Downing v. Abercrombie & Fitch., 265 F.3d 994 (9th Cir. 2001)
Represented a group of legendary surfers against retailer Abercrombie & Fitch for using their photograph without their permission in a surf-themed catalog.
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Experience Hendrix, LLC v. Last Experience, Inc. (2017) 2017 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 3162
Prevailed at trial against the Hendrix estate in a contract dispute over a Jimmy Hendrix film.
Paris Hilton v. Hallmark Cards et al., 580 F.3d 874 (9th Cir. 2009)
Successfully represented Paris Hilton in right of publicity case against Hallmark.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (“UGG”) v. Romeo & Juliette Inc. (Bearpaw)
Won $5.25 million jury verdict in patent infringement suit involving Ugg boots.
Network Automation, Inc. v. Advanced Systems Concepts Inc., 638 F.3d 1137 (9th Cir. 2011)
Obtained landmark Ninth Circuit decision in trademark infringement case involving google keywords.
Luxottica Group S.p.A.
Representation of Luxottica Group S.p.A. n numerous lawsuits nationwide involving its famous Ray-Ban and Oakley trademarks, including initial-interest confusion cases involving “Compare To” advertisements. trademark infringement cases throughout the country involving Luxotica’s brands, including but not limited to Ray Ban and Oakley.
Callaway Golf v. Lin
Represented Callaway Golf against numerous defendants involved in the importation and sale of counterfeit Callaway golf clubs.
Coach Inc.
Instrumental in Coach’s development and execution of “Operation Turnlock,” a national anti-counterfeiting program targeting companies and individuals involved in the distribution and sale of counterfeit and knock-off products through civil litigation in state and federal courts. The firm has represented Coach in over … Read More
Spy Optic v. Alibaba.com, 163 F. Supp. 3d 755 (C.D. Cal. 2015)
Represented Spy Optic in trademark infringement claims against online retailer Alibaba.com. The case settled shortly after Spy defeated Alibaba’s motion for judgment on the pleadings, which relied heavily on the ruling in Tiffany Inc. v. ebay. Rejecting Alibaba’s arguments, the Court held that … Read More
Johnson v. Hurley International, 77 Fed. Appx. 412 (9TH Cir. 2003)
Represented professional surfer Noah Johnson against his former sponsor for breach of contract and misappropriation of identity. Johnson prevailed over Hurley on his California Civil Code section 3344 claim on summary judgment and on his Lanham Act claim at trial. Mr. Blakely also … Read More