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C. Enrico Schaefer
also known as Enrico Schaefer
About C.
Biography
Current:
- Managing Partner at Traverse Legal, PLC
- President and Board Member at ConnecTech
- Author at Greatest American Lawyer
Past:
- Partner at Smith & Johnson, PC
- General Counsel at All-One Intranet, Inc.
- Attorney at Bowman & Brooke
Education:
- Michigan State University College of Law
- Detroit College of Law
- Albion College
Practice Spotlights:
Internet:
Web Law and Information Technology Update
Trademark:
Global Registration, Monitoring & Protection
Piracy:
Pursuing Cybersquatters Under the UDRP & ACPA
Monetization:
Defending Generic Domain Portfolios
New Media:
Copyright, DMCA & On-Line Content Protection
E-Commerce:
Contracts, Licensing, Policies & Deal Making
Trade Secrets:
Non-Competes, Trade Secrets & Market Position
Governance:
Director, Manager & Fiduciary Liability.
General Counsel:
Outsourced GC Services.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Internet
30%
30 years | 1,000 cases
Copyright Infringement
20%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Litigation
20%
37 years | 300 cases
Trademark Infringement
20%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
10%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 35 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of C. Enrico Schaefer
810 Cottage View Dr Ste G20, Traverse City, MI, 49684
(West Coast Office)
16830 Ventura Boulevard Suite 358, Los Angeles, CA, 91436-1707
Traverse Legal, PLC
404 W. 7th St., Austin, TX, 78701
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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2011 | Intellectual Property
Very Knowledgable About Internet Law
We hired Enrico to help us with a number of issues related to our web site, terms of use, privacy agreements, domain name trademark issues, e-commerce agreements and related issues. Enrico Schaefer and his team knew what to do, how to get there and performed in a timely, professional manner. They p...
Posted by Gaines | March 28, 2011 | Trademark Infringement
Enrico Schaefer helped us out incredibly
Enrico is knowledgeable and efficient and delivers great results. He represented us in a trademark lawsuit against a publicly traded company and managed to achieve our goals in a cost effective way that kept us in business. We would not be where we are today without the council of Enrico.
Posted by Jim | September 09, 2009 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Enrico Schaefer: Our Lawyer of Choice For All Your LLC, Non-Profit and Personal Needs
Enrico is a brilliant, dependable lawyer. Hands down, he is the best lawyer my wife and I have ever used. And we use him for everything...our LLC's, our non-profits, and our personal needs. We strongly recommend him and his phenomenal staff for all your professional law needs.
C. Enrico Schaefer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I met Enrico at a recent Internet Lawyer Conference. I recommend him as a person and an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schaefer is a skilled practitioner and a kind listener. He has been generous with his time and knowledge to me on more than one occasion."
"Enrico Schaefer is one of the premiere national attorneys specializing in internet law. Enrico practices internet, domain, copyright, and trade mark law on a global basis. He is consistently professional, effective, and treats everyone with courtesy and respect."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a truly outstanding legal mind, knows the ins and outs of intellectual property law and is superlative in the nascent field of cyber law. I have learned a lot by working together with him on an important federal lawsuit."
"I endorse this lawyer. Enrico Schaefer cares about his clients and is a bright, innovative lawyer whose focus is meeting the needs of his client through technology. Enrico thinks outside the box and I feel confident referring business clients to Enrico."
"Enrico is the most creative attorney I have ever met. Just when you think you have identified all of the options for the client, Enrico will take a look at the facts and provide you seven additional (and workable) options that you haven't thought of. His brain just works differently than most attorneys; he sees the long term business implications, reputational implications, and technological implications of a given path and wraps his insight into a easily implementable solution. I can't say enough good things about him."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Enrico (and his colleagues at Traverse Legal), on a multi-million dollar cyber squatting/typo squatting lawsuit. I can say from experience that Enrico is professional, ethical, and that his work-product is of a very high caliber. I highly recommend him."
