Michael Kientzle's practice focuses on intellectual property litigation. He has represented a broad range of technology, media, sports and consumer products companies in intellectual property disputes, including in litigation before the federal courts, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the Copyright Royalty Board. Michael has extensive experience in all stages of litigation, having successfully represented clients in jury trials, bench trials, and appeals.
Additionally, his practice includes advising clients on trademark, copyright and related intellectual property matters and assisting clients in managing and enforcing their intellectual property portfolios.
Michael graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. While at Georgetown, he served as a law clerk to Senator Amy Klobuchar, and was a judicial intern to the Honorable Judge Block of the Court of Federal Claims.
Experience
- Major League Baseball in trial and appellate proceedings concerning the allocation of statutory royalties paid for the retransmission of broadcast signals.
- Major League Baseball in rulemaking proceedings before the United States Copyright Office and Copyright Royalty Board.
- Financial technology companies in branding and trademark prosecution and enforcement strategies for mobile applications, including proceedings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Numerous clients in inter partes litigation before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
- Numerous clients in negotiating resolutions of royalty disputes.
- Numerous clients in clearing and enforcing trademark rights.
- Medical device company in successful two week federal jury trial.
Perspectives
Recognition
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2013, cum laude
- B.A., Luther College, 2010, cum laude
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Activities
- Member, International Trademark Association, Copyright Committee (2022-present)