Texas Tech Univ. v. Spiegelberg

Represented Collegiate Licensing Company in litigation to protect the school colors and verbal trademarks of a Texas-based university. The firm’s more

Murray v. National Broadcasting Co. *

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of NBC in idea submission case brought by former employee who allegedly originated idea for The Cosby Show. more

Development and financing of Tournament Players Club golf course for PGA Tour

Represented the PGA Tour and the affiliated Tournament Players Club in the development and financing of a TPC golf course. 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

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

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

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

General Media Communications, Inc. v. Heu

Obtained ruling effectively reversing UDRP decision by National Arbitration Forum that GMCI, publisher of Penthouse magazine, had engaged in reverse more

Represented Landmark Communications Inc. in sale of The Weather Channel

Represented Landmark Communications Inc. in the September 2008 sale of its weather-related businesses, including The Weather Channel and weather.com,  more

Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing LLP v. Cox Communications; In re Katz Interactive Call Processing Patent Litigation; Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing LLP v. EarthLink Inc.

Lead counsel on behalf of Cox Communications and EarthLink in a suit filed by Ronald A. Katz Licensing Technology in the U.S. District Court for the more

National Football League Properties Inc., St. Louis Rams Partnership and Tennessee Football L.P. v. Does 1 through 100

Represented the National Football League in 1994 and 2000 in connection with obtaining multi-county preliminary injunction and seizure orders in more

Lawsuit by collegiate sports conference

Represented various member institutions of a collegiate sports conference in their lawsuit against a university by enforcing commissions and more

Copyright litigation defense for global music publishing company

Represented global music publishing company against a claim involving alleged violations of authors’ moral rights.
 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

Appellate litigation services on a notable press rights decision *

Led the appellate effort on a notable press rights decision for a large media company, where a federal, common law right was recognized to shield more

Litigation for national cable company

Represented a leading national cable company in dispute with a regional telecom company over whether telecom’s IPTV services violate cable more

Franchise litigation related to technology licenses for entertainment technology company

Represented an entertainment technology company regarding claims that it had unlawfully sold franchises in California in violation of state franchise  more

Atlanta National League Baseball Club Inc. v. Hartford Life Ins. Co.

The firm served as lead counsel in representing the Atlanta Braves in its effort to recover benefits under a disability insurance policy compensating  more

Worldwide recordation project for Caesars Entertainment Inc. *

Conducted a worldwide recordation project for Caesars Entertainment Inc. to reflect a change of name. more

License for domain name for Lasvegas.com *

Represented Lasvegas.com LLC in negotiating a 99-year license for domain name, including formation of special-purpose LLC to hold intellectual 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

Not-for-profit law advice for Breeders’ Cup Limited

Advised the not-for-profit Breeders’ Cup Limited, a thoroughbred horse race operator, on New York not-for-profit law, leading to a reorganization of more

Trademark registration for Chippendales *

Represents Chippendales in its efforts to obtain inherently distinctive registration for it's famous Cuff's and Collars uniform.  The case is more

Debt restructuring for television broadcast companies

Representation of agents and lead lenders in connection a debt restructuring of affiliated television broadcast companies and provision of over $145 more

DIAC arbitration for an international engineering firm

Lead counsel to an international engineering firm providing engineering, design, planning, and construction services around the world, in a DIAC more

Camafel Building Inspections v. BellSouth Advertising & Publishing (class action in Florida and Georgia federal district and appellate courts)

The firm served as lead counsel and scored a major victory for BellSouth Advertising & Publishing Corporation in a class action filed 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

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

Private equity advice for an i-gaming software development and system supply company

Represented a software development and system supply company in the i-gaming industry as sellers and the target company in connection with a private more

Construction contracts for major national general contractor

Represented numerous general contractors on construction of several facilities at a university, including: (a) Field Renovation and Expansion: We more

NBC Universal Inc. v. NBCUNIVERSAL.COM

Obtained summary judgment in an in rem action regarding the domain name NBCUniversal.com, which was registered to a Korean national using a 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

Lulu Enterprises Inc. v. Hulu LLC

The firm served as lead trial counsel for Hulu LLC, a news corporation, and NBC Universal collaborative venture in the suit related to the launch of more

Trademark counsel to Putt-Putt LLC

Represents Putt-Putt LLC, an entertainment franchise company, as counsel on all aspects of the company’s business, including licensing of the more

Counsel regarding design and construction for an international construction company

Represent a Georgia-based, international design and construction engineering company in connection with the design and construction more

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

New Homefinders Inc. v. Network Communications Inc.

