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Micah Gonzalez
Rockridge Venture Law
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Micah Gonzalez is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) focused on brand, data, and regulatory law. She helps high-impact, high-growth companies comply with and benefit from various state and federal data, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks in order to maximize their benefit and commercial potential.
Practice Areas
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Intellectual Property
Additional Practice Area
- Data Privacy
Fees
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Tennessee
- Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
- ID Number: 041214
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Rockridge Venture Law
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- Rockridge® is a B Corp Best For The World law firm. Our services include all aspects of intellectual property, litigation, M&A, privacy, technology transactions, and ventures: https://rockridgelaw.com/services/.
- Law Clerk
- Frazer PLC
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- Legal Intern
- Nashville Predators
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- Law Clerk
- Roger, Shea & Spanos
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- Legal Intern
- Music City Law, PLLC
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- Legal Intern
- Griffin Law Office
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- Legal Intern
- Legal Aid of Gallatin
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Education
- Belmont University College of Law
- J.D. (2023) | Entertainment & Music Business Law Certificate
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- Honors: Deans List Fall 2022, Bruin Scholarship
- Activities: Belmont University College of Law Ambassador, Belmont University College of Law American Inn of Court, Women's Legal Society, Entertainment Law Society, Student Bar Association
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- Cumberland University
- B.A. (2020) | Management
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List, Presidential Scholarship, Volleyball Scholarship
- Activities: NAIA Volleyball, President Ambassador, Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society, Delta Mu Delta Business Honors Society
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Professional Associations
- State Bar of Tennessee # 041214
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- Current
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Certifications
- CIPP/US
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
Legal Answers
4 Questions Answered
- Q. I want to use NFL replica mini helmets to make phone charging stations, is that allowed?
- A: Yes, this is textbook trademark and copyright infringement. The NFL owns the intellectual property rights in the logos, designs, and company names and as such you would need to obtain permission from the NFL prior to such use, aka a licensing agreement. The NFL is very protective of their intellectual property and may not grant permission easily.
- Q. If a trademarked logo that is marked as " Dead" in the USPTO, can I now use that trademark? It was abandoned in Feb,2021
- A: Given that it has been more than three years since the mark has been abandoned, it is likely you are in the clear to pursue registration. Yet, the owner of the "dead" trademark may still be using the mark in commerce. If so, they would still have common law trademark rights to the mark in the geographic areas they conduct business. It is important to do a thorough background check to ensure there is no potential threats if you do pursue registration.
- Q. Can I legally start a snow cone stand with a play on words and image theme from a classic TV show?
- A: I recommend seeking advice from a trademark lawyer as the answer depends upon the specific name and use of your own name and the TV show name. Depending on the name, the TV show may come after you for trademark infringement. To give some background, trademark infringement for puns hinges on whether a rational consumer would mistakenly believe your products were sponsored by or affiliated with the owner of the IP of the TV show. The court will examine the text, font, pronunciation, context, marketing, etc.
For the images, you would need to receive licensing from the copyright owners to use.
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