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“I value building strong foundational relationships with my clients to gain a deep understanding of their brand and provide them with exceptional legal advice and protect their valuable IP assets.”
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Online enforcement is a key strength of Shovein, although she also excels in brand management - World Trademark Review 1000Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Hope worked in the intellectual property department of a major automotive company, where she gained a valuable background in domestic and international trademark law. Hope`s in-house legal experience has given her valuable perspective into providing clients with cost-effective and targeted legal service. She uses this perspective to assist clients across a range of industries on intellectual property matters.
Education
J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, cum laude, Law Review, Frank Murphy Honor Society
B.A., Michigan State University
Organizations & Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
United States Supreme Court
International Trademark Association (INTA), Unreal Campaign
State Bar of Michigan Intellectual Property Law Section, 2017 – 2018 Chair
State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners, 2012 – 2015 Commissioner
State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section, Chair (2013-2014), Chair-Elect (2012-2013), Vice-Chair (2011-2012), Executive Council Member (2007-2011)
Detroit Yacht Club, Vice Commodore
Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America, 2022-2025
“World Trademark Review 1000 Recommended Individual,” Intellectual Asset Management, 2018-2024
“WIPR Leaders” World Intellectual Property Review, 2023
“Women in the Law,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2016
Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2013-2024
“Rising Star,” Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2011-2012
“Top Lawyer,” DBusiness Magazine, 2011-2013, 2016, 2020, 2025
“Up & Coming Lawyer,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2010
Industries
Presentations
Host, “Enforcement: AI and Fair Use,” International Trademark Association (INTA), October 2024
Panelist, “Trademark Year In Review,” IP Con 2022: An Annual Symposium for the Progress for Science and Useful Arts, McCarthy Institute, March 2022
Co-Presenter, “Basic Trademark and Patent Practice for Lawyers and Paralegals,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, IP Basics, November 2020
Co-Presenter, “How Blockchain Technology May Disrupt Trademarks in the Marketplace,” International Trademark Association Annual Meeting, May 2019
Moderator, “44th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, October 2018
Moderator, “Intellectual Property Law Spring Seminar,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, March 2018
Moderator, “43rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, July 2017
Moderator and Speaker, “Basic Trademark and Patent Practice for Lawyers and Paralegals,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, The State Bar of Michigan Intellectual Property Section, October 2017
Moderator, “42nd Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, July 2016
Co-Presenter, “Intellectual Property Strategies,” Automation Alley Entrepreneur Law Seminar, October 2015
Panelist, “Digital marketing as an asset for your brand?” Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Luxury Brand & Retail Forum, September 2015
Presenter, “12 Intellectual Property Mistakes & How to Avoid Them,” Brooks Kushman Lunch & Learn, November 2013
Speaker, “Online Trade-Mark and Copyright Infringement in Today’s Virtual World,” Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, 87th Annual Meeting, September 2013
Speaker, “Brand Management on the Internet,” Center for International Legal Studies (CILS), January 2013
Panelist, “Careers in Intellectual Property,” Michigan State University College of Law, November 2010
Panelist, Roundtable Discussion with Law Students, Intellectual Property Law Spring Seminar, March 2009 & 2010
Co-presenter, “Preparing to Practice Intellectual Property Law,” University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, January 2008
Co-presenter, “Trademark and Trade Dress Fundamentals,” presentation on behalf of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association to members of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, January 2006
Publications
Featured, “Intellectual Property Law is Hashing Things Out,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, February 2016
Co-Author, “Hey, What’s the Big Idea?! Why Estate Planners Need to Understand the Basics of Intellectual Property,” Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal, Winter 2014
Author, “Trademarks in the Internet Age: Use of Trademarks by Search Engine Ad Programs,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, October 2007
Author, “U.S. Entry into the Madrid Protocol: Time to Re-evaluate Your Trademark Portfolio?” 10 No. 4 Andrews Intellectual Property Litigation Rep. 14, July 2003
Insights
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Six Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized as Trademark Leaders; Firm Recognized in World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
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Brooks Kushman Announces Hope Shovein Elected to Serve as Co-Chair of Trademarks
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Eight Brooks Kushman Attorneys Ranked As 2025 Best Lawyers; Frank Angileri Recognized As 2025 Lawyer of the Year
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Nine Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named to 2024 Super Lawyers; Three Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
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Seven Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized as Trademark Leaders; Firm Recognized in World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
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Six Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2023 Super Lawyers; One Attorney Honored As Rising Star
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Five Brooks Kushman Attorneys Ranked As 2024 Best Lawyers; Frank Angileri Recognized As 2024 Lawyer of the Year
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Hope Shovein Panelist at The McCarthy Institute’s Debut IP Conference in Phoenix
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Hope Shovein Panelist at The McCarthy Institute’s Debut IP Conference in Phoenix
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Seven Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized As Trademark Leaders; Firm Recognized In World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
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Four Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized As Trademark Leaders, Firm Earns Gold Honor In World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
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Six Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2019 Super Lawyers List; Seven Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
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Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2018 Super Lawyers List; Eight Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
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Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2017 Super Lawyers List; Ten Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
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Eight Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2016 Super Lawyers List; Eight Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
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Brooks Kushman Attorney Named Among 2016 “Women in the Law” By Michigan Lawyers Weekly
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Brooks Kushman Senior Attorney Discusses Hashtag Trademarks in Michigan Lawyers Weekly
