Firms To Watch: Trademarks: litigation

The team at Adams and Reese LLP harnesses the full bench strength of offices in Washington and across the Southern US, to safeguard the trademarks of its US and Chinese clients. It acts on high-stakes litigation and routinely pursues counterfeiters across the banking, e-commerce, and pharmaceuticals sectors.
Dickinson Wright PLLC employs its full bench strength of offices across the Midwest, Southwest, Southern US and Canada to safeguard the multinational brands of major clients across the entertainment, tech, energy, sports, food, and apparel sectors.

Trademarks: litigation in United States

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP remains a leader in the IP space, harnessing the bench strength of its worldwide network to act in high-profile litigation on behalf of major multinationals such as Prada, Fox Sports, and WeWork, across sectors ranging from fashion, financial services, and tech to professional services, e-commerce, aerospace, and hospitality. The team is led by market-leading IP authority David Bernstein, who works out of the New York and San Francisco offices, and represents global household brands in high-stakes infringement suits. In New York, Megan Bannigan, an expert in false advertising and fashion law, brings extensive trial expertise and experience testifying as an expert before the United States Senate Judiciary Intellectual Property Subcommittee on the issue of fraudulent trademarks. Jyotin Hamid, also in New York, secures temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions on behalf of brand owners, where counsel Jared Kagan also applies experience to matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and in court, at the state and federal levels. Counsel Christopher Ford in San Francisco specializes in cybersecurity incident preparation and response.


Practice head(s):

David Bernstein


Other key lawyers:

Megan Bannigan; Jyotin Hamid; Jared Kagan; Christopher Ford


Testimonials

‘The brightest IP minds around. They will run circles against any other team on trademarks.’

‘They are the best in the industry and they know how to speak to business people.’

‘Debevoise & Plimpton is an unparalleled trademark litigation and advisory practice from the top down. Partner, Megan Bannigan stands out as a true leader of the group in knowing exactly how to staff matters.’

‘David Bernstein – exceptionally knowledgeable. Friendly and re-assuring. Christopher Ford – this guy is a machine and has impressed throughout.’

‘David Bernstein is as good as they get! Jared Kagan has also proven himself to be a very valuable member of our team.’

‘The Debevoise team convinces with their very strong analytical skills, and their professional, well-grounded legal analysis on complex legal disputes with international magnitude.’

‘David Bernstein – excellent litigator, world-famous IP expert: very proactive, always on top of things, super smart, sharp & highly persuasive in argumentation. Jyotin Hamid – great litigator, mastermind, providing strategic legal advice on top level based on his tremendous knowledge and experience.’

”Megan Bannigan – client-centric practitioner with the ability to step into her client’s shoes; she understands to translate complex legal issues into clear pragmatic legal advice.’

Key clients

Abbott Laboratories


Apollo Global Management


David Yurman Enterprises LLC


Diamond Hands Consulting


Fox Sports


Pernod Ricard


Policygenius


Mark Anthony International


Rhode


Snaidero Rino S.P.A


StockX


The Standard


WeWork Companies Inc.


Work highlights


  • Representing H&R Block in its dispute with Jack Dorsey’s Square Inc.’s stemming from Square Inc.’s planned name change to “Block Inc.”.
  • Achieved a reversal of a preliminary injunction recommendation for Grubhub in a trademark case in the Northern District of Illinois in which Kroger and Home Chef sought an injunction against GrubHub’s fork and knife house logo.
  • Successfully defeated a preliminary injunction motion in a trademark and false advertising lawsuit on behalf of Fox Corporation brought by the owners of the 1980s United States Football League against the league and team names of the new USFL.

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

With a strong national presence and offices in Europe and Asia, the market-leading practice at dedicated IP firm Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP leverages global bench strength and the experience of its team, to advise household names involved in high-stakes litigation. Headed by Danny Awdeh, who brings expertise to matters involving infringement, counterfeiting, unfair competition, dilution, and false advertising, managing partner Erika Harmon Arner, and chair Anand Sharma, the team’s client base spans sectors; examples include apparel, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, electronics, hospitality, banking, entertainment, and consumer products. Other key figures include Mark Sommers, who in addition to litigation, advises client on issues of intermediary liability and rights of publicity; Douglas Rettew, who argues appeals in complex matters before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal, Fourth, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits; brand enforcement expert, Naresh Kilaru, who assists clients with cases involving computer source code, product packaging and product configuration trade dress. In addition, B. Brett Heavner is a go-to for medical device manufacturers, financial services institutions, and major trade associates, whereas Katie McKnight is a highly regarded counsel. All lawyers mentioned work in the Washington DC office.


Practice head(s):

Danny Awdeh; Erika Harmon Arner; Anand Sharma


Other key lawyers:

Mark Sommers; Douglas Rettew; Naresh Kilaru; B. Brett Heavner; Katie McKnight


Testimonials

‘Brilliant team! Very proactive approach and solid functional solutions.’

‘Mark Sommers is an exceptional advisor and litigator. He has provided numerous solid solutions and has an overview and experience as only few in the business.’

‘Know you are getting the best in IP protection. Doug Rettew and his team are as good as it gets, and their courtroom preparation and presentation are flawless.’

‘Incredibly smart and diligent, but also very accessible, Finnegan is our go-to firm for any trademark litigation. Doug Rettew leads a team of lawyers who make the complicated seem simple and will do whatever it takes to protect our intellectual property.’

‘Mr. Danny Awdeh – Partner, trademark and copyright expert, a key attorney to the case handling all trademark and copyright issues. Danny’s common sense, knowledge, and shrewdness guided the team under his expertise.’

‘They have a great deal of experience with trademark issues. They have a deep understanding of the law but at the same time can provide practical and constructive options in a timely manner.’

‘Finnegan has an in-depth understanding of IP portfolios and strategy. This extends to trademark prosecution to litigation. They provide invaluable trademark services to us.’

‘Mark Sommers is an outstanding attorney. We are confident that Mark always positions our cases to achieve the best result for the business.’

Key clients

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.


Bytedance Ltd


Capital One


Caterpillar


LG Electronics


Marriot International, Inc.


Nestlé


PNC


Sony Corporation


Subaru of America, Inc.


