Copyright Suit: Favorable Settlement
Mr. Colt represented a film studio in a copyright dispute involving an award-winning documentary. Obtained a complete dismissal of all claims of infringement based on various fair-use defenses in the copyright code. #CopyrightTrademark
Trademark and False Advertising Suit: Complete Dismissal
Mr. Colt represented one of the world's largest software manufacturers in multiple suits for trademark infringement and false advertising brought by H&R Block. The suits included extraordinarily accelerated time-tables, beginning with proceedings for a temporary restraining order and a permanent injunction. One such suit resulted in an unprecedented reversal of a temporary restraining order by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in only five hours. Each suit settled on ext
Trademark and False Advertising Suit: Complete Dismissal
Client was served with a complaint and a motion for a temporary restraining order at approximately 5:00 p.m. Opposition papers were due 8:00 a.m. the following morning. Alleging trademark infringement and false advertising, the plaintiff demanded that the client immediately dismantle a $20 million nationwide advertising campaign that included television, radio, and billboard advertisements, as well as 20,000 taxi-top displays.
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Settlement of International Trademark and False Advertising Suit
Representing Coppola Salerno, a major grower and retailer in Italy and other international markets, Mr. Colt successfully settled a trademark, false advertising, and unfair competition suit brought by one of Francis Ford Coppola's corporations in the United States. #UnfairCompetition #CopyrightTrademark