Overview
David Merritt is a litigator who represents clients in advertising, trademark and other intellectual property disputes throughout the country.
David has significant experience with all stages of litigation, including trials, appeals and TROs, and with advertising disputes before the National Advertising Division (NAD) as well as trademark registrability disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Education
University of Virginia School of Law
J.D. Journal of Law & Politics, (editorial board) (2012)
Bethel University
B.A. in Political Science & Communications, cum laude (2009)
Experience
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2021 1 min readPrimary Counsel for Target Brands’ Intellectual PropertyConsumer Products & Retail Intellectual Property Trademark, Copyright, Advertising & Media
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March 2015 1 min readDiversey Wins Summary Judgment in Trademark Infringement SuitLitigation & Dispute Resolution Intellectual Property Trademark, Copyright, Advertising & Media
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February 2015 1 min readNFL Prevails in Publicity Rights CaseLitigation & Dispute Resolution Intellectual Property Trademark, Copyright, Advertising & Media Appellate
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Leadership & Community
Civic Activities
- Eagle Brook Church — Youth Volunteer
- University of St. Thomas School of Law — Mentor
Honors
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Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020
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Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2016-19