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Terence J. Linn
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Licensed in Michigan for 44 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Gardner, Linn, Burkhart & Flory.LLp
2851 Charlevoix Drive Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
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Terence J. Linn's Lawyer Endorsements
"Terry provides honest and realistic guidance for clients seeking trustworthy representation, opinions and advice for their intellectual property matters. Whether involved in complex litigation or simply evaluating a client's preliminary legal position, Terry provides strong representation and is a professional, resourceful and responsive source for clear and concise explanations and opinions that clarify complex business decisions."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been practicing law with Terry Linn for several decades. He is very competent and looks out for getting the results that are in the best interest of the client especially if that can be accomplished without alot of conflict."
"I endorse this lawyer. Terry's wealth of experience and exceptional knowledge enable him to provide superior counseling to his clients."
Karl Ondersma
Intellectual property lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Intellectual Property Litigation, Super Lawyers
2011
Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Intellectual Property, Super Lawyers
2010
Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Intellectual Property, Super Lawyers
2009
Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Intellectual Property, Super Lawyers
2008
Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Intellectual Property, Super Lawyers
2007
Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Intellectual Property, Super Lawyers
2006
Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Founding Partner, Gardner, Linn, Burkhart & Flory, LLP
1995 - 2010
Founding Partner, VanDyke, Gardner, Linn & Burkhart
1981 - 1995
Partner, Price, Heneveld
1978 - 1981
Law Clerk, Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner
Associations
1981 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1981 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Michigan Patent Law AssociationMember
2003 - 2006
State Bar of Michigan, Character and Fitness CommitteeDistrict panel member
1986 - 1990
Grand Rapids Rowing ClubCo- Founder
Sample of Legal Cases
Stam v. Schofield, Interference 105,325 (BPAI 2006)
Succeeded in establishing priority in earlier invention and taking patent claims.
Steffel v. Schofield, Interference 105,736 (BPAI 2011)
Succeeded in establishing priority in earlier invention and taking patent claims.
Vanderlande Industries Nederland BV v. I.T.C., 366 F.3d 1311 (Fed.Cir. 2004)
Successful trial determination of infringement affirmed on appeal.
American Seating Co. v. Kustom Seating Unlimited, Inc., 2010 WL 489521 (WD MI 2010), aff'd, 407 Fed.Appx. 479 (Fed.Cir. 2011)
Summary judgment of non-infringement affirmed on appeal.
Education
1981
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Michigan State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
1999
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section
Trademarks and Trade Names
1999
Grand Rapids Bar Association C.L.E.
I.P. Primer: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights
1995
Michigan State Bar Antitrust, Franchising and Trade Regulation Annual ICLE Seminar
Trademark/Copyright/Fair Use: Avoiding Collisions With Antitrust
1994
Annual Meeting Of Grand Rapids Dance Schools
Choreography: Copyright and Contract
1993
Elkhart Annual Legal Seminar
The ABC's Of Exporting- Intellectual Property Aspects
1992
Elkhart Annual Legal Seminar
Protection of Intellectual Property
1991
Elkhart Annual Legal Seminar
Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property
1991
AIPLA Annual Meeting- Washington DC
Intellectual Property Recording and Enforcement with Customs