Defended Network Communications Inc., a national publishing company, in a trademark infringement action. Obtained summary judgment that the more

Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University et al. v. Smack Apparel Co.

Represented four major universities and The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) in a trade dress infringement case. In an attempt to avoid the more

Intellectual property protection for one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies

Serves as intellectual property counsel for one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies overseeing protection of intellectual more

Right of Publicity litigation on behalf of Russian comedian 

Represented Russian comedian, Evgeni Petrosyan, against satellite television broadcaster for unlicensed use of image in advertising campaign; secured  more

Intellectual property and corporate advice for a software development and system supply company

Represented a software development and system supply company in providing high end i-gaming platforms and products.  The firm assisted the software more

adidas America Inc. and adidas-Salomon AG v. Payless Shoesource Inc.

Represented adidas America Inc. and adidas-Salomon AG in trademark infringement litigation against Payless Shoesource involving the defendant’s more

University of Kansas v. Larry Sinks, et al.

Successfully represented University of Kansas in a trial against JoeCollege.com, a retailer selling various apparel using colors and other indicia of  more

Trademark portfolio management for The Weather Channel

Provides brand management and portfolio maintenance, advice, licensing, litigation and other assistance in connection with trademarks, copyrights, more

License negotiation for an online gaming company

Assisted an online gaming company in connection with their negotiations with a gaming authority with respect to a gaming license. This is an entirely  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

Review of gaming licenses for an online gaming company

Represented a major online gaming company in connection with review of current gaming licenses in various jurisdictions with respect to a provision more

Joint venture for WebMD *

Represented WebMD, in connection with the international aspects of a $1 billion joint venture with NewsCorp. more

Trade secret litigation for provider of video services *

Successfully obtained summary judgment for provider of video services to horse racing association stating that its retention of union work force and more

Nike Inc. v. adidas America Inc.

Lead counsel defending adidas in a patent infringement suit brought by Nike in the Eastern District of Texas related to Nike Shox technology and the more

Employment litigation for major media conglomerate

Represented major media conglomerate in defending a lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging eighteen state law claims, including sexual more

Sales of shares of a major online gaming company

Represented the management of a major online gaming company in connection with the sale of all shares in the company to a public company. more

Website related acquisitions and licensing for major media network

Represented major U.S. media network in numerous acquisitions and licensing of hardware, software and content to design, develop, host and operate more

Acquisition for a major on-line gambling company

Represented a major on-line gambling company in an acquisition of all outstanding shares in a company owning rights to databases and search engines more

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

Sale of telecommunications and entertainment company to venture capital fund

Represent telecommunications and entertainment company as seller's counsel in connection with the company's sale to a venture capital/investment fund. more

Privacy and personal data transfer issues for international cruise line *

Advised international cruise line on privacy and cross-border consumer personal data transfer issues. 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 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

Intellectual property advice for nonfiction publisher *

Vetted numerous manuscripts for defamation and intellectual property issues before publication for major nonfiction publisher. more

Intellectual property litigation for online sports trading company *

Successfully defended and brokered settlement for online sports trading company in right of publicity and intellectual property action brought by more

Intellectual property advice for toy and game manufacturers *

Advised major toy and game manufacturers concerning their online intellectual property and privacy policies. more

Trademark applications for game and toy manufacturer *

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

Complex business litigation for Canadian corporation

Defended Canadian corporation in federal court on claims for breach of contract and business torts. Negotiated a successful settlement while more

