks Kushman P.C.
Founded in 1983, Brooks Kushman P.C. has built a national reputation as a premier intellectual property and technology law firm. We accomplish this with the understanding that the most effective IP solutions come from putting great minds together – our clients and our own. With offices across the country, we forge strong relationships with corporations, small to medium-sized businesses, and leading universities across the country.
Brooks Kushman counts a number of Fortune 100 Corporations across a variety of industries among its clients. Our attorneys have a deep understanding and broad range of experience in a variety of industries and technologies, including consumer electronics, manufacturing, medical device, computer technology, aerospace, chemicals, biotechnology, and retail. We are also recognized by leading legal publications and rankings, including, Best Lawyers, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, and World Trademark Review. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.
