A team that is noted for its ‘high expertise’, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP leverages its wide-ranging experience in representing clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, federal circuit courts of appeal and other tribunals to advise global scale clients including Biogen and BSN Sports. Washington DC’s Naresh Kilaru, Anand Sharma, and Erika Harmon Arner jointly head up the offering. Kilaru’s skillset encompasses computer source code, product packaging and domain name disputes. B. Brett Heavner is routinely entrusted by a host of medical device manufacturers, trade associations and financial services clients, while Douglas Rettew excels in relation to traditional trademarks, false advertising and rights of publicity issues. Mark Sommers possesses a wealth of experience before the federal district and appellate courts as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In Pao Alto, Morgan E. Smith operates across a myriad of sectors, from sports equipment and apparel to automotive and telecoms. Washington DC’s Patrick Rodgers is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘High expertise in IP litigation. Extremely practical advice focusing on the business.’
‘Douglas Rettew has a pragmatic approach in this highly specialized field. His availability and responsiveness is outstanding.’
‘The Finnegan team is knowledgeable, agile, and responsive. They provide thorough legal counsel and are strategic in their approach.’
‘Finnegan is no nonsense. They solve problems strategically and do not waste time. They provide reasonable and business-friendly solutions while embracing risk.’
‘Super professional and business oriented.’
‘They have acquired knowledge about our business making them able to apply legal knowledge in a very strategically efficient way.'
‘Finnegan is the main counsel of record representing our IP portfolio, leading all registration, enforcement, and litigation efforts. Their deep bench of expertise and experienced talent, with resources to draw upon for any new or novel issue, has been essential.’
‘Brett Heavner's comfort distilling complex issues in lay terms for our leadership team is always appreciated.’
Key clients
- ABRET, Inc.
- Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmy’s)
- Atlassian US, Inc.
- ATP Tour, Inc.
- Birkenstock
- Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
- Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C.
- Cascade Maverik Lacrosse, LLC
- Caterpillar, Inc.
- Chuxin Intelligence Enterprises Management (Nanjing) Co. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Canceled Puma’s registration for the PROCAT mark, which was used for a line of children’s soccer cleats and related apparel and accessories.
- Defended Kettenbach in a high-stakes trademark infringement, patent infringement, and false-advertising litigation related to newly launched, cutting-edge dental products.
- Represented InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in litigation asserting infringement of IHG’s distinctive deep blue corporate color, IHG logo, and the trade dress of IHG’s website.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Douglas Rettew
Mark Sommers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Patrick Rodgers
Practice head
Naresh Kilaru; Erika Harmon Arner; Anand Sharma
Other key lawyers
B. Brett Heavner; Douglas Rettew; Mark Sommers; Morgan E. Smith; Patrick Rodgers