• Represented multiple guitar manufacturers in one of the largest U.S. trademark oppositions to an applicant's registration for three guitar body shapes. Successfully opposed the applicant's registrations by proving the shapes were not distinctive, but generic. The precedential TTAB decision was not appealed (Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, USPTO).
• Negotiated a substantial favorable settlement for client in federal trademark infringement case after succeeding in having the opponent's declaratory judgment case transferred from California to New York on grounds that the opponent made an improper anticipatory filing. (U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York)
• Obtained favorable settlement for a musical instrument manufacturer in a patent and trademark infringement case against an audio equipment manufacturer (U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey).
• Obtained dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue and insufficient service of process for clients engaged in a trademark ownership dispute related to a testamentary instrument. (U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina.)
• Secured monetary damages and attorneys’ fees for founding band member and shareholder involved in a precedential lawsuit against the other band members and corporate entity for breach of shareholder agreement and failure to distribute profits. (New Jersey Superior Court)
• Negotiated favorable settlement for U.S. musical instrument distributor after defeating a motion to dismiss in a precedential lawsuit against a foreign musical instrument manufacturer for breach of distribution contract. (U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida)
• Successfully defended toy manufacturer in product configuration trademark infringement lawsuit by prominent doll manufacturer. (U.S. District Court, Central District of California)
• Obtained dismissal for studio, producer and engineer in landmark music sampling case. (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York)
• Secured favorable settlement following mediation for plaintiff in case involving unauthorized use of a music instrument manufacturer's trademarks on clothing. (U.S. District Court, Central District of California)
• Obtained favorable settlement for defendants in copyright infringement lawsuit filed by international entertainment conglomerate. (U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York)
• Successfully fought to recover and secure federal trademark registration for an iconic 1950's rock band. (Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, USPTO).
• Defended foreign custom guitar parts builder in trademark litigation against large instrument manufacturer. (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York)
• Successfully defended small guitar manufacturer against an international instrument company in a trademark dispute. (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York)
• Won full reversal and remand for a smaller U.S. instrument manufacturer against a leading instrument manufacturer. (U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit)
• Secured favorable settlement for trademark infringement and counterfeiting for a consumer products plaintiff. (U.S. District Court, District of Utah).

*Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.