"Enrico was a pioneer in the Internet law space and continues to represent clients throughout the world on Internet law issues. His litigation experience uniquely positions him to handle both complex litigation and transactional work for all types of Internet companies. Most importantly, his understanding of the domain, affiliate marketing, software development, SEO, and related businesses and industries underlying both the clients he represents and those of his adversaries allows him to provide practical legal advice."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Web Excellence - Blogging on the Web, Connectech
2007
Winner of Tech Top 12 Award, Traverse City Business News
1990
Dean Charles H. King, Michigan State University College Of Law
1989
American Jurisprudence Awards, Michigan State University College of Law
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Founding Attorney, Traverse Legal, PLC
1995 - Present
Founder, EPLF, PC, Bingham Farms & Leland, MI
2000 - 2004
Partner, Smith & Johnson, P.C.
1999 - 2000
Of Counsel, Hilborn & Hilborn, PC
1996 - 1998
President and General Counsel, All-One Intranet, Inc.
1991 - 1993
Attorney, Bowman and Brooke LLP
1990 - 1991
Law Clerk, The Honorable Richard F. Suhrheinrich
Associations
2010 - Present
INTA WHOIS & Domain Dispute SubcommitteeMember
2009 - Present
INTA Internet Law CommitteeMember
2008 - Present
INTAMember
2002 - Present
ConnectTechBoard Member
2000 - Present
Grand Traverse Leelanau Antrim County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of MichiganIntellectual Property Law Section
1990 - Present
Michigan Association For JusticeMember
1990 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
John Doe v. Successful Match & Positive Singles
Class Certification Granted
The Weather Underground, Inc., v. Navigation Catalyst Systems, Inc., et al.
3.5 Million Dollar Judgment
j2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., et al. v. ZILKER VENTURES, LLC, et al.
Settled
Geraci v. Legal Helpers
On Appeal
In Re: Crown Princess Cruise Lines
Approximately a combined amount of $3 million dollars in settlement for our clients.
Overlooked Opinions v Trans National Group
2.1 Million Dollar Verdict
Education
1990
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Albion College
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2013
Business Law 1
Business Law _ Guest Faculty
2013
2013 Intellectual Property Law Spring Seminar
Technology and Management Tools for Your IP Practice
2012
Internet Law Leadership Summit
Trademark Infringement On the Internet
2012
Cyberlaw Leadership Conference
Internet Law Updates
2012
Busienss Law I
Business Law _ Guest Faculty
2010
Webinar - October 28, 2010
Get a New Client a Day the Enrico Schaefer Way
2010
Midwestern Law Firm Management-Chicago
Law Practice Management & Technology
2009
Virtual Paralegals and Legal Assistants: How to Maximize Cost Savings & Increase Client Value
Legal Business
2009
Turbo-Charge Your Cell Phone For Business
Business Technology
2009
Revenue Per Lawyer: Increase Profitability not Billable Hours
Legal Business
2008
Implementing Digital Dictation Solution for Your Professional Practice
Business Technology
2007
Entrepreneurial Focus: WTCM Radio, Traverse City, MI
Business Technology
Publications
2010
EzineArticles.com
How To Trademark a Name: Identifying the Owner of the Mark
2010
2009
Trademark Infringement Analysis
Trademark Litigation & Infringement
2009
2009
2008
EzineArticles.com
Trademark Registration is Important - Trademark Monitoring is the Key
2008
E-Business Law BulletinineArticles.com
Protecting Your Domain Name From Internet Thieves, Employees & Ex-Partners
2008
2007
Modern Domainer - Business and Technology News
What You Should Know About Registering a Domain Name Trademark
2007
EzineArticles.com
Domain Name Dispute, What To Expect After You've Won
2007
Circle ID
How Rampant is Cyber & Typo Squatting?
2005
Greatest American Lawyer
Blog
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can i sue someone for threatening of posting nude pictures online or on public sites???
10 Oct 2012
Q&A
If someone is parking a domain name can i trademark that name and prevent them from using that name as their company name
28 Sep 2012
Q&A
Can I trademark a name with one letter difference?
02 Sep 2012