Pro Bono Defense of Minority-Owned Company in Trademark Dispute
Miles & Stockbridge successfully defeated an opposition filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board by a major firearms manufacturer to the registration of a trademark owned by a small minority-owned Baltimore soap maker. In this pro bono representation, the firm proved that the trademark used with the client's natural skincare products was distinct from the opposer's mark and was not likely to cause any customer confusion. Following a trial under the accelerated case resolution protocol, the TTAB dismissed the opposition allowing the trademark registration to be issued.
Obtained Favorable Settlement in Trademark Infringement Case
Represented international industrial manufacturer in trademark infringement and false designation of origin litigation under the Lanham Act in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Obtained permanent injunction and favorable settlement for the client.
Successfully Represented Government Contractor in LLC Buyout Dispute
Successfully represented government contractor client in LLC buyout dispute in Fairfax County Circuit Court. Defended client against trade secret and computer fraud and abuse claims under DTSA and CFAA in related action in the Eastern District of Virginia. Resolved all lawsuits with favorable settlements for the client.
Represented Manufacturer in Trademark License Dispute
Represented a global manufacturer of power tools against a major United States retailer for breach of a trademark license agreement relating to one of our client’s most important brands.
