With a client base ranging across sectors such as fashion, retail and technology, the team at Katten is best known for its handling of trademark infringement litigation at the federal court level, alongside handling false advertising matters under the Lanham Act. Based out of New York, Karen Artz Ash jointly leads the team, is well regarded for her work on trademark licensing and international distribution agreements. On the other hand, Chicago-based Floyd Mandell is recognized for his litigation expertise in trademarks and false advertising. Also based in Chicago, Kristin Achterhof is known for her experience dealing with trademark disputes in federal and state courts and before the US Patent & Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
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Work highlights
Representing Authentic Brands Group and its footwear licensee, Marc Fisher Footwear, in a follow on dispute, resulting from the client’s earlier acquisition of the global brand, HUNTER Boot, in a European transaction and the subsequent licensing of the brand in North America to Marc Fisher.
Represented Natera in a Lanham Act false advertising case against its competitor, CareDx.
Representing Lenovo in the US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina in a suit brought by Mercedes-Benz Group involving Lenovo’s design mark used across the globe for years in connection with its Legion gaming laptop computers and accessories.
Practice head
Karen Artz Ash; Floyd Mandell
Other key lawyers
Kristin Achterhof