Lisabeth H. Coakley

Lisabeth Coakley is a Principal in the firm specializing in trademark matters with 30 years of combined experience as in-house and outside counsel. Beth works closely with clients to develop worldwide strategies for achieving their business objectives in branding, and prosecutes, enforces, licenses, and maintains trademarks in over 150 countries. She has an extensive prosecution and administrative litigation practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and has chaired several civil jury trials. She also has experience in matters involving counterfeit goods, U.S. Customs seizures, e-commerce, domain name disputes, dilution, and unfair trade issues.

Beth developed the firm's internet trademark portal which allows Harness Dickey's clients to access their entire IP portfolio online, and she continues to develop system enhancements in response to individual client needs. Recognizing the importance of a client’s trademark equities, Beth frequently takes steps to leverage the value of trademarks through licensing, cross-branding, and the firm's global network of associates.

In addition to providing clients with prompt and practical solutions, Beth is a certified Neutral commercial arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, was appointed to the Panel of Neutrals for the INTA Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, is a certified Mediator, has served as an expert witness and as a teaching fellow. Prior to joining the firm, she worked for the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and was in-house counsel for the world’s largest retailer where she held the position of Vice President and Intellectual Property Counsel.

Education

Honors & Distinctions

• Best Lawyers in America voted 2010, 2011
• Michigan Super Lawyer, Intellectual Property, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 

Professional Affiliations

• International Trademark Association
• Michigan Intellectual Property Association
• American Bar Association