Jessica actively strives to remain at the forefront of trademark law. She has and continues to serve on an array of committees, including for the International Trademark Association (INTA) and Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA).
Prior to joining Harness IP, Jessica served as trademark and copyright attorney at an Ohio-based international law firm.
Awards & Distinctions
- Best Lawyers, Trademark Law (Lawyer of the Year), 2023
- Best Lawyers, Trademark Law, 2017-2024
- World IP Review, Trademark Leader, 2022
- Michigan Lawyers Weekly, “Women In The Law,” 2018
- Michigan Rising Stars, Intellectual Property, 2011-2015
Memberships
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Trademark, Copyright & Internet Law Practice Group Leader
- Harness IP Diversity & Inclusion Committee
- International Trademark Association, INTA Bulletin Committee, 2002-2007; Model State Trademark Bill Committee, 2008-2009; Trademark Reporter Committee, 2010-2011; Famous & Well-Known Marks Committee, 2012-2015; Harmonization of Trademark Law and Practice Committee, 2016-2017
- Michigan Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, Master, 2015 – Present; Outreach Chair, 2019 – 2022
- Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association, CLE Chair, 2014-2017; Membership Chair, 2017-2020
- American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal, Executive Articles Editor, 1999-2000




She is appreciated for the ability to explain highly technical concepts in an easily-understood and straight-forward manner. In her second decade of practice, Jessica’s goal remains to always put her client’s needs first. She is committed to fostering and maintaining lasting and beneficial relationships with her clients by serving as an extension of their in-house team.