Debevoise & Plimpton LLP excels at IP-related advertising litigation involving trade marks as well as litigating false advertising disputes in court before the FTC, FDA and NAD. The team works closely together with scientists and statisticians to substantiate client’s advertising claims. A stand-out area of expertise for the firm is prosecuting and defending against requests for preliminary injunctions. Practice head David Bernstein leads the team from San Francisco and is noted for his specialism in trade mark claims including acting as a domain name arbitrator and mediator in trade mark cases. In New York, Megan Bannigan focuses on trade mark and copyright litigation, Michael Schaper handles civil litigation and Jared Kagan is well-versed false advertising, copyright, trade mark and defamation cases. Over in Washington DC, Paul Rubin is the go-to for FTC investigations and disputes before the NAD.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘The team worked cohesively to understand the facts and develop the defence.’
‘David Bernstein is a brilliant mind and litigator. Amazing presence and credibility in the courtroom.'
'Jared Kagan is a quick study and strong leader on the team.'
'Abe Tabaie is also a quick study and creative mind.'
'Marissa Baron is a strong contributor to the team. ’
Clients clés
- American Express
- BodyArmor
- Coopervision
- DraftKings
- Frontier Communications
- H&R Block
- Italic Inc.
- Judd Foundation
- Marketing Architects
- Merck KGaA
Points forts
- Represented H&R Block in a lawsuit brought by Intuit Inc. for false advertising regarding H&R Block’s claims that its online DIY tax preparation products are less expensive than those that Intuit provides.
- Advised Judd Foundation on a pro bono basis in a lawsuit against Kim Kardashian and Clements Design in California federal court.
- Represented DraftKings in a right of publicity action against MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI) involving the use of players images in the DraftKings Sportsbook and on DraftKings’ social media.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Megan Bannigan
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Jared Kagan
Responsable de la pratique
David Bernstein
Autres avocats clés
Megan Bannigan; Paul Rubin; Michael Schaper; Jared Kagan; Abe Tabaie; Marissa Baron