Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr., Inc. v. CBS, Inc.

Successfully represented the heirs of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. against CBS Broadcasting Inc. in a highly publicized case before the Eleventh more

Rosa Parks v. LaFace Records

Successfully represented LaFace Records in a lawsuit brought by civil rights icon, Rosa Parks, for naming their Grammy nominated song “Rosa Parks.”  more

SunTrust Bank v. Houghton Mifflin

Represented Houghton Mifflin in a copyright infringement suit prohibiting the publication of the book "The Wind Done Gone" because of alleged more

Universal Furniture International, Inc. v. Collezione Europa USA, Inc.

Represented Universal Furniture International Inc., a home furnishings manufacturer, in a suit against Collezione Europa USA, Inc., a furniture more

Defended copyright challenge of Google's Book Search project

The firm served as lead counsel for Google Inc., in defending copyright infringement lawsuits brought by the Author’s Guild, et al., and separately more

Playboy Enterprises v. Dumas *

Defended widow of artist Patrick Nagel in copyright infringement trial brought by publisher of Playboy magazine and succeeded in establishing her more

Copyright infringement defense for LaFace Records

The firm successfully defended LaFace Records and So So Def Productions in a series of lawsuits asserting copyright infringement and other claims more

Faulkner v. National Geographic

As lead amici counsel for more than two dozen academic associations (including the American Association for the Advancement of Science), more

Intellectual property protection for a non-profit health care organization

Serves as intellectual property counsel to a non-profit health care organization, including assisting in trademark enforcement, trademark protection more

Trademark merchandising for Merv Griffin Entertainment *

Represents Merv Griffin Entertainment in trademark and copyright matters including clearance of title for new TV projects and disputes with respect more

Asset sale for the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. Inc.

Represented Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. Inc. in the sale of Dr. King's papers to a buyer sponsored by the City of Atlanta. more

Betz v. Weekley Homes

Successfully settled copyright litigation involving architectural works on behalf of David Weekley Homes. 

Frank Betz Assocs., Inc. more

Intellectual property portfolio management services for one of the largest apparel companies in the world

Represents one of the largest apparel companies in the world in protecting their hosiery, hosiery machinery, knitwear, casual wear, shoes, lingerie more

Sandberg and Sikorski Corp. v. Andin International Inc. *

Successfully represented defendant, Andin International Inc., owned by Aya Azrialant, a jewelry designer accused of copyright infringement of a more

Copyright infringement litigation defense for one of the world's leading music companies

Represented one of the world's leading music companies in copyright infringement litigation. Summary judgment was granted in favor of our more

Copyright litigation for global technology provider

Served as lead counsel in representation of global technology provider regarding copyright holder in connection with claim for copyright infringement  more

Cavalier v. Jim Henson Co., Inc. *

Won summary adjudication on behalf of defendants The Jim Henson Company, Simon & Schuster, Inc. and Viacom Inc. in an idea submission case on the  more

Intellectual property counseling for major apparel retailer and wholesaler

Serves as outside intellectual property counsel for international apparel retailer and wholesaler for over 75 years in connection with U.S. and more

End user contract agreements for major software company

Represented major software company in drafting an End User License Agreement for licensed products and Terms of Service for hosted products. more

Cooper v. Sony Music Entertainment Inc., et al.

Defended Sony Music Entertainment Inc., So So Def Productions and other defendants in a series of lawsuits asserting copyright infringement and other  more

Halted auction of GRAMMY Award for The National Academy of the Recording Arts & Sciences

Represented The National Academy of the Recording Arts & Sciences, the organization which administers the prestigious GRAMMY award ceremony, in more

Intellectual property litigation and counseling services for a major world chemical producer

Represent a Fortune 500 company and major world producer of chemicals, fibers and plastics, by providing a full range of intellectual more

Copyright litigation defense for global music publishing company

Represented global music publishing company against a claim involving alleged violations of authors’ moral rights.
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Copyright litigation for the owner of the rights to the famous Dick and Jane reading primer *

Represented the owner of the rights to the famous Dick and Jane reading primer, a Pearson Education subsidiary, in trademark and copyright litigation  more

Calio v. Sofa Express Inc.