Fisherman's Wharf Bay Cruise Corporation v. Blue & Gold Fleet

Represented plaintiff in predatory pricing, tying, price and services discrimination claims against rival provider of San Francisco Bay Cruises. 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

Zynga guidebook litigation

Represented Zynga in litigation against a network of individuals and entities which sold guidebooks containing “secrets” to Zynga’s games to more

Licensing and support of an Oracle ERP system for global manufacturer of golf equipment and accessories

Represented global manufacturer of golf equipment and accessories in connection with licensing and support of an Oracle ERP system 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

Time Warner Entertainment Co. v. Harper Stephens

Represented Warner Bros. in this case brought against a cybersquatter who had registered 102 domain names based on the Harry Potter property. We more

Land swap deal for Irish sports body with development angle *

Advised sporting body on sale and development prospects re land swap deal in Dublin, Ireland. more

Transactional counsel for TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company

Represented TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company in licensee's work-out, Article 9 purchase of licensee's inventory, and licensee's assignment for benefit 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 cable television producer *

Advised cable television producer with regard to potential criminal and civil issues associated with feature program on drug use. 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

Libel suit against major nonfiction publisher *

Successfully defended and won dismissal for major nonfiction publisher in libel suit brought by former United States intelligence agent. 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

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

Leuthold et al. v. Destination America Inc.

Defended proposed class action lawsuit alleging wage and hour violations. Leuthold et al. v. Destination America, Inc., et al., No. 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

Zynga chipseller enforcement and litigation program

Represented Zynga in a litigation enforcement program targeting high value resellers of virtual chips used in Zynga’s online poker game, with the more

Bob Dylan v. Apple Inc.

Defended Apple in a trademark infringement action brought by Bob Dylan regarding Apple’s “DyLan” computer software language (which Apple claimed was more

Paramount Pictures Corporation v. Jon Langley et al.

Represented Paramount Pictures Corporation just weeks before the release of its holiday blockbuster motion picture, "Varsity Blues," the more

Plasmanet Inc. v. Iwin Inc. et al.

Defended one of the earliest online gaming companies, iwin.com, against a claim that its web site design infringed the trade dress of the plaintiff's  more

Ison v. Yahoo! Inc.

Represented Yahoo! against the plaintiff’s claim that she had common law trademark rights in her personal name. Plaintiff asserted that the use of more

The Learning Co., Houghton Mifflin v. Zynga Inc.

Defended Zynga against trademark infringement claims alleging that Zynga’s “Oregon Trail” element of its FrontierVille game violated The Learning more

Falcon Mezzanine Advisors secured creditors representation *

Led representation of Falcon Mezzanine Advisors, secured creditors, in Chapter 11 case of Adventure Parks Group, LLC, an amusement park owner and more

Blingville LLC v. Zynga Inc. et al.

Represented Zynga. The plaintiff was preparing to launch a social game called “BlingVille,” and filed a declaratory judgment action after receiving more

Curtis James Jackson III v. Vision Plant Pictures LLC et al.

Defended a producer of a documentary against a right of publicity and trademark claim by performer “50 Cent.” Our client had created a documentary 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

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

Litigation for advertising conglomerate

Represented international advertising conglomerate in breach of contract, unfair and deceptive trade practices litigation.  Claim brought against the  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

Bidder for music company in bankruptcy

Represented a bidder for assets in a Section 363 asset sale in the bankruptcy case of a music company pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the more

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

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

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

Volcom Inc. v. Roc Nation LLC

Defended Jay Z and Roc Nation against a claim of trademark infringement. Volcom Inc. alleged that the red diamond design used by Roc Nation in more

Breach of contract litigation for Dash Crofts

Served as local counsel and lead trial counsel for Dash Crofts, of Seals & Crofts, a popular 1970s folk rock group, in a federal lawsuit raising more

Trademark litigation for Zynga Inc.

Successfully represented Zynga Inc. in trademark litigation in connection with an online game called “MafiaVille.” The defendant responded to more

M2 Software Inc. v. M2 Comm LLC et al.

