PRACTICE AREAS

Trademark Litigation

Trademark litigation carries high stakes, with losses extending to a company’s brand, product names, or even the company name itself. Whether you are plaintiff or defendant, the right counsel is key to preserving your competitive position.

Erise has been trusted to protect some of the most famous marks in the world, from beverage companies to long-haul trucking manufacturers. With experience on both sides of trademark conflicts, the firm has obtained multimillion-dollar settlements for plaintiffs and tried trademark cases to defense verdicts across the country.

We have considerable experience in:

Litigation in federal and state courts
Temporary restraining orders, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief
Oppositions and cancellation proceedings in the U.S. and abroad
Unfair competition claims

Our litigation clients benefit from the firm’s sound Trademark Prosecution practice. Because we seek and file trademark protection, our litigation strategies are informed by a deep knowledge of the mechanics of trademark law.

Representative Matters

Premium Trucks

Erise represents a global leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium trucks, including vehicles sold under a variety of household names. Erise defended the company in a patent infringement dispute; we overcame the plaintiff’s asserted claims and countersued for trademark infringement, leading to a seven-figure settlement for Erise’s client.

Sporting Goods

Erise defended a sporting goods company in a matter stemming from a dispute between two companies focused on baseball training equipment. The plaintiff alleged our client infringed two trademarks and engaged in unfair competition. The matter concluded with a favorable settlement for Erise’s client.