Experience
Has regularly advised and represented leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies on and in connection with copyright, trademark, and social media disputes, transactions, and related matters.
Has assisted Boston Children’s Hospital with takedowns and social media issues.
Has advised and represented the Harvard Law Review Association in copyright and trademark disputes concerning The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.
Brought action for trademark infringement and related claims against a third party using TPG marks in connection with financial services.
Defended Walker Edison Furniture Company, LLC against a copyright infringement claim before the U.S. International Trade Commission concerning the wood grain pattern applied to its ready-to-assemble furniture. Successfully resolved via consent order at minimal cost to client.
Brought action for trademark infringement and related claims against a third party using variation of the client’s GO OFF mark in connection with makeup remover products.
Successfully defended a charity providing rehabilitative services to wounded veterans against a former employee who opposed its attempt to register HEALING ON THE FLY for charitable fundraising services.
Successfully moved to dismiss trademark infringement action and petition to cancel client’s registration with prejudice on the basis of issue preclusion and lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
Successfully moved to dismiss copyright infringement claim brought against client based on improper venue.
Successfully represented our client in a federal district court case involving the sale of a third-party product, “Arman Cognac,” that was not genuine Cognac.