• Demonstrated expertise in resolving complex office actions, including overcoming likelihood of confusion, descriptive, and surname refusals to trademark registration.
  • Achieved favorable outcomes in multiple Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) opposition and cancellation proceedings.
  • Enforced the rights of a global franchisor in state court litigation, resulting in judgment and collection of more than $350,000 and contempt rulings enforcing compliance.
  • Obtained five‑figure monetary judgment and permanent injunctive relief in a Ninth Circuit federal court enforcing trademark and related intellectual property rights on behalf of a small business owner.
  • Resolved multi-claim Lanham Act dispute in Central District of California on behalf of national corporation resulting in dismissal with prejudice.
  • Represented legendary musical act in successful intellectual property enforcement, balancing rights protection with fan goodwill.
  • Successfully defended automotive supplier in trademark infringement litigation resulting in dismissal with prejudice of all claims in Michigan federal court.
  • Opposed and defeated Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in federal court, preserving client’s claims of Federal and common law trademark infringement, and False Designation of Origin.

Experience

  • Demonstrated expertise in resolving complex office actions, including overcoming likelihood of confusion, descriptive, and surname refusals to trademark registration.
  • Achieved favorable outcomes in multiple Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) opposition and cancellation proceedings.
  • Enforced the rights of a global franchisor in state court litigation, resulting in judgment and collection of more than $350,000 and contempt rulings enforcing compliance.
  • Obtained five‑figure monetary judgment and permanent injunctive relief in a Ninth Circuit federal court enforcing trademark and related intellectual property rights on behalf of a small business owner.
  • Resolved multi-claim Lanham Act dispute in Central District of California on behalf of national corporation resulting in dismissal with prejudice.
  • Represented legendary musical act in successful intellectual property enforcement, balancing rights protection with fan goodwill.
  • Successfully defended automotive supplier in trademark infringement litigation resulting in dismissal with prejudice of all claims in Michigan federal court.
  • Opposed and defeated Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in federal court, preserving client’s claims of Federal and common law trademark infringement, and False Designation of Origin.

Experience

  • Demonstrated expertise in resolving complex office actions, including overcoming likelihood of confusion, descriptive, and surname refusals to trademark registration.
  • Achieved favorable outcomes in multiple Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) opposition and cancellation proceedings.
  • Enforced the rights of a global franchisor in state court litigation, resulting in judgment and collection of more than $350,000 and contempt rulings enforcing compliance.
  • Obtained five‑figure monetary judgment and permanent injunctive relief in a Ninth Circuit federal court enforcing trademark and related intellectual property rights on behalf of a small business owner.
  • Resolved multi-claim Lanham Act dispute in Central District of California on behalf of national corporation resulting in dismissal with prejudice.
  • Represented legendary musical act in successful intellectual property enforcement, balancing rights protection with fan goodwill.
  • Successfully defended automotive supplier in trademark infringement litigation resulting in dismissal with prejudice of all claims in Michigan federal court.
  • Opposed and defeated Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in federal court, preserving client’s claims of Federal and common law trademark infringement, and False Designation of Origin.