TD Bank


Unilever


Wonder Media Network, LLC


Work highlights


  • Successfully defended Armadillo Distribution Enterprises, Inc. and Concordia Investment Partners, LLC against a claim by Gibson Brands, Inc., accusing Armadillo and Concordia of serial infringement and counterfeiting of six registered trademarks.
  • Defending ByteDance Ltd (TikTok) against a claim of trademark infringement by Stitch Editing, a promotional videography company.
  • Successfully represented Maglula, Ltd. in a district court litigation including trademark, copyright, and patent claims over Amazon’s sale of counterfeit consumer products.

Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.

The experienced team at New York-based IP boutique firm Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C. remains a force in the marketplace, leveraging the expertise of its team to act in complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional trademark disputes, on behalf of celebrities and world-famous brands across the entertainment, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and fitness sectors. Senior litigator Nadine Jacobson brings strength to litigation on an international scale, whereas David Donahue and Jason Jones provide experience in proceedings at federal and state levels, and in matters before the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Veteran litigator Barbara Solomon represents clients across a wide range of industries, including financial services, luxury goods, beauty, and fashion. Other key figures include Leo Kittay, who specializes in early-stage ventures and startups; seasoned trial lawyer Laura Popp-Rosenberg, who negotiates and drafts license and coexistence agreements; and James Weinberger, who, in addition to litigation, also focuses on mediation and arbitration. All the lawyers mentioned work in New York.


Practice head(s):

 


 


Other key lawyers:

David Donahue; Nadine Jacobson; Jason Jones; Leo Kittay; Laura Popp-Rosenberg; Barbara Solomon; James Weinberger


Key clients

ColourPop


MacMillan Publishing


Louis Vuitton


Gap/Banana Republic/Old Navy


Capital Records


Colgate-Palmolive Company


Johnson & Johnson


The LEGO Group


Rudsak USA, Inc.


Estée Lauder Cosmetics


Ann Taylor


Peloton Interactive, Inc.


DotDash


Away Luggage


Lactalis


Work highlights


  • Managing Peloton’s global trademark portfolio (since 2016), representing in various trademark matters.
  • Represented Rudsak USA, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of a Canadian streetwear brand, in its defense against for trade dress infringement, unfair competition, and dilution brought by its rival APP Group (Canada), doing business as Mackage, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

Powered by a global network spanning Europe, Asia and the US, the team at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton remains a leader in trademark disputes, representing an enviable list of clients such as Netflix, Jack Daniel’s, Ford, and Polaroid. The team is headed by experienced seasoned litigator and IP authority William Brewster in Atlanta, brand enforcement specialist Anthony Malutta in San Francisco, and in New York by David Mayberry, a veteran trademark arbitrator, who appears in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In Los Angeles, Dennis Wilson acts for clients in high-level matters involving complex trademark issues involving First Amendment protections, and Larry McFarland represents plaintiffs and defendants in concerning reverse confusion, cybersquatting, and licensing disputes. Lisa Pearson in New York and Judy Powell in Atlanta bring expertise to internet-related disputes. Charlie Henn, also in Atlanta, regularly represents sports teams and leagues in infringement disputes. Forrest Flemming in Atlanta was promoted to partner in January 2023.


Practice head(s):

William Brewster; Anthony Malutta; David Mayberry


Other key lawyers:

Dennis Wilson; Larry McFarland; Lisa Pearson; Judy Powell; Charlie Henn


Key clients

Ford


HydroFlask


Polaroid


Energizer


adidas


Coty


Honey Baked Ham Company


FCA


Jack Daniels Properties


Netflix


National Basketball Association


Formula 1


Instagram


Mondelez International


Spike Cable Networks


Viacom


Starz Entertainment


Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Led in New York by IP litigation authority Dale Cendali, the market-leading team at Kirkland & Ellis LLP acts in high-stakes trademark litigation on behalf of household names such as PepsiCo and Delta Airlines. At the Los Angeles and Silicon Valley offices, Diana Torres brings strength to disputes involving consumer product manufacturers, entertainment and media companies, fitness service providers, and Internet service providers. Allison Buchner, also in LA, acts in complex matters brought by consumers, competitors, and regulators, across sectors ranging from software and consumer goods to apparel, medical devices, and e-commerce. In New York, Claudia Ray, handles unfair competition claims for clients in tech, aviation, entertainment, and financial services, and Shanti Sadtler Conway specializes in right of publicity, social media, and licensing. Yungmoon Chang in Los Angeles was promoted to partner in October 2022.


Practice head(s):

Dale Cendali


Other key lawyers:

Diana Torres; Allison Buchner; Claudia Ray; Shanti Sadtler Conway


Testimonials

‘This team has real expertise in trademark law and know how to apply winning strategies.’

‘This team understands how not to waste client resources. Due to their expertise, they know how things go and when to expend resources versus when and how to effectively cut to the chase and resolve the issue.’

‘Kirkland boasts one of the deepest and most star-studded lineups in all trademark litigation.’

‘Dale Cendali is as decorated a trademark lawyer as there has been, but remains kind, approachable and a joy to work with despite accolades and accomplishments to beat the band.’

Key clients

Biozeal, LLC & Dr. Murray Colin Clarke


Byrna Technologies, Inc.


Cleveland Guardians Baseball Company, LLC


Delta Air Lines, Inc.


Dick’s Sporting Goods


GOLO, LLC


Hello Products


Hills Point Industries LLC d/b/a Gorilla Commerce


Cooley LLP

With offices across the US, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions, the team at Cooley LLP harnesses the experience of its team to assist major corporates involved in high-stakes trademark litigation across such sectors as tech, life sciences, e-commerce, video games, and cosmetics. Brendan Hughes in Washington DC heads the team, applying over 19 years of experience in the practice area to trademark-related appeals before the US Court of Appeals for the Second and Sixth Circuit. Angela Dunning at the Silicon Valley office handles a broad range of trademark litigation cases, also litigates trade secrets and unfair competition cases, and has expertise in industries including biotech, tech, financial services, and real estate industry. Seasoned litigator Bobby Ghajar in San Francisco provides notable expertise on right of publicity issues as well as IP and advertising cases. JP Oleksiuk in Los Angeles handles complex matters before the TTAB as well as high-level federal trademark litigation.

Practice head(s):

Brendan Hughes


Other key lawyers:

Angela Dunning; Bobby Ghajar; JP Oleksiuk


Key clients

Bluetooth SIG


Gilead Sciences


Google


Bath & Body Works


The Motley Fool Holdings Inc.


Plaid


Stride, Inc.


