Much of Julie’s career has involved federal court litigation with extensive experience in obtaining preliminary injunctive relief. She is passionate about protecting and defending her clients’ valuable trademarks and copyrights at all levels, including in infringement matters worldwide, and in particular at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Julie works closely with trusted associates worldwide to resolve disputes and protect her clients’ trademark rights through opposition and cancellation practice.
Julie is Peer Review Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell, is listed with Best Lawyers of America, Leading Lawyers®, was named a 2010 Top Lawyer in Metro Detroit, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers®. According to her, to give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.
Julie earned her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, and her B.S. in Chemistry, with distinction, from the University of Michigan. She is a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), Intellectual Property Law Section of the Michigan Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA), and American Bar Association (ABA).
Julie enjoys spending time with her family and their three dogs and traveling.