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Louis K. Ebling Lou's practice concentrates on all aspects of United States and international trademark law. Lou is a proactive, common sense counselor with significant experience in global portfolio management, transactions, licensing, brand creation, and internet issues. Lou's clients include consumer product and industrial manufacturers, service providers, foreign law firms and corporations. Lou is an active member of the International Trademark Association, presently serving on the U.S. Legislation Subcommittee, and immediate past Chair of the US Roundtables Project Team.
Education
A.B., English, with Honors, magna cum laude, Albion College, 1984, Phi Beta Kappa
J.D., University of Michigan, 1987
Admitted to Practice
Ohio
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
International Trademark Association; Member U.S. Legislation Subcommittee; immediate past Chair, U.S. Roundtables Project Team
Cincinnati Bar Association, Intellectual Property Litigation Committee
Achievements in Areas of Concentration
Among the most active in trademark prosecution in the Midwest
Active international practice with established associations in over 140 countries
Honors and Awards
Who's Who Legal USA - Trademarks, 2006
America's Leading Lawyers for Business, The Client's Guide, 2004
"Ohio Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics Magazine, 2005 - 2008
Listed in Chambers America's Leading Lawyers, 2004 - 2007
Best Lawyers in America, 2005
Selected Publications and Presentations
October 2007 - "Protecting Your Customer Base and Intellectual Property," Covington Business Council, Covington, Kentucky
October 2006 - "Creative Solutions to Trademark Disputes: Drafting Settlement and Coexistence Agreements," INTA Roundtable Cincinnati
December 2005 - Berlin Germany; Project Board, INTA European Law Forum; Moderator, "Trademarks: The Importance of Evidence and Other Burning Issues Forum"
October 2005 - "Trademark Registry Scams," Cincinnati Business Courier
September 2004 - "Checklist for Protecting Trade Secrets and Confidential Business Information," Greenebaum Doll & McDonald Client Seminar, Cincinnati
September 2004 - Brussels Belgium; Project Board, INTA Famous and Well-Known Marks Forum, Moderator; "Welcome to the Real World" Kick-Off Session
August 2004 - "Protecting intellectual Property in China," Greenebaum Doll & McDonald Client Seminar, Cincinnati
June 2004 - Forbes Radio "World Business Monitor" interview; American Airlines Sky Radio
May 2004 - "Common Issues Facing Examining Attorneys," INTA Annual Meeting, Atlanta
October 2003 - "Protecting Your Intellectual Property Overseas," 16th Annual Kentucky International Trade Conference
September 2003 - "Addressing Confusion and Descriptiveness Refusals: Easy as PIE," INTA Trademark Administrators Conference, New Orleans Louisiana
May 2002 - "Common Concerns and Practical Solutions for the Trademark Professional," INTA Annual Meeting
January 2001 - "Trademark Prosecution Strategies," INTA Roundtable, Cincinnati
May 2000 - Trademark Fair Use: What are the Boundaries? INTA Annual Meeting
June 1999 - "Registering Trademarks," Clermont Chamber of Commerce Intercom
May 1999 - "Protecting Your Good Name Through Trademark," Cincinnati Business Courier
May 1999 - "Searching and Clearance of 'Non-Traditional' Marks," INTA Annual Meeting
February 1999 - "Understanding Basic Trademark Law Principles," Lorman Education Services, Cincinnati Ohio.
May 1998 - "Dilution is Remedy for Internet Mark Misuse," The National Law Journal (with K. Kreider).
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