Represented a Christian music company against a separate trademark infringement claim brought by M2 Software. We worked with survey experts to more

Time Warner Entertainment Company L.P. v. Does 1-1000

Represented Warner Bros. to remove counterfeit Looney Tunes products from retail sales areas around the country to support the holiday sales more

Krav Maga Associations of America Inc. v. Eyal Yanilov et al.

Defended a group of Krav Maga instructors against a claim that their use of the term “Krav Maga” infringed the plaintiff’s alleged trademark right in  more

Digital Chocolate Inc. v. Zynga Game Network Inc.

Defended Zynga against the plaintiff’s allegation that Zynga’s MAFIA WARS game infringed the plaintiff’s trademark rights in its pre-existing more

Bogart LLC v. Burberry Group PLC et al.

Defended Burberry Group, PLC, Burberry Limited (NY) and Burberry Limited (UK) against right of publicity, trademark infringement, unjust enrichment, more

NBA Properties and NFL Properties Inc. v. Dahlonega Mint Inc.

Prosecuting actions against infringers and counterfeiters on behalf of both National Football League (NFL) Properties and NBA Properties. In NBA 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

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

Dees v. Saban Entertainment Inc.

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

Cummings v. adidas USA

Achieved early favorable resolution of patent infringement claim brought against adidas America for athletic footwear.

Cummings v. 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

Online enforcement program

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

The University of Georgia Athletic Association Inc. et al. v. Signature Diversified Inc. et al.

Represented fourteen universities in trademark counterfeiting and infringement litigation against a company that sold counterfeit cheerleading more

M2 Software Inc. v. Viacom Inc. et al.

Represented Viacom, Inc. in trademark infringement action in which M2 Software alleged that Viacom's use of its M2: Music Television mark more

Assistance with Department of Justice and Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands for corporate clients

Assisted corporate clients with responses to Civil Investigative Demands issued by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and state Attorneys General. more

Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball Ltd. v. Ottawa Rapidz et al.

Represented the Ottawa Rapidz in a suit filed by The Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball, Ltd. in the Superior Court of Forsyth more

Construction contract for major national general contractor

Negotiated a Construction Manager at Risk contract with university officials on behalf of a national general contractor to renovate the university's 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

Alternative financing structures advice for world's largest technology company *

Advised one of the world’s largest technology companies on alternative financing structures and barriers to entering solar component business. more

adidas-Salomon AG v. Target Corp.

Represented adidas-Salomon AG in a trademark litigation matter against Target Corp. involving athletic footwear.  The court denied the defendant’s more

Acquisition of ISP Sports by IMG Worldwide Holdings

Represented ISP Sports in its acquisition by IMG Worldwide Holdings to form IMG College, an approximately $500 million business unit, as the leading more

Intellectual asset acquisitions and transactions for The Weather Channel

Represented The Weather Channel in intellectual asset acquisitions and transactions. The innovations allow it to provide targeted content to users, 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

First Amendment case for two large media entities *

Represented two large media entities in a landmark First Amendment case. Successfully kept pretrial proceedings in a notorious criminal case open to more

TQP Development LLC v. Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. et al.

Represented Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI.com), a music licensing company, in a patent infringement action involving encrypted data transmission. Case more

Lincoln Financial Media Company v. CBS Broadcasting Inc.

Represented Lincoln Financial Media Company as plaintiff in a complex contract matter arising from the merger of Jefferson Pilot more

Trademark defense for small business owner

Successfully represented a pro bono client in defense of a trademark that was vitally important to our client's small business. more

Performing arts center project

Represents the construction manager in the resolution of multimillion dollars in claims related to alleged defective design on this $300 million, more

License agreement advice for tourist attraction at Top of the Rock *

Represent Top of the Rock as primary outside counsel in connection with the opening and ongoing operations of the first major tourist attraction in more

Unfair and deceptive trade practice defense for Internet marketer *

Defended Internet marketer and Web hosting company from fraudulent advertising practices and unfair and deceptive trade practice allegations by state  more

