Kathleen G. Mellon

3001 W. Big Beaver Road

Suite 624

Troy, MI 48084

248-649-3333 P

248-244-0116 D

248-649-3338 F

mellon@youngbasile.com

Kathleen G. Mellon

Kathleen Mellon is an associate with the firm's Troy office. She joined Young Basile in 1978.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Mellon was an assistant prosecuting attorney in Oakland County, Michigan.

Practice Summary:

Ms. Mellon concentrates her practice on trademark and copyright law.

During her 25+ years of experience, she has handled over 1000 trademark and copyright registrations in the US and throughout the world.

Ms. Mellon has handled hundreds of contested matters, including dozens of matters before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Her most recent victory was General Motors Corporation v. ICRC (Opp. No. 91152661, 2007).

She is an experienced advisor, helping clients enforce trademark rights and avoid infringing the rights of mark owners. She also handles licensing and other transactions.

Representative Clients:

Ms. Mellon represents a range of clients, including manufacturers, software publishers, online service providers, entertainers and entrepreneurs. Marks that Ms. Mellon has recently handled include Weathernews, StartUpNation, The China Closet and Autorama.

Professional Activities:

• State Bar of Michigan
• Intellectual Property Law Section
• Computer Law Section
• Entertainment Law Section
• MPLA

Education:

• University of Detroit School of Law J.D., 1976, cum laude
• University of Detroit, Graduate studies, 1969-1972
• Marygrove College, B.A., 1968

Admitted to Practice:

• State of Michigan,, 1976
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern
• District of Michigan, 1986