Represented Sofa Express Inc. in a copyright infringement case.  In response to the firm's motion to dismiss order, the court rejected the more

Copyright infringement action for public company

Defended public company against copyright infringement action involving musical composition used in Super Bowl advertisement. more

Representation of home furnishings retailer in copyright and trademark infringement

Defended leading home furnishings retailer in copyright and trademark infringement action. more

Trademark and copyright enforcement for Formula One

Represents Formula One World Championship in various matters enforcing its intellectual property rights in the United States. more

Copyright counseling and prosecution for Williams-Sonoma Inc.

Copyright counseling and prosecution of graphic, sculptural and architectural building designs for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. more

Computer software copyright counseling and prosecution for multiple representative clients

Computer software copyright counseling and prosecution for Dolby Laboratories, the University of California, Nexant, Inc. and many others. more

Copyright and Trademark counseling for Margaret Fishback Powers

Copyright and Trademark enforcement, licensing & counseling regarding the poem "Footprints in the Sand" by Margaret Fishback Powers. more

Golan et al v. Ashcroft et al.

Represented plaintiffs in action involving copyright restoration under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. Golan, et al. v. Ashcroft, et al., more

Copyright and trademark counseling for LeapFrog Enterprises Inc.

Copyright and trademark counseling regarding graphic and font designs, photographs, text, music, etc. for LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. more

Copyright counseling to Charlene Li and other authors

Copyright counseling to Charlene Li and other authors of non-fiction books regarding avoidance of infringement related to prior employment. more

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. v. Garcia et al.

Representing Sony Computer Entertainment America in action to stop the unlawful distribution of “modding” devices and pirated video games.

Sony Computer Entm't America Inc. v. Garcia et al. more

License negotiations and intellectual property counseling for Patty Madden Inc.

Represents Patty Madden Inc., a well-known wall covering designer, in drafting and conducting license negotiations in connection with branding of the  more

Patent and copyright advice and counsel to Comverse Technology Inc./Comverse Inc. 

Provide patent, trademark and copyright advice and counsel to Comverse Technology Inc., a leading mobile telecommunications software provider, more

Patent, trademark and copyright advice and counsel for Custom Design WallCovering

Advice and counsel provided in areas of patent, trademark and copyright to Custom Design WallCovering, a designer and supplier of wallcovering more

Copyright infringement against music, video, book and entertainment retailer

Represented defendants against claims that search engine capabilities rendered them liable for copyright infringement. more

Marvel Enterprises and Funimation Productions v. New Image Sportswear Co.

Obtained an ex parte temporary restraining order and seizure order and seized thousands of infringing shirts on behalf of Marvel, the owners  more

Copyright infringement litigation for global mobility company

Defended a global mobility company in copyright infringement litigation alleging that mobile network carriers were liable for unauthorized sharing of  more

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC v. Zoomba LDC and www.shoppsjailbreak.com

Represented Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC in a copyright and DMCA infringement litigation involving its PlayStation® family of products and  more

Nancy Garen v. Steven Feder (ADA "Miss Cleo")

Represented the author of a Tarot card reading book against the operators of a 900 number line made famous by the “Miss Cleo” television more

Dudnikov et al. v. MGA Entertainment Inc.

Represented MGA Entertainment Inc., the owners of the Bratz property, in one of the first cases to address allegations of a wrongful ISP takedown more

Paramount Pictures Corporation v. Piche

Represented Paramount Pictures Corporation in copyright litigation. Paramount and Universal had plans to launch trailers for summer tent-pole films more

Fonovisa Inc. v. Cherry Auction Inc. (Representing The International Anticounterfeiting Coalition Inc.)

