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Intellectual Property Law
Trademarks
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Recent Cases:

Zabar’s & Co., Inc. v. Zaba’s Grill, LLC (TTAB 2004). Assisted with the prosecution of opposition proceeding on behalf of Zabar’s & Co., Inc. including drafting of trial brief to enforce Zabar’s trademarks. The opposition was sustained and registration to the applicant was refused.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. v. Randall S. Asher (D.N.J. 2007) and The Procter & Gamble Company v. Randall S. Asher, D.D.S., M.S. (D.N.J. 2007). Defended Dr. Randall S. Asher, D.D.S., M.S. in twin-filed declaratory judgment actions in the District of New Jersey that were filed after Dr. Asher had commenced a patent infringement lawsuit in the District of Colorado against both parties. The declaratory plaintiffs in both actions voluntarily dismissed their actions against Dr. Asher after Motions to Dismiss or Stay were filed.

GoYin, LLC v. Goya Foods, Inc.M (D. Utah 2007). Defended Goya Foods, Inc. in a first-filed declaratory judgment action filed by GoYin, LLC in the District of Utah. Successfully argued Goya Foods’ omnibus Motion to Dismiss, Transfer or Stay GoYin’s declaratory judgment complaint on the grounds that it was an anticipatory filing. The matter was transferred to the District of New Jersey for disposition.

Otels, Inc. v. Metin Altun and Met Global, Inc. (E.D. Va. 2007). Defended Metin Altun and Met Global, Inc. in a trademark infringement action and instituted counterclaims against Otels, Inc. for cancellation of its registered trademark in the Eastern District of Virginia, also known as the “Rocket Docket.” The matter settled on confidential terms.

Juicebox Wine Company, LLC v. Constellation Wines U.S., Inc. (D. Mass. 2007). Defended Constellation Wines in a declaratory judgment action and instituted counterclaims against Juicebox for trademark infringement, cyber-squatting, false designation of origin, false advertising, unfair competition, injury to business reputation and false and deceptive business practices arising. Shortly after our client, Constellation Wines, moved for a preliminary injunction, the matter settled on confidential terms and a permanent injunction and final judgment on consent was ordered by the Court.

Urban Outfitters, Inc., Urban Outfitters Wholesale, Inc. and Free People, LLC v. BCBG Max Azria Group, Inc., Streetbeat Sportswear, Inc. and Max Rave (E.D. Pa. 2007). Defended Streetbeat Sportswear and its related companies against plaintiffs’ claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition arising from Streetbeat’s use of its incontestable trademark registration TRUE PEOPLE.