Atty. J. Michael "Mike" Hurst
Mike Hurst’s practice is concentrated in the area of intellectual property law. He has extensive experience in trademark prosecution, protection and portfolio management, copyright matters, domain names, brand management counseling, social media and Web 2.0 issues, as well as intellectual property licensing, both in the U.S. and internationally.
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J. Michael "Mike" Hurst is a trademark, copyright, and entertainment attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association and California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1998) and Duke University (BS, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mike Hurst’s practice is concentrated in the area of intellectual property law
- He has extensive experience in trademark prosecution, protection and portfolio management, copyright matters, domain names, brand management counseling, social media and Web 2.0 issues, as well as intellectual property licensing, both in the U.S. and internationally
- Prior to joining Keating Muething & Klekamp, Mike served as Corporate Counsel-IP at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, Illinois
- He serves as co-leader of the firm's multi-disciplinary Evolving Media & Technology Team
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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