Anne Rondoni Tavernier

Associate

Email: arondonitavernier@fredlaw.com
Office: 612.492.7265
Assistant: Katheryn Hanson, 612.492.7651

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PRIMARY SERVICES

Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Litigation
Litigation

Trade Secrets
Advertising, Marketing & Trademark
Anti-Counterfeiting

“Legal challenges on any issue typically revolve around two components: what the law says, and personal relationships. I enjoy exploring both to find creative, practical solutions for clients.”

Overview

Anne utilizes her background in oral advocacy and strategic resource development to assist clients with intellectual property disputes.

With experience in technology groups, government entities, and both international and local non-profit organizations, Anne adapts quickly to nearly any dispute or subject matter. Before becoming an attorney, Anne worked in financial and resource development in various technology and human service related organizations, giving her both knowledge of multiple industries and experience advocating for a diverse array of clients. She has been practicing oral and written advocacy in various forms for over a decade and enjoys working with clients to meet their unique needs.

Experience

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Anne serves as counsel for the Estate of Prince Rogers Nelson in litigation concerning the music icon’s portfolio of intellectual property assets, including both trademark and copyright actions. In connection with this representation, Anne has:

- Successfully defended and obtained dismissal of copyright infringement lawsuit in California, and secured a rare court order barring the opposing party from filing further copyright suits against the Estate.
- Worked as part of litigation team to obtain a TRO and preliminary injunction against release of unauthorized music, and accomplish court acknowledgement of a posthumous right of publicity under Minnesota law.

Worked as part of team anti-counterfeiting initiative to protect and enforce rights to a client’s patent-protected technology, accomplishing takedowns of over 120 counterfeiters.
Represented ladder manufacturer in counterfeiting and patent infringement claim, including successfully petitioning the court for ability to serve process by e-mail to root out and serve hidden infringers across the globe.
Assisted in negotiating favorable settlement agreement in copyright infringement suit on behalf of a major media conglomerate, an advertising agency and a professional photographer in the Southern District of New York.
Obtained early dismissal of cable piracy lawsuit on behalf of local restauranteur.

Articles & Presentations

(Don’t) Do It for the Insta – Fair Use May Not Save Hashtags That Identify a Competitor’s Products

May 7, 2019

By Anne Rondoni Tavernier

Instagram and other social media platforms have become fertile ground for all manner of intellectual property disputes.

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Crossing the Line: When Does Infringement Become Counterfeiting?

November 22, 2017

By Anne Rondoni Tavernier

Each year, anti-counterfeiting initiatives occupy a greater role in intellectual property portfolio strategy—but what are counterfeits, again?

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District of Minnesota Adopts Local Rule 5.6, – Instituting New Processes and Requirements for Civil Parties Filing Under Seal

December 21, 2016

By Anne Rondoni Tavernier

With the adoption of new Local Rule 5.6, the District of Minnesota will be changing the game for filing documents under seal in civil cases.

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Honors & Education

EDUCATION

University of St. Thomas Law School, J.D., 2016, magna cum laude
Providence College, B.A., 2009, magna cum laude

BAR ADMISSIONS

Minnesota, 2016

LANGUAGES

Spanish

Professional Activities

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Member, Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Women Lawyers, AIPLA
Articles Editor, University of St. Thomas Law Journal, 2015-2016
Vice President, Women’s Law Student Association, 2014-2015

COMMUNITY

IP Moot Court Coach, University of St. Thomas
Clinic Participant, Federal Communications Clinic, University of St. Thomas Law School, 2015-2016
Grant and Fundraising Consultant, One Village Partners, Sierra Leone/Minneapolis, 2015-2016