Patent litigation for one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies in a patent litigation case involving the more

Contract negotiations and patent infringement claims for a joint venture of architectural and engineering firms

Represented a joint venture of architectural and engineering firms responsible for design of a dome, in negotiations with applicable entities that more

Anti-counterfeiting merchandise matter for a well-known rock group

Successfully obtained a multi-district order targeting counterfeiting on behalf of a well-known rock group.  As a result, the client was able to more

Run-off insurance advice for a major media network

Served as counsel in representing a leading U.S. media conglomerate with respect to insurance coverage issues arising out of the sale of more

Negotiations for première gaming brand *

Represented one of the première gaming brands in the world, in negotiations with Mexican company that was using the same name for hotels outside the more

Patent prosecution and counseling for consumer product companies *

Handled patent prosecution and counseling for companies involved in consumer, juvenile and sporting good products including pump dispensers, more

Trademark recordal projects for several large corporate entities

Represented various entities in complex, multi-stage recordal projects in order to update ownership records for thousands of marks in a large number 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

Trademark counsel for Grammy-Award-winning music group

Provide international and domestic trademark portfolio management, and trademark counseling for a successful, Grammy-Award-winning music group. more

Counsel to West Virginia not-for-profit in contractual dispute

Represented a West Virginia not-for-profit owner in the defense of claims from a general contractor and the prosecution of claims on behalf of the more

Copyright infringement advice for a software development company

Represented a software development company with copyright infringement matters. more

Rhodes v. Initiative Media Worldwide

The firm served as lead counsel in defending Initiative Media in $7.2 million preference lawsuit asserted by the trustee overseeing the more

Russell Boyd v. Julia Fiona Roberts, et al. *

Successfully represented Ms. Roberts in action concerning the domain name JULIAROBERTS.COM and obtained an order transferring the domain name to Ms. more

Negotiated licensing terms for Chippendales *

Negotiated licensing terms for world’s largest gaming company to use the name of Chippendales, the leading all male dance revue, as the name of a new  more

Patent protection services for global entertainment technology company

Obtain meaningful and global patent protection and provide advice on patent-related transactional issues for a global entertainment technology more

Counsel to the Collegiate Licensing Company, one of the top sports licensing firms in the U.S.

Represented the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), one of the most successful licensing companies in the United States. CLC is the exclusive more

Acquisition of Textronics Inc. for adidas International Marketing B.V.

Represented adidas International Marketing B.V. in its acquisition of Textronics Inc. a designer and developer of bio-monitoring, wearable more

Compel company sale of New York based entertainment company

Successfully represented major investors in New York based entertainment company to break board deadlock and ultimately obtain control to compel the more

Pro Bono representation of art museum foundation

Represented a North Carolina art museum foundation in connection with pro bono matters. more

Trademark and copyright work for Dominion Enterprises

Provides brand management, portfolio maintenance, licensing, litigation, and other associated assistance to Dominion Enterprises in the fields of more

Litigation strategies for Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc.

Develop and implement litigation strategies for combating the distribution of devices and software that unlawfully circumvent security and facilitate  more

Investment fund acquisition for an investment management firm

Advised a global alternative investment management firm in relation to its investment in an European television project. more

Patent infringement litigation for Anchor Bay Entertainment

Represented Anchor Bay Entertainment, a motion picture, animation, television, and home video distributor, in a patent infringement dispute involving  more

Saso Golf v. Callaway Golf Company *

Lead patent counsel for Callaway Golf in successful defense against plaintiff who asserted claim against Callaway Golf's metal woods. more

Products liability for a manufacturer of parts for race cars

Represented manufacturer of parts for race cars in products liability action against steel supplier. more

Litigation for international franchise fitness center

Represented an international fitness center against false advertising allegations that a television commercial wrongfully utilized the trademarks of more

Janet Jackson v. Janetjackson.com *

Obtained a judgment in this in rem action transferring the domain name JANETJACKSON.COM to the well known entertainer Janet Jackson.


 more

Akeva L.L.C. v. adidas Salomon AG

The firm served as local counsel for adidas International Marketing B.V. in a patent infringement action filed by Akeva L.L.C. The complaint sought more

University of Alabama Board of Trustees v. New Life Art Inc.

