Cases
Experience: Trademark
Copyright Litigation: MegaGen Implant Co. Ltd. v. Biotech Dental LLC, et al. (D.N.J. 2023): Representing dental implant provider in trademark infringement
counterfeiting lawsuit.
Saunders v. Picard, et al. (D. Mass. 2022): Obtained dismissal of copyright infringement lawsuit brought against thirteen defendants.
Hanesbr
s Inc., et al. Keds LLC, et al. (D. Mass. 2020): Obtained dismissal of high-profile trademark infringement lawsuit concerning use of CHAMPION trademark.
Adlife Marketing & Communications Co. Inc. v. Gannett Co., Inc. (S.D.N.Y. 2020): Defended largest U.S. newspaper publisher in copyright infringement lawsuit. Obtained settlement.
Swaab v. Calm.com, Inc. (E.D. Mich. 2020): Defending provider of goods
services related to meditation, sleep,
relaxation in trademark infringement lawsuit. Obtained dismissal of claims
sanctions award.
ReVision Energy, Inc. v. Revise Energy, Inc. (D. Mass. 2018): Defended energy company in trademark infringement lawsuit. Obtained settlement.
Sobol v.Canavan, et al. (D. Mass. 2017): Defended filmmakers in copyright infringement lawsuit related to claims arising from documentary Compared to What? The Improbably Journey of Barney Frank. After filing counterclaim, obtained settlement.
United Oil Heat, Inc. v. M.J. Meehan Excavating, Inc., et al. (Mass. Super. 2017 & Mass. App. Ct. 2018): Obtained order denying preliminary injunction
dismissing trademark infringement lawsuit on the grounds that alleged trademark was generic. Prevailed on appeal.
Fortgang v.Perieras Architects Ubiquitous, LLC, et al. (S.D.N.Y. 2016): Prevailed on motion to dismiss copyright infringement lawsuit against client
obtained sanction award of $95,296.00 in fees
$6,544.00 in costs.
American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. v. American Consumer Credit, LLC (D. Mass. 2016): Defended consumer credit company in trademark infringement lawsuit. Obtained settlement.
IvyMedia Corporation v. Ilikebus, Inc., et al. (D. Mass. 2015): Successfully opposed motion for preliminary injunction filed against transportation company in copyright infringement lawsuit.
SimpliSafe, Inc. v. ArcSoft, Inc., (D. Mass. 2014): Defended imaging technology company in trademark infringement lawsuit. Obtained settlement.
Southgate v. Villanueva, et al. (D. Mass. 2014 & 1st. Cir. 2016): Represented artist in trademark infringement lawsuit
obtained dismissal of all claims. Prevailed on appeal.
CrossFit, Inc. Mustapha (D. Mass. 2013): Obtained preliminary injunction, dismissal of counterclaim, summary judgment, permanent injunction,
award of statutory damages against sports club infringing trademark of international fitness company.
Columbia Data Products, Inc. Autonomy Corporation PLC (D. Mass. 2011): Defended computer software company in high-stakes copyright infringement action. Obtained settlement.
Big Sister Association of Greater Boston v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay (D. Mass. 2007): Represented prominent youth mentoring organization in Massachusetts federal court lawsuit involving trademark infringement under federal
state law. Obtained dismissal of all claims.
Media
First Amendment Litigation: Wood v. Netflix, et al. (M.D. Fla. 2022): Defending defamation, libel per se, libel per quod,
related claims arising from documentary Who Killed Malcom X?
Gannett Co., Inc. v. City of Fall River (Mass. Super. 2022): Representing national newspaper
website publishing company in public access matter.
DeQuattro v. Gannett Media/Wicked Local Burlington (Mass. Super. 2021): Obtained termination of impoundment order on behalf of national newspaper
website publishing company.
Alharbi v. Beck, et al. (D. Mass. 2014): Defended defamation claim against television talk show host
media companies. Obtained settlement.
Kirk v. Commonwealth (Mass. SJC 2011): Represented national newspaper
website publishing company as amicus curiae in matter involving the right to privacy in a civil recommitment proceeding.
Real Estate
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Use Litigation: R.K. Westboro, LLC v. Amazon Retail LLC, et al. (Mass. Super 2023): Defending commercial tenant in breach of lease dispute.
Westwood Global Investments, LLC v. Dewey Square Tower Associates, LLC, et al. (Mass. Super. 2021): Defending commercial l
lord in breach of contract lawsuit.
Rocsam Properties, LLC v. Carey International, Inc., et al. (Mass. Super. Ct. 2017
2020): Obtained dismissal of two lawsuits brought by l
lord alleging that client-tenant breached a commercial lease.
CSHV Concord, LLC v. Omega Management Group Corp., et al. (Mass. Dist. Ct. 2014): After bench trial, obtained judgment for possession, unpaid rent,
attorney's fees on behalf of commercial property owner.
Complex Commercial Litigation: Vigliano Associates, Ltd. v. Gaines, et al. (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2022): Defending high-profile authors
television personalities, as well as well-known retail company, against literary agency asserting breach of contract in multimillion-dollar lawsuit.
(JAMS 2022): Representing large company in breach of contract arbitration.
Errant Gene Therapeutics, LLC v. Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2017
Mass. Super. 2020): Represented pharmaceutical company in breach of contract
fraud lawsuits. Obtained settlement during trial.
(JAMS 2019): Represented well-known athlete in breach of contract arbitration.
CrossFit, Inc. Reebok International, Ltd. (N.D. Cal. 2018): Represented international fitness company in multimillion-dollar breach of contract
unfair competition litigation against former footwear manufacturer. Obtained settlement.
