Matters

  • Represented Sanford in numerous actions, successfully enforcing trademark/trade dress rights in SHARPIE markers. Obtained favorable judgments or settlements in all cases. Sanford, L.P. v. Triple Dragon et al.; Sanford, L.P. v. East Ameroasis Import, Inc., et al.; Sanford, L.P. v. Kole Imports, Inc.; Sanford, L.P. v. Illinois Industrial Tool, Inc. d/b/a JMK-IIT, Inc. and d/b/a JMK Sales; Sanford, L.P. v. Davro Products, Inc.; and Sanford, L.P. v. Economy Pencil Company, Incorporated a/k/a Economy Pen & Pencil Company, d/b/a www.jo-bee.com.
  • Represented market-leading billiards company in trademark infringement and dilution action. Brunswick Bowling & Billiards v. H. Betti Industries, Inc. d/b/a Imperial International.
  • Represented nutraceutical distribution company in defense of dispute regarding trademark infringement and defamation.Derek W. Cornelius and SI03, Inc. v. Protein Customizer, Inc.
  • Represented Thermos in trademark infringement, dilution and cyberpiracy action.Thermos L.L.C. v. B2M2 Systems, LLC.
  • Represented Irwin in trademark declaratory judgment action involving blue-handled tools. Irwin Industrial Tools, Inc. v. Estwing Manufacturing Company, Inc.
  • Represented Sanford in trademark and domain name dispute regarding sanford.com. Sanford, L.P. v. Sanford Consulting, Clive Sanford, and Kyle Cole.
  • Represented drug diagnostics companies in trademark dispute regarding VIRCO. Virco Pharmaceuticals, LLC and Virco Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Virco Group, N.V. and Virco Lab, Inc.
  • Represented defendants in trademark infringement dispute involving JUICY trademark.BBK Tobacco & Foods v. Juicy eJuice et al.
  • Represented defendant in trademark infringement dispute involving ASCENSION trademark. Ascension Health Alliance v. Ascension Insurance.
  • Represented Rubbermaid Commercial Products in trademark infringement dispute involving BRUTE trademark. Rubbermaid Commercial Products v. Brute Outdoors.
  • Represent plaintiff in trademark infringement dispute involving PATHWAY trademark. Pathway Senior Living v. Pathway Senior Living.
  • Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC v. Brute Outdoors, LLC (W.D. N.C., Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-435).
  • Exmark Manufacturing Company Incorporated v. Shakespeare Company, LLC, Cancellation No. 92067289 (TTAB 2017).
  • Peace & Love Brands, Inc v. The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., Cancellation No. 92066292 (TTAB 2017).
  • Brighton Collectibles, LLC v. Pure Fishing, Inc., Opposition No. 91227789 (TTAB 2016).
  • Rubbermaid Incorporated v. Matthew L. Berger, Opposition No. 91230113 (TTAB 2016).
  • Invicta Watch Company of America, Inc. v. Sobral Invicta, Opposition Nos. 91224992 and 91224997 (TTAB 2015).
  • Graco Children’s Products Inc. v. Leachco, Inc., Opposition No. 91218483 (TTAB 2014).
  • Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC v. Brute Outdoors, LLC, Opposition Nos. 91216569, 91216570, and 91216668 (TTAB 2014).
  • Newell Operating Company v. Anji Zoy Artwares Co., Ltd., Opposition No. 91215275 (TTAB 2014).
  • Graco Children’s Products Inc. v. Beneville Holdings, LLC, Opposition No. 91213282 (TTAB 2013).
  • Represented leading magic supply company in defense of dispute regarding trademarks. Yigal Mesika v. Penguin Magic, Inc. et al.