Detroit Mercy School of Law has announced the opening of the Trademark and Entrepreneue Clinic, directed by Varnum intellectual property attorney Timothy K. Kroninger.
“Among the goals of the new clinic are for students to gain exposure to entrepreneurs and early stage companies and understand their needs and motivations, as well as some of the key elements for a successful business in the startup industry,” said Kroninger, who will also serve as an adjunct professor at the law school.
The new clinic will offer opportunities for law students to work with entrepreneurs in navigating the legal issues involved in business startup, with a primary focus on protecting the entity’s valuable trademarks and brands.
Students will interview local entrepreneurs to learn about their businesses, identify and discuss legal issues, and prioritize their legal needs.
Under the supervision of Kroninger, students will advise on and assist with business entity formation (including preparing agreements and advising on business matters generally), and will help prepare, file, and prosecute trademark applications with the USPTO.
Kroninger is a partner at Varnum with extensive experience in intellectual property, franchising and licensing, and contract law.
A graduate of Detroit Mercy Law and Michigan State University’s College of Business, he has previously served as a guest speaker on intellectual property and business law matters at both schools.
He also assists student entrepreneurs at MSU in connection with Spartan Innovations, a part of the MSU Innovation Center, as well as through Varnum’s MiSpringboard Program.
The clinic becomes the eighth clinic in Detroit Mercy Law’s clinical program.
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