Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D., with distinction, 2022)
- Minnesota State University, Mankato (B.S., ACS Certified, cum laude, 2019)
Admissions
- Nebraska (2022: Sustaining Member)
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2022)
- U.S. District Court of Nebraska (2022)
News
McGrath North Welcomes New Lawyers from Three Law Schools
McGrath North is excited to announce the hiring of new associates Micah Q. Carlson, Jeanne J. Kelley and Avram N. Tynes. All three clerked with the firm during their law school careers and will join the Business and Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Labor, Employment and Benefits teams.
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Events
IP Basics for Non-IP Practitioners
Last week, McGrath North’s Intellectual Property group hosted a CLE seminar titled “Intellectual Property Basics for Non-IP Practitioners" in Sioux City, IA. This educational event helped attendees gain a comprehensive understanding of IP rights.
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Publications
More PublicationsThat Looks… Unique And Confusing: An Overview On Design Patents And Trade Dress
Design patents and trade dress registrations are often overlooked as a means of protecting intellectual property. Understanding the differences and similarities between each can guide decision making in order to capitalize on commercial success or keep products competitive in the market.
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To Label Or Not To Label: A Pending Case May Change The Scope Of Design Patent Protection
For decades it was understood that design patent infringement could not be avoided by simply adding a trademark to a patented design. See L.A. Gear, Inc. v. Thom McAn Shoe Co., 988 F.2d 1117, 1125-26 (Fed. Cir. 1993). That line is blurring as Columbia Sportswear N. Am., Inc. v. Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc returns to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Columbia Sportswear N. Am., Inc. v. Seirus Innovative Accessories, 3:15-CV-00064 (September 22, 2021).
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- Nebraska State Bar Association
- CALI Excellence Awards in Patent Law, International Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Law (University of Nebraska College of Law)
- National Finalist in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office National Patent Drafting Competition
- Registered Patent Attorney
- Collegian of the Year (Minnesota State University, Mankato)