Av. Christopher M. Taylor
Christopher M. Taylor is a shareholder practicing in Butzel Long's Ann Arbor office.
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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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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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