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 Experience
- Defended a Fortune 500 truck manufacturer in what started as a trademark infringement matter. We countersued for trademark infringement and obtained a dismissal of plaintiff’s claim and a seven-figure settlement for our client’s claim on the eve of trial.
- Defended a sporting goods company against claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition regarding baseball training equipment. We negotiated a favorable settlement.
- Defended a leading beverage company against claims of trademark infringement for one of its famous soft drinks. Received a full defense verdict after a two-week trial.