Represented the International Anticounterfeiting Coalition, Inc. in the Ninth Circuit and filed an Amicus Brief on behalf of numerous intellectual more

DC Comics v. John Does 1-10

Represented DC Comics in this copyright infringement case filed against an unknown leaker of unreleased images from “The Watchmen” comic. DC Comics more

Star Patrol Enterprises Inc. v. Saban Entertainment Inc.

Represented Saban Entertainment, Inc. against a complaint for copyright infringement, breach of contract, inducing breach of contract, and more

Colour & Design Inc. v. U.S. Vinyl Manufacturing Corporation, et al.

Successfully represented Colour & Design, Inc., copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns, against infringer manufacturer. After  more

Zynga Inc. v. Vostu USA, Inc. et al.

Represented Zynga Inc. in multinational lawsuits against Vostu. Zynga alleged that Vostu had launched on a Brazilian social networking site several more

Dees v. Saban Entertainment Inc.

Represented Saban Entertainment Inc. (Saban) against claims of copyright infringement, unfair competition, and breach of contract. The more

Time Warner Entertainment Company et al. v. Golden Touch Inc., et al.

Filed complaints and applications for temporary restraining orders and seizure orders against various retailers, wholesalers, and importers of more

Summit Entertainment LLC v. Daiana Santia

Represent Summit Entertainment in this copyright infringement and computer fraud and abuse act case brought against a hacker who had breached servers  more

DC Comics; Time Warner; Disney Enterprises, Inc.; and Nike Inc. v. Steven Koh

Represented DC Comics, Disney, Nike, and Warner Bros. in a lawsuit against a swap meet owner and its vendors based on the sale of counterfeit and more

Online enforcement program

Established one of the first comprehensive Internet monitoring and enforcement programs, and we currently direct numerous international online more

RJF International Corporation et al. v. U.S. Vinyl Mfg.

Successfully represented copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns against infringer manufacturer. After discovery, the matter was more

Builder MT LLC v. Zybertech Construction Software Services, et al.

Obtained dismissal of all claims in software-related contract dispute.

Builder MT LLC v. Zybertech Construction Software Services, et al more

Breach of contract and copyright infringement litigation for manufacturer of business intelligence software

Represent a manufacturer of business intelligence software, in breach of contract and copyright infringement litigation. The defendants are  more

Zehren and Associates Inc. et al. v. Braeburn Real Estate Development LLC et al.

Defended Braeburn Real Estate Development against architect in connection with copyright infringement claims pertaining to architectural works.

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Rogue Wave Software Inc. v. Nexant Inc. et al.

Defended software licensee for Nexant, Inc. against claims of copyright infringement arising from alleged use of software outside of scope of more

eSoft Inc. v. RuleSpace LLC

Defended software developer, Rule Space LLC, against claims by competitor that our client infringed copyright by purchasing and using competitor's more

Josh Agle Inc. et al. v. Fusion Entertainment et al.

Successfully obtained trial court order dismissing trademark and copyright infringement claims for Fusion Entertainment with respect to alleged use more

Apple Computer Inc. v. Psystar Corporation

Obtained summary judgment and a permanent injunction against a computer company utilizing Apple’s copyrighted operating system software on non-Apple more

Copyright ownership for Romare Bearden Foundation

Represents the Romare Bearden Foundation as it addresses ownership of the copyrights of the late artist's work. more

Intellectual property advice and counsel for Colour & Design Inc.

Advice and counsel provided in all areas of patent, trademark and copyright to Colour & Design Inc., global manufacturer, designer and supplier more

Ice Cream Distributors of Evansville v. Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc., et al.

Represented Dreyer's in a litigation alleging violations of the Sherman and Cartwright Acts, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (“RICO”)

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MB Technologies Inc. v. Oracle Corporation et al.