Represent the University of Alabama in a case pending in the Northern District of Alabama in a suit  involving the defendant's use of the 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

Litigation to recover additional compensation for scope changes

Represented the joint venture of architectural and engineering firms responsible for design of an Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, principally in  more

Patent and trademark litigation for leading manufacturer of motor sports-related tear-off products

Represented leading manufacturer of tear-off products in a case related to multi-layer tear-off products often used in the motor sports industry. The  more

Patent licensing dispute for IMAX Corporation

The firm serves as lead counsel on behalf of IMAX Corporation in its patent licensing dispute against Three-Dimensional Media Group, Ltd. Arbitration  more

Trademark counsel for heirs of Jaco Pastorius

Representing the heirs of Jaco Pastorius, the celebrated bass guitarist, in obtaining the return of the well-known "Bass of Doom" bass guitar, twenty  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

Patent litigation for premier sports, entertainment, and media company

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of the world's premier and most diversified sports, entertainment, and media company, and co-defendant for more

Trademark portfolio management and enforcement for OLIVIA character

The firm counsels Ian Falconer Ink Unlimited Inc., owner of the well-known OLIVIA children's book and television property, on domestic and more

Patent prosecution counseling for a sporting goods company

Represented a sporting goods company in patent prosecution matters, helping them obtain a significant number of new patents, and performing validity more

Fraud defense for a manufacturer and distributor of sports supplies

Represented a manufacturer and distributor of sports supplies in an action for fraud against marketing company. more

Litigation for a leading publisher of fashion magazine

Represented leading publisher of fashion magazines in connection with lawsuit arising from termination of license agreement. more

Privacy issues related to internet social media providers *

Represented in an advisory capacity an Internet network advertising agency specializing in social media, specifically advised company on privacy more

Litigation for national athletic training facility franchisor

Served as lead counsel for an athletic training facility franchisor and approximately 14 of its current and former officers and directors in a suit more

Patent infringement claims against media company

Representing a media rights company in a patent infringement matter by a competitor involving patents relating to stadium seats. The Southern more

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

Litigation for outdoor advertising company

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of an outdoor advertising company in litigation brought by a shareholder who had sold his business to the more

Trademark counsel for a global music label

Serves as counsel to one of the largest music labels in the industry on trademark enforcement, prosecution and Internet issues. more

Copyright advice to various clients

Provide copyright advice to various clients on miscellaneous registration, fair use, DMCA, secondary liability, and other issues. more

Hollywood Stock Exchange, Ltd. v. Pavel Ektov, et al. *

Successfully represented Hollywood Stock Exchange, which owns and operates the popular HSX.COM simulated entertainment securities trading game on the  more

Program leader for Apple, Inc.'s online applications

Oversee program to combat online distribution of pirated software applications for the iPhone®, iPhone Touch®, and iPad® devices. more

Litigation for automobile racing league

Represented the officers and directors of an automobile racing league in several shareholder derivative actions filed in Georgia and Delaware and more

Wedgetail Ltd. et al. v. Huddleston Deluxe Inc.

Represented Huddleston, a custom fish lure manufacturer, in a patent infringement action related to mechanical device-related patents.

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Eric Bean v. Anthony Nak Inc.

Served as lead counsel for Anthony Nak Inc., a Texas-based leading jewelry design firm, accused of copyright infringement in connection with 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

Lawrence Joel Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, Winston Salem, NC

Represented P.J. Dick Incorporated on disputes involving delays and extra work with other prime contractors in AAA arbitration proceedings, and with more

Franchise agreement negotiations for music franchisor

Managed a successful negotiation for a background music franchisor with its franchisee association for the system-wide renewal of a significantly more

Copyright enforcement for Masterfile Corporation

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

Format agreement for an online gaming company

Represented an online gaming company in connection with a format agreement for televised poker tournaments. more

Trademark and right of publicity work for musical group R.E.M.

