Capable of advising across all phases of litigation, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP fields a varied practice that spans unusual color and design trademarks, trademark infringement and false advertising litigation. Co-leading the group from Washington DC are Tyler Maddry and John Gary Maynard, the latter of whom is considerably experienced on the software litigation side. Richmond-based Stephen Demm holds a wealth of experience in the realm of tech litigation and New York-based Jeremy Boczko is active across a myriad of sectors, from banking and financial services to entertainment and sports. Also in New York is Armin Ghiam, a strong choice for tech and cosmetics companies.
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Key clients
- Hisamitsu America, Inc.
- The Vitamin Shoppe
- Shop LC; Wayfair; IGIA New York Inc.; BeautyKo USA Inc.
- Vesync Corporation
- Various Health Clinic Clients
- Various Dental and Medical Glove Clients
- Annie Oakley Enterprises, Inc.
- RLVNT Media, LLC; Marica Christina Wells
Work highlights
Represented Hisamitsu America, maker and distributor of SALONPAS Brand Pain Relieving Patches, in the false advertising litigation, Scilex Pharms. Inc. v. Sanofi-Aventis U.S., et al.., No. 21-CV-1280 (ND Cal.), and related consumer class action, Hrapoff et al. v. Hisamitsu America, No. 4:21-cv-01943 (N.D. Cal.).
Represented Wayfair and Shop LC in Ontel Prods. Corp. v. Shop LC, et al., No. 6:22-cv-911 (WDTX). Ontel alleges trademark, copyright, and patent infringement through marketing, sale, and offering for sale by Wayfair and Shop LC of a product called the “HydroIce.”
Represented American perfumer Annie Oakley in Interparfums Luxury Brands, Inc. v. Gabet et al., No. 1:23-cv-06269 (S.D.N.Y.). The main issue in the case is whether using the mark SUNSET in COACH DREAMS SUNSET likely causes consumer confusion.
Lawyers
Practice head
John Gary Maynard
Tyler Maddry
Other key lawyers
Stephen Demm
Jeremy Boczko
Armin Ghiam