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  • Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 2006), magna cum laude
    Hamline Law Review; CALI awards; Dean’s Scholarship
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (2002), magna cum laude

  • Minnesota

Kari B. Frank

Associate
Minneapolis
P: (612) 492-6863
F: (612) 340-8856
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Ms. Frank is a member of Dorsey’s Trademark, Copyright, and Brand Management group. Her practice currently includes trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, as well as domain name acquisition and enforcement, trademark licensing, and intellectual property due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.

Representative Work

  • Advises clients on the availability, registrability, and strength of proposed trademarks and trade dress
  • Develops strategies for creating and managing U.S. and international trademark portfolios
  • Drafts and responds to demand letters, implements enforcement strategies, and advises clients regarding enforceability of trademarks
  • Advises clients regarding domain name cybersquatting and keyword issues and disputes, including sending demand letters and filing UDRP proceedings
  • Prepares intellectual property agreements, including assignments, licenses, settlement agreements, and domain name transfers
  • Works with foreign associates regarding registration of new trademarks for clients and enforcement of existing trademarks
  • Advises clients on copyright issues including infringement and licensing
  • Obtains copyright registrations for clients
  • Assists with trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
  • Advises clients on contests and sweepstakes and drafts rules
  • Counsels clients on social media issues

Professional Activities

  • Member, International Trademark Association, American Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association