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Karen joined the firm in August 2006 to establish an Intellectual Property Law Section and enhance our commercial/transactional group. Karen helps companies and individuals protect their creative assets and document contractual relationships of all types. Clients include artists, writers, software developers, publishers, entrepreneurs and businesses of all varieties and sizes. Focus areas:
Copyright Protection
Trademark Protection
Trade Secrets Protection
Technology Agreements
Development and Manufacturing Agreements
Marketing, Distribution & Agency Agreements
Domain name and web issues
Web Agreements
Arts & Entertainment Agreements
Licensing
Publishing Agreements
Infringement Issues
Employment, Confidentiality, Non-Compete Agreements
Karen began law practice in Atlanta, Georgia and is licensed in both Georgia and Florida. After practicing in house at CSX Transportation, Karen established a boutique intellectual property firm in Jacksonville, Florida. She leads our intellectual property group at BMD.
Education
Emory School of Law, J.D., 1989 with Distinction; Chosen Most Outstanding Woman Law Student
Yale University, B.A., 1981; French Literature and Theatre Studies; Sorbonne III, L'Institut des Etudes Politiques and a Comedie Francaise Theatre Atelier during Junior Year in
France
Certifications
Board Certified, Intellectual Property Law
Courts & Bar Associations
Florida and Georgia Bar Associations
Jacksonville Bar Association
U.S. District Court, Middle District, Florida
Professional & Civic Affiliations
Jacksonville Bar Association -Chair of Computer Law & Technology Committee
Women Business Owners - Board Member 2005 - Present & Secretary 2006 - 2007
Small Business Resource Network Marketing Committee 2006 - 2007
International and Government Affairs Committees of Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Women's Business Center - Marketing Committee Member
American Bar Association: Intellectual Property, Technology Law and Business Sections
St. Johns River Keepers
Much Ado About Books, former committee chair.
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