Av. Christopher M. Taylor

Av. Christopher M. Taylor

Christopher M. Taylor is a shareholder practicing in Butzel Long's Ann Arbor office.

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About Christopher M. Taylor at a glance

Christopher M. Taylor is a contracts, trademark, copyright, business, and ip attorney based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999) and Michigan (2002). Educated at University of Michigan B.A. English University of Michigan B.A. with high distinction University of Michigan B.A. B.M.A. University of Michigan B.A. Vocal Performance University of Michigan B (M.A. English, 1994) and University of Michigan Law School J.D. cum laude University of Michigan Law School J.D. 1997 Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Law Review (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher M. Taylor is a shareholder practicing in Butzel Long's Ann Arbor office
  • He represents businesses, institutions and individuals that wish to exploit, defend and protect their intellectual property, including technology startups, Fortune 100 manufacturers, universities, application service providers, software developers, film producers, television and radio stations, record labels, and authors
  • Mr. Taylor's experience in the areas of business, intellectual property, and entertainment law have included the drafting and negotiation of services, nondisclosure, talent, and supply agreements
  • patent, trademark and copyright licensing
  • mergers and acquisitions
  • information technology and intellectual property management and compliance policies
  • and the prosecution of trademark registration applications and management of trademark portfolios including the defense and prosecution of opposition and cancellation proceedings before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
  • Mr. Taylor ranked 14th in the United States on the CSC Trademark Insider® list of "Q3-2009: Top 50 Trademark Attorneys
  • The Trademark Insider® is developed through analysis of public trademark filings data compiled by the United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Taylor is deeply involved in the community, serving as a member of the Ann Arbor City Council representing the Third Ward
  • His pro bono work includes service as Vice President to 826michigan and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Performance Network Theater
  • Mr. Taylor is a graduate of The University of Michigan School of Law (J.D., cum laude) where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Law Review
  • Also from the University of Michigan, he has received an M.A. in American History
  • a B.M.A. in Vocal Performance with honors
  • and a B.A. in English with high distinction
  • Mr. Taylor served as a judicial clerk for Judge Bruce M. Selya on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • Mr. Taylor is in his second term as a member of the State Bar of Michigan's District G Character and Fitness Committee
  • Experience · Represented a private equity investor in a complicated effort to purchase a major OEM's glass manufacturing operations in North America · Complex, multi-continent acquisitions of companies for an international polymers manufacturer · $75 million acquisition of US and non-US assets
  • complex deal involved acquisition of stock and assets located in North America, Europe, Asia and South America News Media Releases 02.18.10, Butzel Long attorney Christopher M. Taylor ranked 14th in the U.S. on CSC Trademark Insider® list of "Q3-2009: Top 50 Trademark Attorneys" 01.28.10, Butzel Long attorneys featured during Michigan Press Association convention in Grand Rapids Publications Client alerts 10.01.09, Automation Alley Newsletter - October 2009 09.10.09, E-news: Health Care Law - 09/10/09 01.13.09, Article: Automation Alley's 2008 Technology Industry Report Memberships American Intellectual Property Law Association Licensing Executives Society Association of University Technology Managers National Association of College and University Attorneys State Bar of Michigan - District G Character and Fitness Committee Ann Arbor City Council - Member 826michigan - Vice President Performance Network Theater - Board of Directors

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher M. Taylor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher M. Taylor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

Christopher M. Taylor is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Christopher M. Taylor is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Christopher M. Taylor is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ann Arbor are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher M. Taylor

Where is Christopher M. Taylor's law office located?
Christopher M. Taylor's law practice is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher M. Taylor handle?
Christopher M. Taylor focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Christopher M. Taylor practiced law?
Christopher M. Taylor has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Christopher M. Taylor go to law school?
Christopher M. Taylor earned their education at (M.A. English, 1994); (—).
How can I contact Christopher M. Taylor for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher M. Taylor directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Christopher M. Taylor received?
Christopher M. Taylor's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Eğitim

M.A. English
University of Michigan B.A. English University of Michigan B.A. with high distinction University of Michigan B.A. B.M.A. University of Michigan B.A. Vocal Performance University of Michigan B
- 1994
University of Michigan Law School J.D. cum laude University of Michigan Law School J.D. 1997 Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Law Review
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Ödüller

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999
Michigan
Admitted: 2002

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