Representative Matters
Litigation Matters
- Defended manufacturers and retailers of sunglasses, sporting goods, and gourmet food products against claims for patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
- Represented a manufacturer and distributor of cosmetic goods against counterfeiters in a trademark infringement action.
- Represented trademark owners in disputes over others’ use or attempted registration of similar trademarks.
- Counseled clients on electronic discovery issues.
Intellectual Property Transaction Matters
- Assisted colleges and universities on a range of IP issues, including athlete use of name, image and likeness.
- Secured trademark rights for clients in a variety of industries and protected these rights in administrative opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
- Registered copyrights and counseled clients on copyright protection and fair use issues.
- Secured patents in different technologies, including computer software, medical devices, genetic engineering methods, sporting goods, and mechanical devices.
- Conducted intellectual property due diligence assessments in connection with the clients’ technology transfer or licensing of mergers and acquisitions.
- Handled assignments of intellectual property rights.
Pro Bono Matters
- Counseled nonprofit civic organizations about use and protection of their service marks.
