Marjory G. Basile
Office
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- +1.313.963.6420
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- +1.313.496.7500
Services
Industries
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, J.D., 1979
Marygrove College, B.A. 1963
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. Courts of Appeals
- Sixth Circuit
- Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court
- Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
As the inaugural leader of our Intellectual Property Practice Group, Marjory Basile has experience in trademark procurement and trademark infringement litigation.
Through her efforts, she has obtained a significant docket of registered trademarks for her clients as well as several preliminary injunctions and trial verdicts. Although her practice largely revolves around trademarks, Marjory also has considerable experience in copyright matters and patent licensing and is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In addition, she is increasingly doing more dispute resolution by acting as an arbitrator in complex commercial disputes.
Representative Matters
Marjory helped Faygo Beverages Inc. secure its Ohana, non-carbonated drink line. She had to assure the name had widespread appeal, and that it stood apart from the names of other beverages. While the Ohana name worked, another suggestion, Moon Mist, was turned down because it was too similar to a product by another firm.
Honors
University of Detroit-Mercy, J.D., summa cum laude
Best Lawyers in America
2015 Detroit Litigation - Patent Lawyer of the Year
2014 Detroit Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year
2012 Detroit Litigation - Patent Lawyer of the Year
Intellectual Property Law 2007-2011
Litigation-Intellectual Property, Litigation-Patent, and Trademark Law 2012-present
Michigan Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women Michigan Super Lawyers 2007-present; Intellectual Property Litigation 2006-present
DBusiness Magazine, Intellectual Property 2011-present
World Trademark Review 6th Ed. WTR 1000, Leading Trademark Practitioner, 2016
Professional Activities
American Bar Association, Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services, 2011-2014; Standing Committee on Pre-Paid Legal Services, 2005-2011; Section of Intellectual Property Law, Trademark Office Practice Committee, 2001-present, Patent Policy Committee, 1992-1995, Patent Marking Subcommittee, 1993-1996, University Intellectual Property Committee, Chair, 2005-2006, Licensing Committee Chair, 2006-2006, Security Interest Committee, Chair 2008-2010; Section of Litigation, Division Chair 2006-2007, Intellectual Property Litigation Committee, 1995-present, Co-chair, 2002-2006, Regional Meetings Subcommittee, Co-chair, 1999-2002, State Bar of Michigan 21st Century Practice Task Force Appointee 2015-2016
American Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2007-present
Eastern District of Michigan Intellectual Property Inn of Court, Master, 2013-2016
State Bar of Michigan, Intellectual Property Law Section; Computer Law Section; Commissioner-at-Large, 2000-2003; House of Delegates Representative, Michigan Delegation, 2004-2008
Michigan State Bar Foundation, 2003-present
Oakland County Bar Association, Mediator
American Arbitration Association, Complex Case Program Panel
Michigan Intellectual Property Lawyers' Association
Software Patent Institute, Charter Member
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Mortgage Bankers' Association, Legal Issues Committee
American Prepaid Legal Services Institute, Board Member, 2005-present
Litigation Council of America, Charter Fellow
Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society, Member, 2002-present
Civic, Cultural & Social Activities
Qualifications Review Committee for the Federal Eastern District of Michigan, 2001
Detroit Regional Chamber, Alumni Association, Detroit Leadership VIII
Visiting Nurse Association, Ad Hoc Committee for Women Drivers
The Detroit Institute of Arts, Founders' Society
Congressman Knollenberg Reelection Committee
Detroit Athletic Club
Speeches
"Hot Topics in IP," Panelist, PricewaterhouseCoopers Leadership Forum, Scottsdale, Arizona, February 2006
"Arbitrating Intellectual Property Disputes," American Arbitration Association, November 2005
"Protecting your Client's Intellectual Property: Strategies for The Business Lawyer," Institute of Continuing Legal Education, November 2003
"Strategic IP Issues at Business Formation," co-sponsored by ICLE and the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, November 2003
"Fortify Your Network against Cyber Attacks and Internal SNAFUs," Detroit Regional Chamber, June 2002
"Copyright Basics," presentation to the American Society of Business Publications Editors, May 2002
"Proprietary Rights in Cyberspace," Miller Canfield E-Business Symposium, Troy, Michigan, April 2000; Ann Arbor, Michigan, June 2000; Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 2001; and Kalamazoo, Michigan, June 2001
"IP Implications in Business Deals Involving Technology," Paneist, E-Commerce and Technology Law Institute, Business Law Section, Computer Law Section, Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and ICLE, June 2001
"Copyright Basics," American Society of Media Photographers, March 2001
"E-commerce Law: What Every Business Lawyer Should Know," Institute of Continuing Legal Education, November 2000
"Understanding Basic Trademark Law in Michigan," Lorman Educational Services, March 1999
Trade Secret Law in Michigan, Business Section, State Bar of Michigan Spring Institute, 1998
"Copyright Law Comparison U.S. and Canada," Canadian Consulate Symposium, 1998
"Doing Business in Canada--Protecting Intellectual Property Across the Border," Walsh College, 1993
"Copyright Issues in Public Speaking," Michigan Association of Public Speakers, 1991
Publications
Interview: "Patented style: Detroit attorney puts her stamp on trademark law," Legal News, October 19, 2011
"Annual Review of Intellectual Property Law Developments 2010," (Contributing author), American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
"Ethical Issues: 40 Solutions for Litigators," American Bar Association, Litigation Section, 2005
"Protecting Your Competitive Edge: Developing Effective Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Agreements," Enterprise Magazine, September/October 2005, Michigan Manufacturing Association
"Boom in Software Technology Creates Chaos for Patent Law," Hot Points, Summer 2002
"Doing Business on the Internet," A Practical Guide to E-Business Law, ICLE, June 2001
"Proprietary Rights in Cyberspace," Miller Canfield E-Business Symposium Program Materials, April 2000
"Protecting Intellectual Property Ownership Rights," Employment Relations Today, Winter 1990-91
ABA Business Law Section Annual Survey of Intellectual Property Law, Coauthor, 1998-00
"Patent Arbitration," Co-author, ADR Handbook for Michigan Practitioners, American Arbitration Association, 1996
"Opening Statements," Michigan Civil Procedure During Trial, 2nd ed.
