Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advises clients on trademark and brand protection matters including mark selection, clearance, registration, licensing, enforcement, and portfolio management. The firm also handles related issues involving domain name acquisition, advertising, and online brand protection strategies. John Gary Maynard co-heads the intellectual property practice and focuses on brand protection matters, including domain name counselling, online enforcement, and related disputes. Tyler Maddry also co-heads the practice and advises on intellectual property and technology transactions, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements relating to the development and commercialisation of intellectual property assets. The team is based in Washington DC.
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Key clients
- Peanuts Worldwide
- Special Olympics, Inc.
- McKinsey & Company, Inc.
- The Vitamin Shoppe
Work highlights
Represents Peanuts Worldwide in trademark prosecution, strategy, licensing, and infringement litigation.
Represents McKinsey & Company in matters that include trademark clearance searches and opinions.
Handling all worldwide trademark prosecution and provides comprehensive brand protection services for The Vitamin Shoppe.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
John Gary Maynard; Tyler Maddry
Other key lawyers
Stephen Demm; Jonathan Reichman; Jeremy Boczko