Lauren Edelman Willens

Experience

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  Brooks Kushman P.C.

  Apr 2013 - Nov 2016

  Associate Attorney

  I was involved in a variety of litigation matters regarding patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, as well as trade dress, trade secret, and contract related matters. I have experience with post-grant review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board on behalf of both the patent owner and petitioner. My practice extends beyond litigation and includes clearance, procurement, maintenance, licensing and enforcement of trademark rights.

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  Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

  Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

  Associate Attorney

  Litigated and defended intellectual property and commercial matters for diverse technologies, including FDA, medical devices, software, and automotive industries. Argued dispositive motions in Federal District Court.

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  JONES DAY®

  Mar 2018 - May 2020

  Associate Attorney in Trademarks, Unfair Competition & Copyright at JONES DAY®

  • Litigated and defended intellectual property and commercial matters for Fortune 50 Companies.• Prosecuted and enforced global trademark portfolios on behalf of large clients in health care, life sciences, commercial products, fashion, automotive, etc. • Evaluated third party IP rights and conducted due diligence on IP rights in commercial transactions.• Counseled clients regarding copyright fair use, rights of publicity, and other risk assessments.• Advised clients regarding compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations. Show less

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  Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.

  May 2021 - Jan 2023

  Partner

  Counseled on, prosecuted, and enforced global trademark portfolios on behalf of a variety of corporate clients in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, health care, medical device, commercial goods, etc. Counseled clients regarding copyright fair use, rights of publicity, and other risk assessments. Engaged with foreign counsel regarding international trademark use and registration. Supervised and managed administrative proceedings related to trademarks and copyrights. Drafted and negotiated various commercial and technology agreements including Software as a Service (SaaS), Master Service Agreements, Data Protection Agreements, License Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, Material Transfer Agreement, Clinical Research Agreements, etc. Advised clients on data privacy and cybersecurity issues. Show less

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  Henry Ford Health

  Jan 2023 - now

  Senior Counsel

  Handle all legal issues for the Supply Chain, Information Technology, Privacy, and Research groups as well as the Henry Ford Innovation Institute and the International Affairs Program. Advise and lead organization on corporate issues, including healthcare, information technology, generative AI, legal risk and risk mitigation, commercial contracts, data privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property (IP), governance, research, compliance, policies and procedures, regulatory matters, among others. Direct and oversee contract practice group for enterprise and develop and implement contract legal review and management process. Manage department legal operations, including managing office manager and department Executive Assistant. Show less