Movado Group


Prolacta Bioscience


Oncorus


Secura Bio


Alexandria Real Estate Equities


Jackson Square Advisors


Upwork Global


Quadranet


Betr Remedies


Work highlights


  • Successfully represented Upwork Global in a competitor vs. competitor case regarding Upwork’s use of “freelancer” on its website and an app name.
  • Acts for fintech company Plaid in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in litigation brought by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising claims.

Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, PC

The team at boutique New York firm Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, PC  represents the likes of Major League Baseball, J. Crew, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, in addition to major players across sectors such as entertainment, music, food, apparel, sports, hospitality, consumer products, and financial services. Richard Mandel heads the team, representing film and television studios and key players in the food industry involved in proceedings in the federal courts and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Jonathan King brings over 30 years of experience in the practice area. Eric Shimanoff brings expertise to matters related to social media, NFTs, virtual internet trademark, domain names, and false identification issues. Veteran litigator Mary Kevlin specializes in the sports sector handles disputes clients as Major League Baseball, along with Maryann Licciardi, who handles complex domain name issues. Other key figures include Kieran Doyle, who manages and protects QVC’s entire trademark portfolio, and Joelle Milov who was promoted to partner in January 2023. All the lawyers mentioned work in New York.

Practice head(s):

Richard Mandel


Other key lawyers:

Jonathan King; Eric Shimanoff; Mary Kevlin; Kieran Doyle; Maryann Licciardi; Joelle Milov


Testimonials

‘The Cowan team is responsive, engaged, pragmatic and commercial – and really know their law.’

Key clients

Major League Baseball


Minor League Baseball


J. Crew Group, Inc. and Madewell Inc.


G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (DKNY and DONNA KARAN)


Universal Music Group


Sony Pictures Entertainment


Kars 4 Kids


QVC, Inc.


Ithaka Harbors, Inc. (JSTOR and ARTSTOR)


Newfold Digital, Inc.


New York Public Library


The Promotion in Motion Companies, Inc.


Barclays Bank PLC


Target


Conair Corporation


Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.


Tri State Management/Wetson Restaurant Group


Wicked Fashions, Inc.


Warby Parker Inc.


Sotheby’s


Empire State Realty Trust


National Audubon Society


MCSI, Inc.


The Blackstone Group


Maxima Apparel Corp


Wolfgang’s Steakhouse


Henry Schein, Inc.


The Forward Fund, Inc.


Hanky Panky Ltd.


S&P Global / Standard & Poor’s Financial Services


Work highlights


  • Acted for co-counsel representing Kars 4 Kids, Inc. on a successful appeal to the Third Circuit, which reversed a judgment against the client for over $10m.
  • Successfully defended on behalf of Meenaxi Enterprise an appeal to the Third Circuit, which reversed the cancellation of its US registrations of trademarks which the petitioner The Coca-Cola Company had used in India but not in the US.
  • Successfully represented Barclays in an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which affirmed its opposition against a U.S. intent to use applications filed by Tiger Lily Ventures, Ltd., a British company, to register LEHMAN BROTHERS as a trademark for a planned line of whiskeys and restaurant services.

Kelly IP LLP

The experienced team at Washington DC boutique Kelly IP LLP thrives in high-stakes trademark disputes, across sectors ranging from apparel, entertainment, and consumer products through to food and beverages, education, tech, and pharmaceuticals. IP authority David Kelly utilizes over 35 years of practice knowledge to support on complex litigation, strategic counselling, and internet-related issues. Stephanie Bald, an online enforcement expert, brings extensive experience appearing in cases at all stages in federal courts, and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Seasoned litigator Robert Litowitz provides a skill set which extends to false advertising and unfair competition matters. Linda McLeod employs a background as a TTAB administrative trademark judge and interlocutory attorney in oppositions and cancellations. Associate A.J. Schumacher joined from Foley & Lardner LLP in June 2022. All lawyers mentioned work in Washington DC.

Other key lawyers:

David Kelly; Stephanie Bald; Rob Litowitz; Linda McLeod


Testimonials

‘This firm offers a trademark-focused practice with unsurpassed expertise in all phases, including contentious matters.’

Key clients

3M


American Eagle Outfitters


Aston Martin


AstraZeneca


BIC


BMW


British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)


Capital One


Caterpillar


Coinbase, Inc.


Disney


Dow Jones


ETW (Tiger Woods)


Expedia


Meta


Fox


Gilead Sciences, Inc.


Intel Corporation


Lionsgate


Lucasfilm


Marvel


Netflix


Orbitz


Pixar


Rolls-Royce


Shake Shack


Syracuse University


The Hershey Company


Toshiba


U.S. News and World Report


United States Postal Service


Verizon


Yahoo


Work highlights


  • Representing American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Walmart.
  • Represented Disney in a Federal Circuit appeal from an important and favorable TTAB decision obtained by Kelly IP that sustained an opposition to UTH’s TEEN TINK & Design and TEEN TINKERBELL marks for “dolls.”
  • Representing Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) and BMW of North America, LLC (collectively, “BMW”) in federal civil litigation to enforce its intellectual property rights and to remedy false claims of authorization by BMW to sell parts for BMW vehicles.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP marshals the bench strength of locations across the US, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region, to represent major brands involved in domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes. The team is led in San Francisco by veteran IP litigators Clement Seth Roberts and tech sector expert Alyssa Caridis in Los Angeles. In Boston, Mark Puzella devises legal strategies for developers of emerging technologies, David Hosp specializes in the media sector, and Sheryl Garko brings expertise to proceedings on behalf of start-ups and established brands before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and the International Trade Commission (ITC). In Silicon Valley, seasoned trail lawyer Diana Rutowski acts for clients in takedown campaigns to pinpoint trademark infringements online. Nathan Shaffer in San Francisco, who was promoted to partner in January 2022, brings strength to acting for tech sector clients.

Practice head(s):

Clem Roberts; Alyssa Caridis


Other key lawyers:

Mark Puzella; Diana Rutowski; David Hosp; Sheryl Garko; Nathan Shaffer


Testimonials

‘The entire trademark litigation team at Orrick did an incredible job of bringing about a successful resolution to our case.’

‘The team is a true team in every sense of the word. Each time legal issues arise, the team does a fantastic job of addressing them, with each team member knowing their responsibilities and handling them perfectly.’

‘The lawyers I work with on the team show a very distinct interest in our business and understand what is affecting us in the marketplace. They make significant efforts to help us forecast not just legal issues affecting our day-to-day operations, but also long-term issues.’