The firm provides general trademark prosecution and counseling services to the world-renowned musical group, R.E.M. Services include overseeing an more

Negotiated international apparel company's sponsorship agreement

Negotiated international apparel company’s exclusivity multimillion primary sponsorship of a major racing series event including resolution of 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

Yue-Sai Kan, et. al. v. Gong Gen Yan, et. al.

Successfully represented Yue-Sai Kan, a noted Chinese-American entrepreneur and television personality, in obtaining an order transferring to her more

Lynch, Jones & Ryan, Inc. v. Standard & Poor's *

Represented Lynch securities broker, in "hot news" misappropriation case involving market research, resulting in a reported decision strongly more

Trademark dispute for a leading hospitality and entertainment company

Successfully represented a leading hospitality and entertainment company in a trademark dispute in which the court denied the defendant’s motion for more

U.S. v. Echostar Communications, Hughes Electric Corp., General Motors Corp., and DirecTV Enterprises *

Supervised investigation and case for the U.S. Department of Justice. more

Outsourcing for digital media distribution and management solutions provider

Represented leading provider of digital media distribution and management solutions to the television, media and entertainment industries in more

Music industry intellectual property dispute for world's leading classical music label

Represented world's leading classical music label in a music industry intellectual property dispute.  The parties were based in Europe and Asia and more

Compliance with state gambling laws for network broadcaster *

Advised television network broadcaster on state gambling laws in connection with proposed televised charity poker tournament. more

Patent litigation for a sporting goods company

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a sporting goods company in a patent infringement case relating to sporting goods equipment.  The court more

Defense of contempt proceeding initiated by Chapter 11 debtor against a worldwide producer and distributor of branded sporting goods

Successfully defended claim against a worldwide producer and distributor of branded sporting goods that owned famous trademarks asserting that client  more

United States v. Village Voice and Media and NT Media *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice involving the Sherman Act § 1; swap of assets.  Case pending. more

Mad Hops, Inc. v. adidas-Salomon AG

Represented adidas-Salomon AG in a trademark litigation matter.  The court granted adidas's motion for summary judgment. 

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Arbitration counsel for a worldwide creator of sporting goods

The firm served as arbitration counsel for a worldwide creator of sporting goods. more

United States v. United Tote *

Supervised investigation, case and trial on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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ACI Int’l Inc. v. adidas-Salomon AG

Represented the declaratory judgment defendant, adidas-Salomon AG, in an action denying motion to dismiss trademark counterclaims.

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Counsel for the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for an entertainment and media production company *

The firm served as counsel for the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for an entertainment and media production company in fraudulent transfer, breach of more

State gambling law compliance for web site operator *

Represented web site operator in advisory capacity regarding compliance with state lottery and gambling laws concerning internet sales of lottery and  more

Corporate, commercial and business advice to Rainforest Productions, a motion pictures and feature films production company

Outside general counsel to Rainforest Productions and its affiliates engaged in the production and syndication of motion pictures and feature films. more

Trademark and copyright infringement assistance for manufacturer of sports equipment

Represent leading manufacturer of sports equipment in connection with internet based infringement of client's trademarks and copyrights. more

Review and implementation of system for an online gaming company

Represented an online gaming company in connection with review and implementation of system for the collecting and processing of electronic more

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

NASCAR sponsorship negotiation for drug manufacturer *

Represented over the counter drug manufacturer in negotiation of NASCAR sponsorship agreement. more

Successful result in breach of contract action on behalf of world-renowned music group

Obtained a favorable result for a world-renowned music group in a breach of contract action filed by its former manager. more

Copyright infringement defense for media publisher *

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

Bankruptcy services for investment company regarding a portfolio company

Represented an Atlanta-based private equity fund regarding bankruptcy services for an entertainment-oriented portfolio company. 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