Represented Oracle Corporation (Oracle) against claims of copyright infringement of its technology to build user interfaces. The case involved more

Trademark and copyright counseling for a voice and electronic brokerage firm

Provides trademark, copyright and Internet counseling, litigation and other enforcement representation and trademark portfolio management for a voice  more

Copyright litigation against U.S. municipality

Served as lead counsel in litigation against a U.S. municipality for violation of moral rights in a public sculpture by Lee Roy Champagne. more

Intellectual property advice for international confectionary maker *

Advised international confectionary maker with regard to intellectual property issues arising in the use of its products in user-generated and more

Copyright advice and counsel to Steelcase Inc.

Provided advice and counsel in areas of copyright to Steelcase, Inc., global manufacturer and supplier of furniture and wall covering products, in more

Laminating Services Inc. v. U.S. Vinyl Mfg.

Successfully represented Laminating Services, Inc., copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns, against infringer manufacturer. After more

Breach of contract litigation against TV production company *

Won verdict after trial for television production company in breach of contract action brought by former work-for-hire employee. more

Intellectual property litigation for JA Apparel Corp

After filing demand for arbitration, and conducting mediation, obtained favorable settlement for JA Apparel Corp., a leading men’s more

Trademark and copyright advice and counsel for RJF Manufacturing

Provide advice and counsel in areas of trademark and copyright to global manufacturer, designer and supplier of wallcovering products, including more

Design Tex and Patty Madden v. Fidelity Industries et al.

Successfully represented Design Tex Group, Inc., copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns, against infringer manufacturer. The matter more

Design Tex Group Inc., et al. v. U.S. Vinyl Manufacturing Corp., et al.

Successfully represented Design Tex Group, Inc., copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns, against infringer manufacturer, and initially  more

Defend Sofa Mart, LLC from claims of copyright infringement arising from fabric designs used in fabric for upholstering furniture

The firm served as lead counsel for Sofa Mart, LLC in the Western District of Wisconsin defending against claims of copyright infringement from more

Copyright licensing negotiations for not-for-profit ballet company *

Represents, on a pro bono basis, a not-for-profit ballet company in copyright licensing negotiations with choreographer’s trust and public television  more

Breach of exclusive license agreement litigation for Research and Development firm *

Successfully defended major medical device and pharmaceutical research and development firm from patentee’s $160M arbitration breach of best efforts more

Trademark and copyright advice for Bryan Keith Design LLC

Provide trademark and copyright advice and counsel to Bryan Keith Design LLC, a leading designer of bedding collections and designs, including the more

Fabric design copyright litigation for Spectravest Inc.

Represented Spectravest, Inc., an apparel manufacturer, in more than 100 cases and more than 50 TRO's granted. more

Trademark and copyright litigation for toy and game manufacturer *

Represented major toy and game manufacturer in federal suit and DMCA action against online trademark and copyright infringer, successfully removing more

Copyright advice and counsel to Design Tex Inc.

Provide advice and counsel in areas of copyright to Design Tex Inc., a global manufacturer and supplier of wallcovering products, in connection with more

Trademark and copyright advice and counsel for Economic Development Resource Guide

Advice and counsel in areas of patent, trademark and copyright to Economic Development Resource Guide, a provider of state-of-the-art consulting more

Trademark applications for game and toy manufacturer *

Successfully opposed trademark applications and cancelled trademarks on behalf of major game and toy manufacturer. more

Esbin & Alter LLP v. Zappier et al.

Retained to defend independent software developer on a pro bono basis against former law firm employer that alleged copyright infringement, fraud, more

Trademark and copyright counsel to Patty Madden Inc.

Provide advice and counsel to Patty Madden Inc., leading designer of wallcovering patterns, including trademark and copyright counsel, licensing  more

Trademark and copyright advice and counsel to Laminating Services Inc.

Provide advice and counsel in areas of trademark and copyright to Laminating Services Inc., a global manufacturer and supplier of wallcovering more

Copyright infringement litigation for Arista Records and Outkast *

Obtained summary judgment victory for Arista Records and recording artist Outkast against claims for joint authorship and copyright infringement. more

Copyright action brought against scientific, engineering and technology applications company

Defended scientific, engineering, and technology applications company against copyright claims brought by a quasi-governmental entity of Russia.

