About Michael B.
Michael B. Dvoren took a direct route into law after a liberal arts education. He earned a B.A. in philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2000. He then enrolled at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2006 and received his J.D. in 2009. Those years shaped his approach to legal questions and prepared him for practice in both state and federal forums.
Dvoren is admitted to practice in Arizona and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His career has unfolded in that regional context. He represents clients in proceedings that range from administrative matters to federal litigation. He has experience drafting pleadings and briefs, preparing motions, and appearing in court, work that draws on his training in both analytical thought and persuasive writing.
He holds an active membership in the International Trademark Association and participates on its Publications Committee. That involvement keeps him engaged with developments in trademark law and offers a regular forum for exchanging ideas with peers. Participation on the committee involves reviewing and contributing to materials intended for practitioners and scholars, which requires attention to evolving case law and policy trends.
Trademark and other intellectual property matters feature prominently in Dvoren's practice. He advises on trademark selection and clearance, prosecution of registration applications, and strategies for enforcement. He also handles oppositions and administrative proceedings before trademark offices. In litigation, he works on infringement disputes and related claims that arise in business settings. His background in philosophy informs a methodical approach to statutory and doctrinal interpretation.
Clients find that his work blends courtroom readiness with transactional care. He prepares filings for both trial and appellate levels and counsels clients on managing trademark portfolios. He also engages in written advocacy aimed at clarifying legal positions and resolving disputes without unnecessary escalation. The combination of courtroom practice and written work reflects his broader interest in how legal rules shape commercial choices.
He remains based in Arizona and continues to practice before state tribunals and federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit. His current practice focuses on trademark and intellectual property matters, alongside related commercial litigation.
