Duane Morris LLP is known for its work in trademark litigation and TTAB filings across industries such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences and biotechnology as well as technology. Mark Lerner, in New York, and Nicole McLaughlin, in Philadelphia, co-head the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘What makes the Duane Morris Trademark Team unique is their unwavering availability and responsiveness—typically the same day—with practical, business-focused advice.’
‘Stand‑out individual - Christiane Schuman Campbell is consistently quick to respond, her counsel is sound, practical, and strategic.'
- 'Proactive portfolio stewardship.'
- 'Responsiveness and reliability.'
‘Extremely knowledgeable of publishing industry, and of I.P. law.’
Key clients
- Walmart Inc.
- Shandong Shinho Food Industries Co.
- RB Health (US) LLC
Work highlights
Acted as lead counsel for Walmart Inc. in winning appeal at Ninth Circuit on copyright issues and related attorneys fees, overturning District Court’s ruling.
Representing Shandong Shinho in ongoing trademark litigation involving a former distributor, May Flower. The team is litigating actions at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to protect the client’s trademarks and to prevent May Flower from registering confusingly similar marks.
Practice head
Mark Lerner; Nicole McLaughlin