‘The trademark litigation team at Orrick is top-notch. They have a deep knowledge of the law and show creativity and tenacity.’

‘The standouts in the group are David Hosp, Mark Puzella, and Sheryl Garko. All excellent litigators and a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

BBAM US LP


Nreal Technology Limited


Salvestrin Wine Co., LLC


Synopsys, Inc.


Anker Innovations


Infmetry


CoorsTek Bioceramics, LLC


Mahindra


Williams-Sonoma


New Balance


Brand Design Company/House Industries


BIC


Work highlights


  • Successfully represented Nreal, an award-winning start-up that develops ready-to-wear mixed-reality glasses, in a trademark litigation filed by Epic Games challenging the Nreal trademark.
  • Representing BBAM, a manager of leased commercial jets, in a trademark infringement litigation against four defendants who started using BBAM’s trademarks.
  • Successfully represented Loeffler Randall in an ITC Investigation initiated by Crocs, Inc. involving claims of trademark and trade dress infringement related to certain design elements of Crocs’ clog-style footwear.

Arnold & Porter

Backed by a network spanning the US, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, the team at Arnold & Porter employs the full bench strength of its team to represent clients such as Hershey, Google, Nike, and Pfizer, in high-stakes infringement and unfair competition lawsuits. The team is headed by two seasoned litigators Dina Hayes in Chicago, and tech sector specialist Matthew Wolf in Washington DC. At the New York office, Dori Hanswirth brings over 25 years to the practice space, Paul Llewellyn delivers expertise to pharmaceutical, luxury goods, and consumer products sectors, and Louis Ederer handles complex anti-counterfeiting matters. In Chicago, Christopher Renk and Michael Harris act for clients at the federal and appellate levels. Other key figures include counsel John Rynkiewicz in DC, and Theresa House and Matthew Salzmann in New York.


Practice head(s):

Matthew Wolf; Dina Hayes


Other key lawyers:

Dori Hanswirth; Paul Llewellyn; Louis Ederer; Christopher Renk; Michael Harris; John Rynkiewicz; Theresa House; Matthew Salzmann


Key clients

Bulgari


David Yurman IP LLC and David Yurman Enterprises LLC


Even Responsible Finance, Inc.


FosterStrong


Fox News


GlaxoSmithKline


Google LLC


Haleon


ITV America, Inc.


Lutron Electronics


Nike


Pernod Ricard and the Absolut Company


Pfizer Inc.


Professional Golfers’ Association of America


Propel


Regeneron Pharmaceuticals


Sarepta Therapeutics


The Hershey Company


Wheels Up Partners


Work highlights


  • Acting as trademark litigation and enforcement counsel to The Hershey Company (for over 15 years) and has pursued enforcement actions and opposition proceedings.
  • Advising Google on the protection of the company’s trademarks and products, including issues relating to enforcement, prosecution, and brand management.
  • Handles US trademark clearance, prosecution, oppositions and cancellations, and infringement litigation for all Pernod Ricard SA affiliates around the world.

DLA Piper LLP (US)

DLA Piper LLP (US) harnesses the bench strength of a global network spanning the Americas, and the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. The team is headed by Sean Cunningham in San Diego, seasoned litigator and tech and media sector specialist Gina Durham in San Francisco, and Tamar Duvdevani in New York, who brings expertise to trademark and right of publicity disputes. Other key figures include Melissa Reinckens in San Diego, who provides experience in competitor lawsuits (state and federal Lanham Act) and regulatory and administrative challenges, and Tamany Vinson Bentz in Los Angeles, who handles novel disputes relating to digital media and consumer products. Partner Michael Geller in Chicago was promoted in April 2022, while Kevin Fee in DC joined the firm from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in May 2022.








Practice head(s):

Sean Cunningham; Gina Durham; Tamar Duvdevani


Other key lawyers:

Melissa Reinckens; Tamany Vinson Bentz; Marc E. Miller


Testimonials

‘DLA’s trademark litigation team is unique its ability to handle sophisticated litigation, with a depth of substantive experience and courtroom experience that few firms worldwide can match. In addition, the firm’s other practice areas and deep bench of excellent litigators often prove helpful when a trademark matter intersects with other areas of law, US or international.’

Key clients

Dr. Seuss Enterprises LP


Nike, Inc.


Tigercat International, Inc.


Goli Nutrition


General Cigar Co. Inc.


Trinity Broadcasting Network


Magnolia Medical Technologies


Work highlights


  • Represented plaintiff Nike in a trademark and false advertising case brought against resale platform operator StockX.
  • Won on First Amendment grounds dismissal of a trademark infringement lawsuit filed against our client Trinity Broadcasting Network over the name of its Remember The Music television show.
  • Defending Nike in this trademark litigation filed against Nike and Nordstrom by fashion label NTAA.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Backed by a global network spanning five continents, the trademark team at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP leverages the expertise of its team to act in every phase of litigation, from injunctions and temporary restraining orders to appeals before the Supreme Court. The practice is headed by brand protection expert John Gary Maynard, who operates out of offices in Richmond, VA and Washington, DC, where he co-leads the team with Tyler Maddry, a tech sector specialist. Special counsel Edward Colbert, who also works in the DC office, brings over 30 years of experience in the practice area to the team. Other key figures include Jeremy S. Boczko in New York, who acts in complex proceedings before the federal and administrative courts and in United States International Trade Commission (USITC) proceedings, and counsel Erik C. Kane in DC. Armin Ghiam in New York was promoted to partner in March 2022. The group's client base spans sectors such sectors as sports, retail, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and tech.


Practice head(s):

John Gary Maynard; Tyler Maddry


Other key lawyers:

Edward Colbert; Jeremy S. Boczko; Armin Ghiam; Erik C. Kane


Key clients

Cleveland Guardians Roller Derby, Inc.


Constellation Brands


William Grant & Sons, Inc.


Hisamitsu America, Inc.


HelloAva


Two Hands America, Inc.


The Vitamin Shoppe


Work highlights


  • Retained by Cleveland Guardians Roller Derby to resolve a dispute with the Cleveland Indians Baseball Club when the Club announced that it would change its name to the CLEVELAND GUARDIANS and adopt a similar logo to the roller derby team.
  • Represents Hisamitsu America, maker and distributor of SALONPAS Brand Pain Relieving Patches, defending a false advertising case brought by Scilex.
  • Represented Two Hands America, a fast food franchise that specializes in Korean corn dogs, and successfully opposed a plaintiff’s attempt to move for a preliminary injunction to stop our client from using its own mark, demanding a complete change of Two Hands America’s logo and design.

