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Bradley J. Walz

Associate
p (612) 604-6725   f (612) 604-6825  bwalz@winthrop.com
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., 2004
University of St. Thomas, B.S., Business Economics, 2001
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Experience
Bradley J. Walz is an associate in Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.'s trademark, copyright, and brand management practice groups. He counsels, advises, and assists clients on a broad range of complex and strategic legal and business matters, including issues relating to trademarks, copyrights, and domain names. He has extensive experience in securing and protecting domestic and international trademarks and copyrights.

Additionally, Mr. Walz drafts and negotiates agreements relating to the development, distribution, licensing, and marketing of software, rights of publicity, trademarked goods and services, and copyrighted works. He also assists with trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and with trademark, unfair competition, copyright, and cybersquatting litigation. Prior to joining Winthrop & Weinstine, Mr. Walz interned with the Honorable Richard H. Kyle, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2004
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2006


Publications & Presentations
Qtd. Hammerand, Jim. “In suit, microscope distributor says it’s being squeezed out.” Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 30 July 2010: 4.

Qtd. Hammerand, Jim. “Finding a market’s sweet spot.” Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 9 July 2010, Ventures sec.: 9+.

Source. "Intellectual Property." Upsize. Special Section. June/July 2010: 30+.

Author. “Enforcing Your Trademark Rights: Forget It (Maybe).” Law360. 9 May 2010. <http://ip.law360.com>.

Author. "Food for thought: some legal considerations when developing social media products." Blog post. TECHdotMN. 28 May 2010. Web. <http://tech.mn/>.

Author. "When engaging customers online take precautions." Upsize. April/May 2010.
Author. “Be Careful When Updating Your Firm’s Trademark.” Upsize. Dec 2009/Jan 2010.
Republished:
  • Upsize. June/July 2010.

Panelist. “Can't We Just Get Along? How to Resolve Trademark Disputes Through Co-Existence Agreements and Consents.” Midwest IP Institute. MN: Minnesota CLE, 2009.

Co-Author. “Top Ten UDRP Decisions for 2008-2009.” Midwest IP Institute Manual & IP Book 2009. MN: Minnesota CLE, 2009. 

Author. "The Looming Danger of Modernizing a Trademark." IpFrontline. Pantros IP, Inc., 11 Aug. 2009. Web. <http://www.ipfrontline.com>.

Moderator. "Managing Trademark Costs in a Down Economy - Opportunities and Obstacles for Brand Owners." INTA Roundtable, Minneapolis. 24 Apr. 2009. 

Speaker. "Creating Trademark Rights." Introduction to Trademark Law. Minnesota CLE Conference Center, Minneapolis. 5 Mar. 2009.

Co-author. “Top Ten Trademark Cases for 2008.” Midwest IP Institute Manual & IP Book 2008. MN: Minnesota CLE, 2008.

Guest Lecturer. "The Practice of Intellectual Property Law." University of St. Thomas School of Law. 2008.

Author. “Changes to the Trademark Rules of Practice: One Year Later.” ABA Intellectual Property Litigation Newsletter. Winter 2008.

Author. “Choosing Between a UDRP Proceeding and District Court to Resolve Domain Disputes.” ABA Intellectual Property Litigation Newsletter. Winter 2007.

Co-author. “Top Ten Trademark Cases for 2007.” Midwest IP Institute Manual & IP Book 2007. MN: Minnesota CLE, 2007.
 
Author. “Discovering the Lesser Known Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes to Resolve Intellectual Property Disputes.” ABA Intellectual Property Litigation Newsletter. Spring 2006.

Co-author. “Top Ten Trademark Cases for 2006.” Midwest IP Institute Manual & IP Book 2006. MN: Minnesota CLE, 2006.

Author. “Reforming the Premerger Review Process Under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.” Florida State University College of Law, Fall 2005.

Honors & Awards
  • Editorial Board, The Trademark Reporter, 2008-2010
  • University of St. Thomas School of Law ABA National Moot Court Competition
  • University of St. Thomas Dean's List

Community
Professional Associations & Memberships
  • International Trademark Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Mentor, University of St. Thomas School of Law
  • University of St. Thomas School of Law Alumni Board
    • Director, 2010-2012
       
 
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