Marjory G. Basile

Marjory G. Basile is a highly accomplished attorney with extensive experience in intellectual property law, including trademarks, copyright matters, patent licensing, and intellectual property litigation. As the inaugural leader of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, she has built a legacy of excellence, providing strategic legal counsel and achieving significant results for her clients.

Marjory earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Marygrove College. Admitted to the Michigan Bar, she is also qualified to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Ninth Circuits, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

With a practice centered on trademark procurement and infringement litigation, Marjory has secured an impressive docket of registered trademarks and obtained favorable trial verdicts and preliminary injunctions for her clients. Her expertise extends to copyright law and patent licensing, allowing her to offer comprehensive intellectual property protection strategies. Additionally, Marjory serves as an arbitrator in complex commercial disputes, leveraging her extensive legal knowledge to resolve high-stakes conflicts efficiently.

Recognized for her leadership, Marjory has earned numerous accolades, including “Lawyer of the Year” for Patent Litigation in Detroit by Best Lawyers in 2012, 2015, 2020, and 2022. She has also been named a leading intellectual property practitioner by World Trademark Review and Michigan Super Lawyers.

Beyond her practice, Marjory is an active member of the legal community. Her professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, and the Michigan Intellectual Property Lawyers’ Association. She has contributed to the profession through leadership roles in numerous committees and as a mediator for the Oakland County Bar Association.

Through her client-focused approach and unmatched expertise, Marjory G. Basile continues to help businesses and individuals protect their intellectual property and navigate complex legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone PLC
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Member, Michigan State Bar Foundation
• Member, State Bar of Michigan, Intellectual Property Law Section
• Mediator, Oakland County Bar Association
• Complex Case Program Panel, American Arbitration Association
• Board Member, American Prepaid Legal Services Institute
• Charter Fellow, Litigation Council of America

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Marygrove College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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