Combining expertise in intellectual property with a wealth of experience in the fashion, technology, and media and entertainment industries, Katten comfortably handles copyright advisory and litigation matters. The team is equipped to handle domestic and international mandates. At the helm of the practice, New York-based Karen Artz Ash stands out for her specialism in the fashion industry, and Floyd Mandell is particularly impressive in litigation from the Chicago office. In the New York office, Kristin Achterhof is a key contact for clients in the technology, consumer goods and entertainment industries, with a particular focus on IP disputes. Counsel Carolyn Passen is another key member of the team in Chicago, with extensive experience counselling clients on defending IP assets and avoiding infringement disputes.
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Key clients
- Authentic Brands Group (ABG)
- Brooks Brothers
- Buddig
- Calvin Klein
- Charles Curry
- Crimson Consulting
- Cumulus Media, Inc.
- Earl Enterprise Holdings
- Fast Retailing USA, Inc
- Goliath IP Stichting
- Kith Retail
- Lenovo and Motorola Trademark Holdings
Work highlights
Representing Authentic Brands Group in a series of litigations and claims relating to the termination of certain licensees of its Ted Baker brand and business following the filing of bankruptcy proceedings by other geographical licenses.
Represented Natera in a Lanham Act false advertising case against CareDx relating to analysis of studies and data establishing the “literal falsity” of product performance and superiority claims in advertising.
Representing Cumulus Media in a defamation lawsuit brought against Cumulus and former radio host Erich Muller.
Practice head
Karen Artz Ash; Floyd Mandell
Other key lawyers
Kristin Achterhof; Carolyn Passen