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Brooks Kushman Senior Attorney Featured in Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal
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Hope Shovein Elected Chair of the Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan
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Four Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named to 2013 Super Lawyers List; Ten Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
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Brooks Kushman Stomps on Multiple Sclerosis: Honored by Multiple Sclerosis Society for Fundraising Efforts
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Trademarks in the Internet Age: Use of Trademarks by Search Engine Ad Programs
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Four Lawyers from Brooks Kushman Named to Intellectual Property Owners Association Committees
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Six Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized as Trademark Leaders; Firm Recognized in World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
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Brooks Kushman Announces Hope Shovein Elected to Serve as Co-Chair of Trademarks
Client Alerts
2025 USPTO Trademark Fee Changes
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Three Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named as DBusiness “Top Lawyers” for 2025
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Hope Shovein and Erica Klazmer to Host Upcoming INTA Roundtable
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Eight Brooks Kushman Attorneys Ranked As 2025 Best Lawyers; Frank Angileri Recognized As 2025 Lawyer of the Year
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Nine Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named to 2024 Super Lawyers; Three Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
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Brooks Kushman Attorneys to Attend INTA Annual Conference
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Seven Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized as Trademark Leaders; Firm Recognized in World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
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Six Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named to INTA Committees
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Seven Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized as Trademark Leaders; Firm Recognized in World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
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Six Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2023 Super Lawyers; One Attorney Honored As Rising Star
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Five Brooks Kushman Attorneys Ranked As 2024 Best Lawyers; Frank Angileri Recognized As 2024 Lawyer of the Year
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Two Brooks Kushman Attorneys Listed in WIPR Leaders 2023 Directory
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Seven Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized as Trademark Leaders; Firm Recognized in World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
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Nine Brooks Kushman Attorneys Recognized In Best Lawyers
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Hope Shovein Panelist at The McCarthy Institute’s Debut IP Conference in Phoenix
Presentations
Hope Shovein Panelist at The McCarthy Institute’s Debut IP Conference in Phoenix
Press Releases
Seven Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized As Trademark Leaders; Firm Recognized In World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
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Brooks Kushman Shareholder Hope Shovein Presented at ICLE Seminar
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Four Brooks Kushman Shareholders Recognized As Trademark Leaders, Firm Earns Gold Honor In World Trademark Review 1000 Listing
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A Heartfelt Tribute to Brooks Kushman Attorney George Mosher, Jr.
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Ten Brooks Kushman Shareholders Named To 2020 Top Lawyers List
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Six Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2019 Super Lawyers List; Seven Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
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Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2018 Super Lawyers List; Eight Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
Blog
Federal Circuit Rules That Scandalous and Immoral Trademarks May Be Registered
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Two Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named to INTA Committees
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Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2017 Super Lawyers List; Ten Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
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Brooks Kushman Attorneys to Present at State Bar of Michigan IP Law Section: Basic Trademark & Patent Practice for Lawyers and Paralegals
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Brooks Kushman Attorney Elected State Bar IP Chair
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Hope Shovein Recognized as LMG Rising Star
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Walk MS in Detroit, MI Exceeds Fundraising Goal
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Brooks Kushman Hosts Workshop For Girl Scouts
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Eight Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2016 Super Lawyers List; Eight Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
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Brooks Kushman Attorney Named Among 2016 “Women in the Law” By Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Media Coverage
Brooks Kushman Senior Attorney Discusses Hashtag Trademarks in Michigan Lawyers Weekly
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Eleven Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named Top Lawyers
Presentations
Brooks Kushman Attorney to Present at MIP Luxury Brand & Retail Forum
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Fifteen Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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Brooks Kushman Hosts Women in IP Global Networking Event
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Brooks Kushman Senior Attorney Featured in Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal
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Sixteen Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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Hope Shovein Elected Chair of the Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan
Media Coverage
Four Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named to 2013 Super Lawyers List; Ten Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
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Brooks Kushman’s Shovein Honored as “Up & Coming Lawyer”
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Women Helping Women
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Brooks Kushman Stomps on Multiple Sclerosis: Honored by Multiple Sclerosis Society for Fundraising Efforts
Publications
Trademarks in the Internet Age: Use of Trademarks by Search Engine Ad Programs
Press Releases
Four Lawyers from Brooks Kushman Named to Intellectual Property Owners Association Committees
Presentations
Trademark and Trade Dress Fundamentals
Press Releases
International Trademark Association Committee Appointment
Practice Areas
Industries
“I value building strong foundational relationships with my clients to gain a deep understanding of their brand and provide them with exceptional legal advice and protect their valuable IP assets.”