Jones Day

The team at Jones Day leverages the bench strength of a global network across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions, to bring expertise to clients involved in high-stakes trademark, unfair competition and false advertising disputes. Co-headed by Carrie Kiedrowski in Cleveland, a specialist in online infringement issues and domain name arbitration actions, the team’s client base sectors ranging from the life sciences, entertainment, retail, and fashion to telecoms, food, and consumer products. John Froemming in Washington DC brings over 35 years in the practice area. Angela Gott applies experience to both complex disputes and contract negotiation at the Cleveland office, where IP authority and veteran litigator Meredith Wilkes advises on emerging brand and litigation issues. In Houston, Anna E. Raimer leads oppositions and cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Associate Megan McKeown specializes in video game industry matters.











Practice head(s):

Carrie Kiedrowski; Edouard Fortunet


Other key lawyers:

Meredith Wilkes; John Froemming; Angela Gott; Anna E. Raimer; Megan McKeown


Testimonials

‘I very much value Jones Day’s web-based trademark database for my company’s trademarks.’

‘Carrie Kiedrowski and Megan McKeown are both highly responsive and knowledgeable.’

‘Partners from Chicago and DC were able to collaborate to give us the best team for the job.’

‘Pragmatic, charismatic, extremely confident and capable. Left no doubt that we were on strong ground. Capable of adapting to our risk profile and using the strengths of our organization vs our competitor.’

‘Our attorneys at Jones Day have had great success pursuing creative solutions to disputes that avoid costly litigation. They are good at communicating with opposing parties from all over the world.’

Key clients

McCain Foods Limited


The Noco Company


Workforce.com, Inc. (fka Tanda, Inc.), Workforce IP Limited and HCMA, Inc.


The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.


eos Products, LLC


Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

The trademark group at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP brings strength to high-stakes trademark litigation, representing household names across sectors ranging from entertainment, apparel, and retail to video games, food and beverages, fashion, and real estate. The group is headed in New York by Andrea Calvaruso, an expert in claims involving trademark, trade dress, and unfair competition. Other key figures include branding strategist Michael Zinna in New Jersey, whose experience extends to opposition and cancellation proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and special counsel Patricia L. Werner, who specializes in acting for clients within the consumer products, entertainment, and fashion industries; she works from New York alongside senior associates Kelli Ortega and Kerianne Losier. Partner Scott Doyle arrived at the Washington DC office in June 2022, having previously served as general counsel of a technology and software provider in the oil and alternative energy markets.


Practice head(s):

Andrea Calvaruso


Other key lawyers:

Michael Zinna; Patricia L. Werner; Kelli Ortega; Kerianne Losier


Testimonials

‘Kelley Drye & Warren LLP was detail-oriented, organized, and always open to constructive feedback, making our business relationship both effortless and pleasant.’

‘Very professional in all aspects of intellectual property.’

‘The team has great depth and expertise, with a particular focus on fashion and media clients. They provide outstanding levels of service and are extremely professional, approachable and responsive. We would not hesitate to recommend them to our colleagues and associates.’

Key clients

Endeavor (Formerly WME | IMG)


The Avon Company


Bacardi & Co. Ltd.


Foot Locker Retail, Inc.


Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”)


Ralph Lauren Corp.


Ashley Stewart, Inc.


Blue Bell Creameries L.P.


Marc Jacobs International


PSO-RITE.com


Regency Centers Corporation


Nelk Inc.


Work highlights


  • Defending Canadian YouTube channel Nelk in the Eastern District of New York against a company arising out of Nelk’s objection to the company’s promotion and use of the name FULL SEND in connection with the promotion and sale of CBD products.
  • Succeeded in being granted summary judgement in favor of Bacardi in a long-running trademark infringement and unfair competition action.
  • Defending Marc Jacobs International in a high-profile trademark and copyright infringement case alleging infringement of Nirvana’s globally recognized smiley face design.

Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP utilizes a global presence spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to act in high-stakes infringement litigation for prominent names such as Peloton, Sephora, and Guthy-Renker. Jennifer Barry in San Diego, often represent major brands and celebrities, whereas David Callahan in Chicago is a specialist in the consumer products, telecoms, and automotive sectors, who brings over 30 years of experience. Elsewhere, technology expert Tony Sammi at the New York office advises on disputes involving VR headsets and 3D gaming, while in Austin, Jeffrey Homrig brings strength to cases at the state and federal levels and before the International Trade Commission (ITC). Perry Viscounty, who works out of the San Francisco and Orange County, CA offices, manages high-profile suits for emerging and established brands. Key sectors of focus include fitness, biotech, apparel, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and e-commerce.

Practice head(s):

Jennifer Barry; David Callahan; Tony Sammi; Jeffrey Homrig


Other key lawyers:

Perry Viscounty


Testimonials

‘Jennifer Barry, head of the trademark group, is an incredibly talented, creative, and effective litigator and advocate.’

Key clients

Peloton


Codexis


Guthy-Renker LLC, Ascendant Beauty, LLC, and Sephora USA


System1


AbbVie, Allergan, and Zeltiq


GOAT Group


Proton AG


Canopy Growth


Weave Communications


Team Rubicon Global


Weave Communications


Team Rubicon Global


Lithia Motors


Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP

Powered by the strength of its experienced team, Chicago IP boutique firm Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP represents major corporates such as BP, Bayer, and Eli Lilly and Company, in high-stakes trademark, false advertising, trade dress, and unfair competition lawsuits, at both state and federal levels. Bradley Cohn brings expertise to acting for clients across sectors ranging from food and beverages, fashion, apparel, and travel, to hospitality, entertainment, and telecoms. Other key figures include Thad Chaloemtiarana, who was appointed Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law for 2022-23, and Jonathan Jennings a specialist in the preparation of trademark-related agreements. In addition, brand protection expert Phillip Barengolts is a key name, as is Ashly Boesche who brings expertise to proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Associate Jacquelyn Prom is likewise noted.

Other key lawyers:

Bradley Cohn; Thad Chaloemtiarana; Jonathan Jennings; Phillip Barengolts; Ashly Boesche; Jacquelyn Prom


Testimonials

‘Their vast experience and very thorough processes for filing and managing trademarks allow them to provide top quality service and counsel.’

