Emily Kappers focuses her practice on trademark, trade dress, copyright, and unfair competition law. Emily represents a diverse range of clients, from large corporations to start-up companies both in the United States and internationally.
Emily’s trademark prosecution and counseling practice includes the clearance, prosecution, and enforcement of trademarks. Emily partners with her clients to develop, grow, and maintain their trademark portfolios, and advises clients on trademark protection in the United States and in key foreign jurisdictions, including China and the European Union.
Emily’s litigation experience includes representing clients in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board oppositions and cancellation actions, and in civil litigation in federal district court.
Emily is experienced with domain name disputes under the Uniform Name Dispute Resolution Policy, and skilled in assisting clients with online intellectual property protection.
Emily is active in both the legal and Chicago community. Emily serves as the Chair of the Chicago Women in Intellectual Property (ChiWIP)’s Social Events and Networking Committee, and as a board member of the Ravinia Associates Board.
Recognition
- Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2019–2021
- Illinois Rising Star, Managing Intellectual Property magazine, 2020
Affiliations
- International Trademark Association
- Chicago Women in IP, Chair of Social Events and Networking Committee
- Ravinia Associates Board, Board Member
Publications
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"Recent Sixth Circuit Decision in Ohio State University v. Redbubble, Inc. May Burst the Bubble for Online Marketplaces' Defenses of Non-Infringement,"
IP Insights
(May 19, 2021).
Contacts: Virginia Wolk Marino, Emily Kappers
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"The Wedding is Off: Second Circuit Vacates Summary Judgment in Tiffany Engagement Ring Case,"
IP Insights
(September 28, 2020).
Contacts: Jeffery A. Handelman, Emily Kappers
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"U.S. Copyright Office and Lawmakers Agree: The DMCA Fails to Function in the New Millennium,"
IP Insights
(June 8, 2020).
Contacts: Virginia Wolk Marino, Emily Kappers
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"Federal Circuit Deems Multi-Color Product Packaging Marks Inherently Distinctive,"
IP Insights
(April 29, 2020).
Contacts: Virginia Wolk Marino, Emily Kappers
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"USPTO Now Requires U.S. Licensed Attorneys in all Trademark Matters,"
IP Insights
(August 5, 2019).
Contacts: Virginia Wolk Marino, Emily Kappers
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"USPTO Issues Examination Guide on Trademark Applications for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Goods and Services,"
IP Insights
(June 11, 2019).
Contacts: Virginia Wolk Marino, Emily Kappers
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"Mission Products v. Tempnology: SCOTUS Holds that Rejection of Trademark License in Bankruptcy Does Not Terminate the Right to Use the Mark,"
IP Insights
(May 22, 2019).
Contacts: David S. Fleming, Emily Kappers
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"Cutting the Dead Wood: The USPTO's Post-Registration Trademark Use Audit Program,"
IP Insights
(November 16, 2018).
Contacts: Howard Michael, Emily Kappers
Media Mentions
Firm News & Announcements