Online enforcement is a key strength of Shovein, although she also excels in brand management - World Trademark Review 1000Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Hope worked in the intellectual property department of a major automotive company, where she gained a valuable background in domestic and international trademark law. Hope`s in-house legal experience has given her valuable perspective into providing clients with cost-effective and targeted legal service. She uses this perspective to assist clients across a range of industries on intellectual property matters.
Education
J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, cum laude, Law Review, Frank Murphy Honor Society
B.A., Michigan State University
Organizations & Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
United States Supreme Court
International Trademark Association (INTA), Unreal Campaign
State Bar of Michigan Intellectual Property Law Section, 2017 – 2018 Chair
State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners, 2012 – 2015 Commissioner
State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section, Chair (2013-2014), Chair-Elect (2012-2013), Vice-Chair (2011-2012), Executive Council Member (2007-2011)
Detroit Yacht Club, Vice Commodore
Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America, 2022-2025
“World Trademark Review 1000 Recommended Individual,” Intellectual Asset Management, 2018-2024
“WIPR Leaders” World Intellectual Property Review, 2023
“Women in the Law,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2016
Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2013-2024
“Rising Star,” Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2011-2012
“Top Lawyer,” DBusiness Magazine, 2011-2013, 2016, 2020, 2025
“Up & Coming Lawyer,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2010
Industries
Presentations
Host, “Enforcement: AI and Fair Use,” International Trademark Association (INTA), October 2024
Panelist, “Trademark Year In Review,” IP Con 2022: An Annual Symposium for the Progress for Science and Useful Arts, McCarthy Institute, March 2022
Co-Presenter, “Basic Trademark and Patent Practice for Lawyers and Paralegals,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, IP Basics, November 2020
Co-Presenter, “How Blockchain Technology May Disrupt Trademarks in the Marketplace,” International Trademark Association Annual Meeting, May 2019
Moderator, “44th Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, October 2018
Moderator, “Intellectual Property Law Spring Seminar,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, March 2018
Moderator, “43rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, July 2017
Moderator and Speaker, “Basic Trademark and Patent Practice for Lawyers and Paralegals,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, The State Bar of Michigan Intellectual Property Section, October 2017
Moderator, “42nd Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute,” Institute of Continuing Legal Education, July 2016
Co-Presenter, “Intellectual Property Strategies,” Automation Alley Entrepreneur Law Seminar, October 2015
Panelist, “Digital marketing as an asset for your brand?” Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Luxury Brand & Retail Forum, September 2015
Presenter, “12 Intellectual Property Mistakes & How to Avoid Them,” Brooks Kushman Lunch & Learn, November 2013
Speaker, “Online Trade-Mark and Copyright Infringement in Today’s Virtual World,” Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, 87th Annual Meeting, September 2013
Speaker, “Brand Management on the Internet,” Center for International Legal Studies (CILS), January 2013
Panelist, “Careers in Intellectual Property,” Michigan State University College of Law, November 2010
Panelist, Roundtable Discussion with Law Students, Intellectual Property Law Spring Seminar, March 2009 & 2010
Co-presenter, “Preparing to Practice Intellectual Property Law,” University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, January 2008
Co-presenter, “Trademark and Trade Dress Fundamentals,” presentation on behalf of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association to members of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, January 2006
Publications
Featured, “Intellectual Property Law is Hashing Things Out,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, February 2016
Co-Author, “Hey, What’s the Big Idea?! Why Estate Planners Need to Understand the Basics of Intellectual Property,” Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal, Winter 2014
Author, “Trademarks in the Internet Age: Use of Trademarks by Search Engine Ad Programs,” Michigan Lawyers Weekly, October 2007
Author, “U.S. Entry into the Madrid Protocol: Time to Re-evaluate Your Trademark Portfolio?” 10 No. 4 Andrews Intellectual Property Litigation Rep. 14, July 2003