Maria Crimi Speth
Director
Case Highlights
Protecting intellectual property on the Web. Maria has successfully defended a controversial website in multiple lawsuits against it, dealing with complex intellectual property and Internet issues. In each case she forced the matter to be dropped, dismissed, or settled with the other side paying damages to her client.
Closing the page on an infringing publication. When a popular Utah magazine became the victim of copyright infringement and trade-secret theft, Maria stepped in to help, obtaining an injunction and damages and closing down the competing business within three months of filing the complaint.
Get To Know Maria In Her Own Words
“I assist my clients in protecting their intellectual property through preventative measures to avoid disputes, and aggressive measures when disputes arise. I communicate the complex intellectual property subject matter to my clients in a way that they can understand it and apply it to protect their most valuable assets.”
“I enjoy helping businesses succeed and becoming a member of my client’s team. The practice of law keeps me interested, because I’m always learning about new businesses and strategies.”
Professional Experience
• Presented seminars for the State Bar of Arizona, the Arizona Small Business Association, The Investors' Association of Arizona, National Business Institute, and Lorman Education Services, on intellectual property, Internet, and trademark protection.
• Faculty member of the internationally acclaimed IBI Forum.
• Guest speaker on TV and radio, addressing intellectual property protection topics.
Professional and Civic Service
• Arizona State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section, Member
• Arizona State Bar Association, Ecommerce and Technology Section, Executive Committee, Member
• Arizona Women Lawyer’s Association, Member
• Executive Women’s Golf Association, Member
• International Trademark Association, Member
• National Association of Business Women, Member
• National Association of Female Executives, Member
• Quest for Kids, Mentor
• Safe Haven, Inc., Chairman of the Board of Directors
• The Institute of Harmonic Science, Board of Directors, Member
Education
J.D., Hofstra University School of Law, 1988
B.A., Hofstra University, cum laude, 1985
A.A., Suffolk Community College, summa cum laude, 1983
Bar Admissions
New York, 1988
Arizona, 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1995
U.S. Supreme Court, 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2005