‘Pattishall excel in their case management to ensure things run smoothly. They offer thorough, clear explanations of complex legal issues.’

‘Thad Chaloemtiarana offers practical and highly commercial strategic advice.’

Key clients

Illinois Tool Works


Eli Lilly and Company


BorgWarner, Inc.


Kohler Co.


Robert Bosch LLC


BP America


Bayer AG


Medline Industries, Inc.


Valent USA, LLC


Work highlights


  • Represented defendant Valent in a trademark infringement action brought to halt sales of its new agricultural insecticide product, alleging that its trademark SENSTAR infringed plaintiff’s mark CENTAUR.
  • Represented Armo Biosciences, Inc., a late-stage immuno-oncology company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, in a domain name dispute.
  • Counselling Medline on changes in structure required for the management of non-patent IP and the update of over 2,000 international trademark registrations and applications, following a $30bn leveraged buyout of the company.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

With locations across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP pairs experience with a global presence to safeguard the international trademark portfolios of names such as Google, Molson Coors, and Playboy Enterprises. Margret Caruso in Silicon Valley, brings strength to acting for entertainment, tech, and consumer goods companies in infringement and false advertising matters, while Todd Anten in New York manages complex class-action lawsuits, and appears in proceedings in state and federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB); he is based alongside licensing expert Rachel Epstein who counsels clients in the energy, insurance, and financial services sectors. Dan Posner in Los Angeles, specializes in representing companies in the Asia Pacific region, and the team is also home to Rachel Herrick Kassabian in Silicon Valley who serves as a go-to for internet sector businesses and tech start-ups.


Practice head(s):

Margret Caruso; Todd Anten; Rachel Epstein; Dan Posner


Other key lawyers:

Rachel Herrick Kassabian


Key clients

Boy Scouts of America


Google LLC


Lottomatrix NY LLC, Lottomatrix Corporation, Lottomatrix Operations Limited, Lottomatrix Malta Limited, and 99Dynamics Limited.


Playboy Enterprises International, Inc.


Zuru, Inc.


Array US, Inc.


Block, Inc.


Tommy John, Inc.


Hope Organics, LLC


Give Legacy, Inc.


Molson Coors Beverage Company; MillerCoors LLC


Unstoppable Domains


YKK Corp.


Linq3 Technologies LLC


SL Card Company, Inc.


Zazzle Inc.


Socios.com


Work highlights


  • Won summary judgment on behalf of Boy Scouts of America in connection with trademark infringement claims filed by Girls Scouts of the United States.
  • Defended Google against a challenge to its Ads trademark policy at all levels of Georgia state court, including successful arguments to the trial court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court.
  • Won bench trial defending owners of the brand and URL jackpot.com against claims of trademark infringement and dilution in claim brought by Jackpocket, Inc. in the Southern District of New York, defeating motion for permanent injunction.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Backed by the bench strength of its global network and noted by clients for its ability to bring ‘experience in dealing with complex and novelty trademark infringement cases’, the team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advises on issues of secondary liability and represents major players across sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals, e-commerce and tech, through to electronics, entertainment, and publishing. The team is led by Benjamin Marks, a specialist in pre-litigation, and trademark and music licensing disputes. Randi Singer brings expertise to acting in infringement litigation and Landham Act false advertising matters, acting for major brand owners, internet entities and e-commerce platforms in the process. Jessica Falk brings experience to disputes in fashion, media, and tech. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.


Practice head(s):

Benjamin Marks


Other key lawyers:

Randi Singer; Jessica Falk


Testimonials

‘Weil’s trademarks team has much experience in dealing with complex and novelty trademark infringement cases. Their deep insights into the US trademark laws and familiarities with e-commerce business models enable them to provide clients with pragmatic solutions.’

Key clients

CareDx, Inc.


A&E Television Networks


Alibaba Group


Meta Platforms


Samsung Electronics


eBay


American International Group


Sanofi


Association of American Publishers


S&P Global


Work highlights


  • Secured a complete plaintiff-side, $45m jury verdict for CareDx in a Lanham Act false advertising dispute against a competitor.
  • Commenced a trademark and copyright infringement lawsuit on behalf of A&E, challenging competitor Reelz’ airing of a copycat version of A&E’s reality show, Live PD.
  • Won two partial motions to dismiss for Sanofi, successfully narrowing the claims at issue in a Lanham Act case involving rival Scilex Pharmaceuticals.

ArentFox Schiff

Bolstered by the March 2022 merger of Arent Fox with Schiff Hardin, the team at ArentFox Schiff employs the full bench strength of its national presence to advise major multinationals such as Amazon, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Valentino, on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional litigation. The team is led in Washington DC by US and Venezuela-qualified litigator, Ricardo Fischer, fashion and retail sector specialist, Anthony Lupo , and Cristina Carvalho who brings expertise to disputes to represent clients in the food and beverages space. Other key figures include experienced trademark and patent litigator Michelle Mancino Marsh, in New York, and Ross Panko in DC, who acts in proceedings at the federal and state levels and in administrative venues. Partner Michelle Cooke in Los Angeles joined from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in August 2022. Lindsay Korotkin in New York was promoted to partner in January 2023.


Practice head(s):

Ricardo Fischer; Anthony Lupo; Cristina Carvalho


Other key lawyers:

Michelle Mancino Marsh; Ross Panko


Testimonials

‘Strategic, commercial and collaborative.’

Key clients

Amazon.com, Inc.


Warner Bros. Discovery


Deutsche Telekom AG (T-Mobile)


Spectrum Brands, Inc.


Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation


Lacoste


Rothy’s, Inc.


Fossil Group, Inc. and Michael Kors, LLC


The Saul Zaentz Company


Ferrari S.p.A.


Buzzfeed, Inc.


Work highlights


  • Acting as lead litigation counsel to fashion brands Fossil and Michael Kors, in connection with an anti-counterfeiting and enforcement matter pending in the Southern District of New York.
  • Acting as lead counsel to footwear brand, Rothy’s, handling all of the company’s national and international IP matters, including enforcement of the brand and designs against third-party infringement and counterfeiting.