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Copyright infringement for musician

Served as lead counsel in representing a musician for copyright infringement and related claims against defendant website asserting ownership over more

Rank v. Harper Collins Publishers Inc., et al.

Defended HarperCollins Publishers, one of the world’s largest book publishers, against allegations of copyright infringement brought by a more

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University v. Hokie Real Estate Inc.

Successfully defended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in trademark infringement litigation against Hokie Real more

Copyright enforcement for Broadcast Music Inc. et al.

Successfully represented Broadcast Music Inc. recording artists, publishing companies and performance rights society in a series of copyright more

Patent and trademark advice for a Fortune 200 global consumer goods company

Represents a Fortune 200 global consumer goods corporation and provides advice related to protecting their food production processes and more

Copyright infringement for Gerson & Gerson Inc. *

Successfully represented Gerson & Gerson, Inc., a children’s clothing designer, in a copyright infringement case relating to the defendant making  more

Trademark, copyright and Internet counseling for financial management and advisory company

Provides trademark, copyright and Internet counseling, litigation and other enforcement representation and portfolio management for a financial more

Trademark and copyright counseling for a global financial services firm *

Provides trademark, copyright and Internet counseling, litigation and other enforcement representation management for a global financial firm. more

Jim Henson Productions, Inc. v. John T. Brady & Associates *

Represented the plaintiff, defeating the defendant's claim to own copyright and trademark rights in two early characters created by Jim Henson at more

Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. v. Garcia et al.

Represented Sony Computer Entertainment America in action to stop the unlawful distribution of “modding” devices and pirated video games.

Sony more

Trademark and copyright counseling services to Cerulean Studios LLC

Provides trademark and copyright counseling services to Cerulean Studios LLC, leading developer of instant messaging related software products. more

Cosa Instrument Corp. v. Hobré Instruments BV

Served as lead counsel in representing Cosa Instrument Corporation, an industrial machinery and equipment wholesaler, against claims by a competitor more

Copyright and trademark infringement litigation for a Fortune 500 brewery

Represented a leading Fortune 500 brewery and obtained injunctive and other relief against fifteen companies and individuals in trademark more

Design Tex Group, Inc. v. U.S. Vinyl Manufacturing Corp. *

Successfully represented Design Tex Inc. and designer Patty Madden in a copyright infringement action.  The District Court granted summary more

NTN Buzztime Inc. v. Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC

Obtained a favorable settlement for Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA), an electronic gaming products company, in this case before more

Capitol Records, Inc. v. Naxos of America, Inc.

Represented leading independent music label with litigation and mediation in connection with claims brought by music label relating to pre-1972 music  more

Copyright infringement advice for a software development company

Represented a software development company with copyright infringement matters. more

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. v. Divineo

Served as co-counsel in representing Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. in a copyright infringement action. The defendants had violated more

Software licenses and agreements negotiation for Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Inc.

Represents Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Inc., a global consumer product testing company, in connection with software licenses and agreements, more

Advice and Strategy Concerning Use of Pre-1978 Copyrights

The firm advises companies on issues concerning enforcement of rights in copyrighted works created prior to the January 1, 1978 effective date of the  more

Trademark and copyright representation for a Fortune 100 financial services company

Represents a Fortune 100 financial services company in trademark license negotiations and copyright issues. more

Trademark counsel for a leading financial institution

Provide international and domestic trademark portfolio management, and trademark counseling for a leading financial institution. more

Masterfile Corporation v. Development Partners Inc.

Served as lead counsel for Masterfile Corporation, a stock photography licensing company, in copyright infringement litigation against a company that  more

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. v. Filipiak

Successfully represented Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., a computer software company, in a copyright infringement more

Copyright protection for Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. *

Successfully represented Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. in reaffirming its copyright rights under the Berne Convention in the TARZAN character and more

DC Comics Inc. v. Unlimited Monkey Business Inc.

