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Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced the expansion of its Chicago office with trademark partner Kourtney Mulcahy

"Kourtney adds important depth to our intellectual property team,” said Michael Switzer, chair of Akerman’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. “She manages her clients’ trademark portfolios nationally and internationally, across many sectors including manufacturing, cannabis, agriculture, cosmetics and beauty, and food and beverage.”

Mulcahy has experience in all areas of trademark law, including: domain name issues, right of publicity, social media, digital and print advertising, and marketing. She has represented clients before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and around the country in trademark/trade dress infringement, dilution, cybersquatting, counterfeiting, and unfair competition claims. Mulcahy also handles licensing matters for clients—drafting and negotiating license agreements—in the areas of entertainment, technology, sports, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, consumer products, manufacturing, food products, healthcare, retail, restaurant, financial, commercial, educational, and charitable services.

In the last year, Akerman has attracted six lawyers to the Chicago office, including tax partner Mary Samsa, labor and employment partner Amy Moor Gaylord, and litigation partner Amy Doehring.

About Akerman
Akerman LLP is a top 100 U.S. law firm recognized among the most forward thinking firms in the industry by Financial Times. Its more than 700 lawyers and business professionals collaborate with the world’s most successful enterprises and entrepreneurs to navigate change, seize opportunities, and help drive innovation and growth. Akerman is known for its results in middle market M&A and complex disputes, and for helping clients achieve their most important business objectives in the financial services, real estate and other dynamic sectors across the United States and Latin America.

Akerman's Intellectual Property Practice Group serves clients worldwide in all areas of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and the Internet. Ranked nationally by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in intellectual property litigation, the group handles complex and high-profile cases spanning a range of industries, including technology, life sciences, fashion, entertainment and sports, and chemical, among others.

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