Duane Morris LLP

Duane Morris LLP utilizes the bench strength of locations across Europe, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas, to represent a diverse spectrum of clients involved in high-stakes litigation, across sectors ranging from hospitality, sports, food and beverages, and luxury goods to banking and finance, energy, tech, software, media, and telecoms. The team is co-led by Nicole McLaughlin, based in Philadelphia, who brings expertise to domestic and international infringement matters, and in New York by seasoned litigator Mark Lerner, who acts for clients in trademark, trade dress, and false advertising cases. In Silicon Valley, Jennifer Lantz applies over 20 years of experience in the practice area. Christiane Schuman Campbell specializes in assisting both start-ups and global brands in fashion, retail, and consumer goods at the Philadelphia office, where Tyler Marandola represents clients in life sciences, software, manufacturing and gaming; they are based alongside associate Lauren Matturri who supports on developing anti-counterfeiting measures.

Practice head(s):

Nicole McLaughlin; Mark Lerner


Other key lawyers:

Jennifer Lantz; Christiane Schuman Campbell; Lauren Matturri; Tyler Marandola


Testimonials

‘The Duane Morris team is excellent and business-focused. They are excellent in relation to trademark portfolio strategy and building as well as protection.’

‘Jennifer Lantz is great!’

‘I have been working with Nicole McLaughlin in Philadelphia, for decades. I appreciate her exceptional availability and work quality.’

Key clients

Colony Grill Development, LLC


Lagos, Inc.


Cohen & Company Inc.


Trojan Battery Company


Matterport


Muzik, Inc


RB Health (US) LLC


Meredith Corporation


Book of the Month Club LLC


Popeyes


Shiji Corp


Philadelphia Phillies


Fenwick & West LLP

Coordinating with its national locations and office in Shanghai, the team at Fenwick & West LLP prosecutes and defends trademark litigation, and advises such major corporates as Meta and Twitter, across the technology, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. Eric Ball in Silicon Valley heads the team, bringing expertise to acting for start-ups and established companies at the domestic and international levels. Seasoned litigator Jedediah Wakefield in San Francisco, who applies experience representing clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and in investigations brought by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). Other key figures include associates Irene Aguirre in Silicon Valley, who counsels on brand expansion and protection, and Armen Nercessian in San Francisco, who assists clients in web services and cybersecurity.


Practice head(s):

Eric Ball


Other key lawyers:

Jedediah Wakefield; Irene Aguirre; Armen Nercessian


Testimonials

‘The team is extremely responsive and can quickly turn opinions around when requested. Despite the quick turnaround, their opinions are comprehensive and thoughtful. The team’s specific recommendations take into account how our company thinks about the issues/situations, rather than a giving us recommendations that are generic.’

Key clients

Cisco


Delivery Native


DocuSign


Nutrisystem


GoPro


Intuit


Meta


Snowflake


Shinmax


Tencent


Twitter


Work highlights


  • Defended Nutrisystem in a trademark and false advertising claim brought by Pacific Packaging Concepts.
  • Represented Delivery Native in a trademark infringement and unfair competition claim brought by Skratch Labs.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig LLP combines the bench strength of its global network with the experience of its team, to advise on trademark, trade dress and false advertising litigation matters. Susan L. Heller, of Orange County and Los Angeles, brings strength to acting for high-profile celebrities and corporates, while Joel Feldman in Atlanta brings expertise to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings; the duo co-lead the team alongside LA-based brand expansion and protection specialist, Candice Kim, and Mark Galis in Chicago, who acts for large, middle market and start-up entities. In LA and Silicon Valley, Ian C. Ballon manages Internet-related class action suits.

Practice head(s):

Susan Heller; Joel Feldman; Candice Kim; Mark Galis


Other key lawyers:

Ian Ballon


Key clients

American Airlines, Inc.


Groupon, Inc.


Schlumberger Corp.


Keds LLC


Jack Ryan Enterprises Limited and Jack Ryan Limited Partnership


Telemundo Television Studios LLC


Apollo Healthcare Corp. and Costco Wholesale Corp.


For Life Products, LLC


Work highlights


  • Secured an antitrust and trademark litigation win for client Groupon, Inc., including an award of attorney’s fees against the plaintiff, Las Vegas Skydiving Adventures (LVSA).

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

The team at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP utilizes its national presence to represent major global brands, such as Monster Energy and lululemon, as plaintiffs and defendants involved in high-stakes infringement litigation. The practice is headed in Orange County, CA by Lynda Zadra-Symes, who brings over 31 years of experience to proceedings in federal court and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and Lauren Keller Katzenellenbogen, who applies expertise in sectors ranging from software, medical devices, and consumer products to fashion, beverages, and entertainment. Other key figures include tech sector specialists Brian Horne and Hans Mayer in Los Angeles. At the Orange County office, Ali Razai, who handles complex matters for clients in biotech and pharmaceuticals, is a key name alongside seasoned litigator, Matthew Bellinger.

Practice head(s):

Lynda Zadra-Symes; Lauren Keller Katzenellenbogen


Other key lawyers:

Brian Horne; Ali Razai; Matthew Bellinger; Hans Mayer


Testimonials

‘High level of expertise, good rapport within the team, very easy to deal with, responsive and commercial in outlook.’

‘Lynda Zadra-Symes is a stand-out TM litigator, knows her stuff and very commercial.’

‘Deep bench, expertise in all areas of IP.’

‘Ali Razai is a strong team leader, and provides clear guidance on our enforcement options, and has the experience needed to assess our claims.’

Key clients

Qatar Airways


lululemon


Jacuzzi Brands


Amazon.com


99 Cents Only Stores


Toshiba America Electronics Corporation


HireRight


Meyer Natural Foods


Venus Laboratories (ECOS)


Monster Energy Company


Illumina, Inc.


Masimo


Jelly Belly


Fox Corporation


BJ Restaurant


Soke Beauty


Edwards Life Sciences


Work highlights


  • Represented Orange Bang, Inc. and Monster Energy Co, who brought claims against Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (VPX) for breach of a prior settlement agreement and for infringement of Orange Bang’s BANG trademarks based upon VPX’s marketing and sale of its BANG energy drinks.
  • Represented lululemon, the apparel company, which was sued for trademark infringement by the owner of a trademark registration for the ALIIGN mark.

Mayer Brown

The team at Mayer Brown employs the full bench strength of locations across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions to support on an array of high-stakes trademark litigation and enforcement. The team is led by John Mancini in New York, who litigates at the state and federal levels and brings expertise in the digital media space, and Michael Adams in Chicago, who applies over 15 years of experience in the practice space and specializes in anti-cybersquatting matters. Also in Chicago, Kristine Young acts in proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. Emily Nash, who operates out of the Chicago and New York offices, was promoted to partner in January 2023.