Represented DC Comics Inc., an AOL Time Warner subsidiary, in a copyright infringement suit in which summary judgment was granted on the grounds that  more

Copyright infringement and theft of trade secrets for corporate education and training company *

Represented corporate education and training company asserting theft of trade secrets and copyright infringement claims for copying website against more

Trademark clearance and registration for Interface Inc.

The firm advises leading international carpet manufacturer Interface, Inc. on matters involving trademark clearance, trademark portfolio management, more

Counsel for First Data Corporation

Counseled First Data Corporation on "clean room" software development project.
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National Broadcasting Co. v. Sonnabend *

Successfully tried copyright infringement case brought by NBC against a videotape distributor selling unauthorized copies of an acclaimed 1950s more

Digital Millennium Copyright Act defense for jewelry designer

Successful defense of jewelry designer in response to DMCA takedown notice from competitor. more

Cabell v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.

Served as lead counsel in representing Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., actor/writer Adam Sandler and writer Judd Apatow, et al., in a copyright, more

Music licensing negotiation and advice

The firm drafts and negotiates music copyright licenses and other rights clearances for two major international apparel companies in connection with more

Trademark and copyright advice for non-profit organizations

Provide trademark and copyright advice and registration for hundreds of non-profit organizations located in the communities in which we work. more

Copyright enforcement for Masterfile Corporation

Represents Masterfile Corporation, a stock photography licensing company, in copyright enforcement matters and copyright litigation against more

Copyright infringement action for Washington University in St. Louis

Brokered an advantageous settlement agreement for Washington University in St. Louis in a complex copyright infringement action. The case involved more

Copyright dispute for technical and scientific research services company

Represented a technical and scientific research services company in a copyright dispute against a computer software development and consumer products  more

Trademark, copyright and anti-counterfeiting services for Levi Strauss & Co.

Represents Levi Strauss & Co. (Levi) for setting brand enforcement strategies, distribution policies (including gray marketing), more

Hustlers, Inc. v. Thomason

Defended Sanctuary Records in a copyright suit.  The court granted Sanctuary's motion to dismiss the on the grounds that Sanctuary held a license more

Broadcast Music Inc. v. Club Southern Burlesque Inc.

Represented Broadcast Music Inc. ("BMI") in a copyright infringement case.  Judgment was granted in favor of BMI for “vicarious” copyright more

Copyright and trademark advice for a manufacturer of cameras, paper and imaging equipment *

Represented a manufacturer of cameras, paper and imaging equipment, from 1999-2002, in obtaining rights to Internet technology and software related more

Trademark and copyright counseling for one of nation's largest pharmaceutical companies

Represented one of nation's largest pharmaceutical companies in trademark and copyright counseling including world wide preliminary clearance of more

Trademark and copyright counsel for an online retail company *

Represented an online retail company as its trademark and copyright counsel with respect to start up and operation of consumer to consumer option more

Copyright litigation for a leading jewelry design firm *

Represented a leading jewelry design firm in connection with copyright litigations filed against numerous infringers of client's valuable copyrights. more

Trademark counsel for a leading financial institution

Provide trademark, copyright and Internet counseling, litigation and other enforcement representation, and portfolio management for a leading more

Summary judgment win for manufacturer of fabricated textile products *

Served as co-lead counsel for defendant, a manufacturer of textile products and fasteners for major retailers, and successfully obtained summary more

Trademark counsel for major soft drink manufacturer *

Internet counseling and litigation, including content and domain name disputes and enforcement actions.

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Licensing advice for a software development and system supply company in the i-gaming industry

The firm served as lead counsel in representing a software development and system supply company in the i-gaming industry as licensor in connection more

Copyright infringement defense for media publisher *

Represented media publisher defending claims of copyright infringement and hot news misappropriation. more

Licensing advice for a software development and system supply company in the i-gaming industry

Represented a software development and system supply company in the i-gaming industry as a licensor in connection with a pan-European software more