![]() Case involved three oppositions that were consolidated into one proceeding. Represented Body & Soul Ministries in opposition to BODY & SOUL and negotiated on behalf of our client to obtain withdrawal of application by applicant. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (TTAB 2012). Settlement negotiations resulted in an agreed permanent injunction and judgment being entered in favor of Milbon.īody & Soul Ministries, Inc. Represented Milbon in this action for trademark infringement. A settlement was obtained that resulted in a limiting amendment to the application and an express limitation on the use of the mark by the applicant. Represented The Federated Group in this opposition to registration of the mark Quick Sticks. Successfully resulted in the applicant expressly withdrawing the application. Represented Chamberlain in this opposition to the mark Lockmaster. Represented The Federated Group in opposition to registration for RED & WHITE and negotiated settlement resulting in express limitations on the applicant’s use of its mark. Case was settled in six months with Caliber taking assignment of the registered trademarks. Represented Caliber in defense of a trademark infringement action. Opposition was sustained on a default judgment resulting in the refusal of registration of the objectionable mark.īullets2Bandages, LLC v. Represented Nature Delivered in the enforcement of its trademark rights. The Purington Beverage Company, LLC (TTAB 2015). Opposition was sustained on a default judgment resulting in the refusal of registration of the objectionable mark. Represented CTIA in the enforcement of its trademark rights. Enterprise Products Integration (TTAB 2015). Opposition was sustained on a default judgment resulting in the refusal of registration of the objectionable mark.ĬTIA – The Wireless Association v. Represented Medefil in the enforcement of its trademark rights. Case settled favorably for Luchi to maintain its trademark rights and control of the vegetarian protein supplement market. Represented Luchi in defense of its trademark rights. Following service of the complaint, we initiated discussions with the counsel for Plaintiff, which resulted in the complaint being withdrawn before the Answer was due based on those discussions.Įpic Provisions v. Represented Caliber in this matter that challenged the rights of Caliber to a unique configuration trademark. The case reached an early settlement with all parties during mediation. Defended the Federated Group in this matter that alleged trademark infringement. Ingles Markets, Incorporated, Premium Waters, Inc., and The Federated Group, Inc. Prior to passing the bar in 1989, Joe worked at Fitch Even as a senior paralegal for 10 years.ĭS Services of America, Inc., v. Joe has also conducted the review of hundreds of search reports regarding the availability of various trademarks on behalf of his clients. In those appeals, many of which were argued by Joe before the TTAB, the findings of trademark-examining attorneys were reversed, and the TTAB directed registration of the marks. Joe has led or participated in a number of ex parte appeals within the USPTO in which the trademark-examining attorneys have refused registration. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and with examining attorneys at the U.S. He has extensive experience in dealing with trademark-examining attorneys at the U.S. In the trademark and copyright prosecution area, Joe oversees all trademark and copyright applications filed through the firm. His clients rely on Joe’s practical approach, which starts with listening to the client to understand the desired outcome, then applying his experience and knowledge to best position the matter, while looking beyond just the legal perimeters to strategically reach the targeted goal. Joe has also been involved in the acquisition of the intellectual property portfolios of many industry leaders. ![]() These transactions have included securing trademark rights throughout the world. Joe has been the lead attorney in hundreds of oppositions before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), in addition to directing oppositions and similar proceedings internationally.Īll manner of clients, from start-up companies to Fortune 100 leaders in numerous industries, have sought Joe’s counsel for sophisticated brand and portfolio development strategies. He has been extensively involved in the conduct of discovery, the negotiation of settlement, an extensive motion practice, as well as obtaining and defending against the issuance of injunctions. ![]() Joe’s practice comprises primarily trademark work-both prosecution and litigation, domestic as well as international-along with copyright and patent counseling. During that time, he has prosecuted thousands of domestic and foreign trademark applications, including renewals and affidavits of use. Nabor has chaired the firm’s Trademark, Brands, and Copyright Practice Group since 1989.
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