Practice head(s):

John Mancini; Michael Adams


Other key lawyers:

Kristine Young


Key clients

Jim Beam Brands Co.


Maker’s Mark Whiskey


Goya Foods, Inc.


Capri Sun GmbH


Nespresso USA, Inc.


Nestlé USA, Inc.


Work highlights


  • Represented Nestlé USA, Inc. in a number of trademark litigation matters.

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

Chicago-based law firm Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP provides a one-stop-shop which integrates its counselling practice with its litigation offering, supporting clients in disputes at state and federal level, in addition to those before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). The team is led by Thomas McDonough, who employs pre-designed litigation strategies to act for clients across the consumer electronics, hospitality, beverages, software, and entertainment sectors, and Michael Kelber, an expert in software licenses. Other key figures include Lee Eulgen, who advises clients on data ownership and online compliance, and Antony McShane, a specialist in traditional and digital IP assets. Andrea Stein Fuelleman develops international anti-counterfeiting programs and is recommended alongside associates Lee Barrington Stark, who serves on the firm’s sustainability committee, and Jessica Rissman Cohen, who handles social media and cybersquatting matters. Counsel Andrew Fraker brings strength to the tech sectors. All lawyers mentioned work in Chicago.

Practice head(s):

Thomas McDonough; Michael Kelber


Other key lawyers:

Lee Eulgen; Antony McShane; Andrea Stein Fuelleman; Lee Barrington Stark; Jessica Rissman Cohen; Andrew Fraker


Key clients

Euromarket Designs, Inc. d/b/a Crate & Barrel and CB2


Sedecal (Sociedad Española de Electromedicina Y Calidad, S.A.)


Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises


Dart Container Corporation (and subsidiary, Solo Cup Company)


TransUnion LLC


Duracell


Republic Brands/Top Tobacco L.P./Republic Tobacco


Viceroy Hotel Group


Chicago White Sox


CareerBuilder


Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association


Montage Hotels & Resorts


Fresenius Kabi AG


Hyatt Corporation


PLR IP Holdings (Polaroid)


Dine Brands Global (IHOP, Applebee’s)


Delta Dental


Urban Armor Gear (UAG)


Badoo


Starkey Hearing Technologies


Top Rank Boxing


Work highlights


  • Pursued numerous social media-based businesses for wrongfully using the Delta Dental mark to unjustly draw traffic to their sites and products.
  • Representing Carepoint Healthcare achieving a successful motion to dismiss with respect to multiple parties and a favorable settlement of trademark litigation.

Pirkey Barber

Harnessing the bench strength of locations in Austin, Texas and the DC Metro area, boutique IP firm Pirkey Barber advises such household names including Nintendo, Nike, Viacom, and Wendy’s, and brings expertise to high-stakes infringement litigation. Headed by seasoned trial lawyer Jered Matthysse and Wendy Larson, who specializes in cybersquatting and brand protection challenges, the team’s client base spans sectors ranging from retail, education, real estate, and beverages, to hospitality, e-commerce, media, entertainment, and apparel. Other key figures include trademark authority Bill Barber; Louis Pirkey, who brings over 50 years of experience to the practice area; Steve Meleen, who is a past president and board member of the Austin Intellectual Property Law Association; Travis Wimberly, who is the author of briefs on behalf of clients at the federal and state court levels, including in the Supreme Court; anti-counterfeiting expert Alex Bistline; and associate Giulio Yaquinto. In January 2023, Joshua Burke joined as senior counsel. All the lawyers mentioned work in the Austin office.


Practice head(s):

Jered Matthysse; Wendy Larson


Other key lawyers:

Bill Barber; Steve Meleen; Louis Pirkey; Travis Wimberly; Alex Bistline; Giulio Yaquinto


Testimonials

‘Pirkey Barber has a deep bench with respect to intellectual property issues across the board (licensing, trademark applications and prosecution, IP litigation, copyright, etc.). The team at Pirkey Barber provides solid, practical legal advice. The attorneys at Pirkey Barber are very responsive and professional. In addition to assisting with trademarks litigation, they also put together detailed trademark/IP training for our internal clients.’

‘I appreciate the Pirkey Barber attorneys ability to provide pragmatic, business-minded advice and that the team takes it seriously to get to know the business of their clients. The team is up to date on legal advancements and takes a proactive approach in bringing those issues to clients.’

‘The responsiveness of the attorneys and paralegals at this firm is outstanding.’

Key clients

3M Innovative Properties Company


7-Eleven, Inc.


All Web Leads, Inc.


American Bar Association


Anastasia Beverly Hills, LLC f/k/a Anastasia Beverly Hills, Inc.


Austin Trust Company


Baylor University


Backsliders, LLC


Baker Hughes Company


Berdoll Sawmill and Furniture Co., LLC


Car-Freshner Corp.


Chuy’s Opco, Inc.


Cognitive Scale, Inc.


Cirrus Logic


Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC


Creative World School, Inc.


De Boulle Diamond & Jewelry, Inc.


Dell Inc.


DMP Color LLC


Dryshod International, LLC


Eat Just Inc.


Ecolab Inc.


Exxon Mobil Corporation


Fifth Generation, Inc.


H-E-B, LP f/k/a HEB Grocery Company, LP


I Live Here I Give Here


Insperity, Inc.


Intrado Corporation


LeMans Corporation


Literati, Inc.


Liongard Inc.


Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.


National Women’s Political Caucus, Inc.


NeighborFavor Inc.


Nuclein LLC


Payless ShoeSource, Inc.


Phillips 66 Company


Pohland Companies


Prudential Financial


RELX Group plc


Rice University


Schindler Elevator Corporation


SXSW, Inc. (South By Southwest)


Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC, Frito-Lay North America, Inc.


Tama Group


TGI Fridays, Inc.


Tiff’s Treats


Tito’s Vodka


United Properties Investment LLC


The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System


Wendy’s Company


WestRock Company


Y Combinator Management, LLC


Work highlights


  • Defended Dryshod International, LLC at trial in a case brought by Haas Outdoors, Inc. alleging that a camouflage pattern and trademark on boots infringed a copyright and a trademark owned by the plaintiff.
  • Represents Baker Hughes in a case, in which the plaintiff BMC Software, Inc. has brought asserting claims of federal and state trademark infringement.
  • Successfully represented Jim Adler and Jim S. Adler, P.C. in a Fifth Circuit appeal arising from third party use of Adler’s registered marks in search engine keywords.