Jennifer A. Puplava

Jennifer A. Puplava

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
27+ years experience
Mika Meyers PLC
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Bio

Jennifer A. Puplava practices primarily in the areas of intellectual property law and technology law. She helps clients protect their trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property, and she assists clients with the negotiation, drafting and enforcement of, and compliance with, related agreements, policies, terms and conditions and other documents. She counsels clients regarding a wide range of technology law issues, including the acquisition and maintenance of domain names, cybersquatting, the protection of privacy and of confidential and proprietary information, the determination of appropriate security standards, addressing security breaches and the development, licensing, and acquisition of technology solutions. She represents clients in related commercial litigation in federal and state courts, and she prepares and prosecutes trademark applications and handles opposition/cancellation proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Trademark Trial and Appeals Board. Jennifer received her law degree from Indiana University School of Law in 1998 (cum laude) and her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College (magna cum laude) in 1995. She is a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the American Bar Association. Jennifer also serves on the Board for the Cascade Community Foundation and the Cascade Township Downtown Development Authority. Jennifer A. Puplava practices primarily in the areas of intellectual property law and technology law. She helps clients protect their trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property, and she assists clients with the negotiation, drafting and enforcement of, and compliance with, related agreements, policies, terms and conditions and other documents. She counsels clients regarding a wide range of technology law issues, including the acquisition and maintenance of domain names, cybersquatting, the protection of privacy and of confidential and proprietary information, the determination of appropriate security standards, addressing security breaches and the development, licensing, and acquisition of technology solutions. She represents clients in related commercial litigation in federal and state courts, and she prepares and prosecutes trademark applications and handles opposition/cancellation proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Trademark Trial and Appeals Board. Jennifer received her law degree from Indiana University School of Law in 1998 (cum laude) and her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College (magna cum laude) in 1995. She is a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the American Bar Association. Jennifer also serves on the Board for the Cascade Community Foundation and the Cascade Township Downtown Development Authority.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Technology Law
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Practice Area: Trademark Law
  • Listed as Michigan Super Lawyer's Rising Star
  • Outstanding Member: Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (Western Region)
  • Listed in Best Lawyers of America
  • Selected as a member of the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Class of 2016 "Women in the Law"

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014

Education

  • Indiana University Bloomington, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1998
  • Saint Mary's College, Bachelor's Degree, graduated 1995

Reviews

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Nicholas Brown

2 weeks ago

Essential Partner for Protecting Our Software IP

As a tech startup in Grand Rapids, we needed to navigate the complex intersection of software development and intellectual property law. Jennifer Puplava was the ideal guide. With her 27 years of experience and specific focus on technology and trademark law, she provided exactly the strategic counsel we required. When a competitor challenged our core application's branding, Jennifer's deep knowledge of trademark law and her background in commercial litigation were invaluable. She didn't just react; she crafted a proactive defense that protected our trade secrets and copyrights, leading to a favorable resolution that secured our market position. Her recognition in these practice areas is clearly well-earned. Jennifer is more than an attorney; she's a strategic partner who understands that protecting intellectual property is protecting the business itself. Her professionalism and clear communication from Mika Meyers PLC gave our entire team confidence throughout the process.

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