Ka'Nea K. Brooks

Ka'Nea K. Brooks is a litigator who focuses on a wide range of intellectual property and complex commercial litigation matters. Her practice includes trademark, copyright, trade dress, and trade secret matters throughout the United States, including representing clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Ka’Nea represents clients in trademark disputes before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and before federal courts. She assists in representing national and international clients including those in the automotive, health care, food and beverage, and consumer products industries. She assists with various stages of litigation for numerous corporate clients, including written discovery, depositions, dispositive motion practice, courtroom advocacy, and appeals, as well as developing trial and settlement strategies.

In addition, Ka’Nea counsels clients on global and domestic brand development and protection through trademark clearance, prosecution and management. She represents clients in cease and desist efforts and internet enforcement proceedings.

Ka’Nea is also a member of Honigman’s Emerging Companies Group.

Practice Areas

Industries

Representative Matters

Prepared arguments, evidence, and witnesses at preliminary injunction hearings in complex trademark disputes

Represented clients before the International Trade Commission involving complex trademark and trade dress infringement, and unfair competition claims while simultaneously proceeding on parallel federal court claims.

Obtained summary judgment in trademark infringement case for well-known retail client.

Assisted in preparation of expert witnesses across various disciplines and industries in drafting reports, trial preparation, and depositions.

Obtained favorable outcome in breach of contract cases in both state and federal court.

Represented retail and consumer products clients in trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, and false designation suits.

Achieved favorable outcome for clients before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Served as an intern for Justice Robert Benham in the Georgia Supreme Court.

Prior Experience

• Center for Multicultural Affairs, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, Assistant Coordinator, 2013-2014
• Brenda Scott Academy, Detroit, MI, 4th Grade Teacher, Lead Facilitator, 2012-2013

Education

Admissions

Awards

• The Best Lawyers in America, Recognized as "One to Watch," 2021-2023
  • Recognized in the areas of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation- Intellectual Property
• State Bar of Michigan 2020 Pro Bono Honor Roll Tier 1, Recipient

• Awarded the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2021

Professional & Community Involvement

Volunteer with Cross Cultural Solutions, Salvador, Brazil

Camp Counselor at Darnell White Law Camp, Ypsilanti, MI

State Bar of Michigan

Wolverine Bar Association

American Bar Association