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Lisa M. DuRoss

Professional Experience

Ms. DuRoss has practiced trademark and copyright law since 1986. Her practice is devoted to all phases of trademark and copyright procurement, licensing, maintenance and enforcement on a global basis. She joined Harness Dickey in 2000 and became an equity principal in 2004.

As an adjunct professor, she developed and taught a curriculum entitled "Protecting Your Ideas." Ms. DuRoss has served as an expert witness in a number of trademark cases. She has also lived and studied in Paris, France.

Education

J.D., University of Detroit
B.A. in French, Mount Holyoke College
Highlights & Representative Results
  • Jones v. Nino Homes, 858 F.2d 274 (C.A. 6th 1988) 
  • U.S. Structures v. J.P. Structures, 130 F.3d 1185 (C.A. 6th 1997)

Professional Affiliations

  • International Trademark Law Association 
  • Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association

Speaking Engagements

Ms. DuRoss has been a frequent speaker on various intellectual property topics, including the Copyright Fair Use Doctrine in the educational arena.

Languages

  • French, professional proficiency
Lisa M. DuRoss Attorney

Lisa M. DuRoss

Principal
Detroit Metro Office
(248) 641-1600
duross@hdp.com
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Assistant: Jessica Gant
(248) 341-1304
jgant@hdp.com
Bar & Court Admissions
Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Eastern District of Michigan