Provide advice and counsel concerning licensing and related brand transactions, such as manufacturing, supply and distribution agreements, as well as provide global trademark, copyright and patent portfolio and enforcement services to John B. Stetson Company.

Provide advice and counsel concerning licensing and related brand transactions, such as manufacturing, supply and distribution agreements, as well as provide global trademark, copyright and patent portfolio and enforcement services to Momofuku Group.

Provide advice and counsel to a North American clothing manufacturer, designer, and retailer, including draft, revise and audit for international Retail and eCommerce Agreement templates, as well as provide counsel concerning disputes with licensees around the world, and draft and negotiate product supply and services agreements, social media influencer agreements, and trademark merchandise and co-branding license agreements.

Served as co-lead counsel in an international arbitration proceeding for plaintiff licensor JA Apparel Corp. against a Chinese licensee. After conducting a full trial on liability, we successfully obtained an arbitral award confirming the termination of the licensee, finding that the licensee materially breached the license agreement, enjoining the licensee’s activities in China and dismissing the China licensee’s counterclaim. We also obtained a damages award in the amount of $1.2 million, a permanent injunction including an order to return or destroy all remaining inventory, and an award of attorneys’ fees and costs. The arbitration award was later formally recognized by the Shanghai Number One Intermediate People’s Court.

Provide advice and counsel in areas of trademark and copyright to global manufacturer, designer and supplier of wallcovering products, including trademark and copyright licensing, registration and clearance.

Advice and counsel in areas of patent, trademark and copyright to Economic Development Resource Guide, a provider of state-of-the-art consulting services and software products, for measuring economic development performance, impact and opportunity for transportation and infrastructure projects, energy programs and projects, and commercial and industrial development.

Brand licensing and counsel to Osram Sylvania, one of the largest lighting and materials companies in the world with a long-standing reputation of providing solutions in homes, businesses, institutions, and automobiles, to provide advice on brand licensing programs, audit and update license agreement terms, as well as brand licensing and protection strategy.

Brand licensing and counsel to one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, paper, pulp, building products and related chemicals, to provide advice on brand and technology licensing program, audit and update license agreement terms, as well as licensing and brand protection strategy.

Provide advice and counsel to Patty Madden Inc., leading designer of wallcovering patterns, including trademark and copyright counsel, licensing and clearance.

Provide patent, trademark and copyright advice and counsel to Mavenir Systems Inc. (formerly Comverse Technology Inc.), a leading mobile telecommunications software provider, including matters related to Open Source software.

Represented PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. in trademark infringement litigation against Sensei Inc., a health care technology company. PayFlex had previously hired Sensei as a software development consultant for PayFlex’s new product, “HealthHub,” a healthcare benefits planning and management mobile tool. A year later, PayFlex discovered that Sensei had launched its own nearly identical benefits management product, coincidentally named “Health Hub.” Once we filed a complaint Sensei immediately agreed to stop use of the Health Hub mark and signed a consent judgment, including a permanent injunction. Case settled. PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. v. Sensei, Inc. et al., No. 8:11-cv-00265 (D. Neb. filed Aug. 2, 2011).

Retained to defend independent software developer on a pro bono basis against former law firm employer that alleged copyright infringement, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and trade secret theft. Negotiated a favorable settlement for the software developer that resulted in a dismissal of all claims, as well as permitting the software developer to sell the accused software product. Esbin & Alter, LLP v. Zappier et al., No. 1:08-cv-00313 (S.D.N.Y. filed Jan. 14, 2008).

Successfully represented copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns against infringer manufacturer. After discovery, the matter was resolved with a monetary settlement agreement and a permanent injunction. RJF Int’l Corp., et al. v. U.S. Vinyl Mfg Corp., et al., No. 1:06-cv-04021 (S.D.N.Y. filed May 25, 2006).

Successfully represented Design Tex Group, Inc., copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns, against infringer manufacturer. The matter was quickly resolved with a settlement agreement that procured a monetary settlement and a permanent injunction. Design Tex Grp., Inc. et al. v. Fidelity Indus. et al., No. 1:05-cv-00008 (S.D.N.Y. filed Jan. 3, 2005).

Successfully represented Colour & Design, Inc., copyright owner and designer of wallcovering patterns, against infringer manufacturer. After extensive discovery, the matter was resolved with a monetary settlement agreement, a permanent injunction on several designs, and a business arrangement for other designs. Colour & Design, Inc. v. U.S. Vinyl Mfg Corp et al., No. 04-8332 (S.D.N.Y. filed Oct. 21, 2004).

Successfully represented Design Tex Inc. and designer Patty Madden in a copyright infringement action. The District Court granted summary judgment finding not only copyright infringement, but also finding the corporation and its president jointly and severally liable. Damages included not only the maximum $150,000 statutory award allowed, but also attorney fees under the Copyright Act. Design Tex Group, Inc. v. U.S. Vinyl Manufacturing Corp., 76 U.S.P.Q.2d 1946, 1949 (S.D.N.Y. 2005). Laminating Serv. Inc. v. U.S. Vinyl Mfg. Corp. et al., No. 1:04-cv-07728 (S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 29, 2004).

Successfully represented defendant, Andin International Inc., owned by Aya Azrialant, a jewelry designer accused of copyright infringement of a mother child pendant design copyrighted by the plaintiff. After a full trial on the merits, the court found no substantial similarity and ruled in favor of the defendant. Sandberg and Sikorski Corp. v. Andin International, Inc., 51 U.S.P.Q.2d 1574 (S.D.N.Y. 1999).

Represented Chromally Gas Turbine Corp. in connection with an appeal of a district court ruling that the employee owned the invention. On appeal, the Federal Circuit reversed and found in favor of the employer because the employee was "employed to invent." Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp., the largest business unit of Sequa, provides the airline industry with a broad range of aftermarket services and ranks as the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs for jet engine parts. Teets v. Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp., 83 F.3d 403 (Fed. Cir. 1996).