David Perry concentrates his practice on intellectual property and related business issues confronting companies and individuals trading in a diverse array of industries, ranging from life sciences, software, gaming, entertainment and new media, to graphic design, advertising, insurance, wines and spirits, and retail establishments large and small. Mr. Perry advises and assists clients with:
· comprehensive domestic and international trademark counseling
· prosecution and maintenance of trademark and service mark applications before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and coordination abroad
· intellectual property litigation in state and federal jurisdictions and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
· copyright counseling, and filing and practice before U.S. Copyright Office
· counseling and practice in Internet law, domain name disputes (UDRP), and related litigation
· preparation and negotiation of publishing, music, media, and entertainment agreements
· preparation of domestic and international license agreements of trademarks, copyrights, software, and know-how
· preparation and negotiation of technology transfer, acquisition, assignment and confidentiality agreements
· corporate and financial services diligence and intellectual property structuring
Representative Matters
· Global pharmaceutical, healthcare and life sciences manufacturer in comprehensive brand protection.
· International wine and spirit manufacturers in trademark and copyright protection, litigation, licensing, and comprehensive business issues.
· Various software consultants and developers in copyright, trademark, and licensing protection.
· Leading electronics and accessories manufacturer in brand protection.
· International financial services provider in global brand protection counseling and enforcement.
· Entertainment venue in successful defense against federal trademark infringement litigation.
Community Service & Affiliations
Mr. Perry serves as a member of the Leadership Development Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and has served as a member of INTA's Dilution & Well-Known Marks Committee and INTA's Internet Committee. He serves on the Copyright, Trademark, and Mentoring committees of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, as well as on the Board of Ella's Retreat, a nonprofit supporting families of pediatric cancer patients.
Memberships
American Intellectual Property Law Association
International Trademark Association
Events
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS WITH PARTIES, COURTS, AND MEDIATORS
[Event]
Third Annual Intellectual Property Law Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 6, 2009
David M. Perry
LEGAL BOOT CAMP-PREPARE FOR THE SALE
[Event]
October 7, 2008
Cory G. Jacobs, Alan L. Zeiger, Lawrence S. Chane and David M. Perry
AVOIDING THE PITFALLS. . . LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO STARTING A BUSINESS
[Event]
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School Small Business Development Center, Philadelphia
Spring 2007
Jennifer Hale Eagland and David M. Perry
Publications
REMINDER: ALERT TO ALL BRAND OWNERS OF. XXX DOMAIN EXTENSION
[Alert]
Intellectual Property & Technology Update
September 2011 (No. 5)
Timothy D. Pecsenye and David M. Perry
IMPORTANT ALERT TO ALL BRAND OWNERS: UPCOMING LAUNCH OF THE. XXX DOMAIN EXTENSION
[Alert]
Intellectual Property & Technology Update
June 2011 No. 2
David M. Perry
POSSIBILITY OF CONFUSION IN THIRD CIRCUIT TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT: A STANDARD WITHOUT A TEST
[Article]
71 Temple L. Rev. 325
1998
David M. Perry
News
BLANK ROME'S TRADEMARK PRACTICE RECOGNIZED FOR MOST FILINGS IN 2011
[Press Release]
January 12, 2012
Zachary A. Aria, Katherine Pauley Barecchia, Jamie L. Bertha, Kenneth L. Bressler, Steven L. Caponi, Lisa Casey Spaniel, et al.
DAVID PERRY'S Q&A WITH PACKAGE DESIGN MAGAZINE
[Media Coverage]
June 22, 2011
David M. Perry
PARODY AND FAIR USE IN BLOGS
[Media Coverage]
July 14, 2010
David M. Perry
BLANK ROME ELECTS 13 NEW PARTNERS TO THE FIRM
[Press Release]
January 1, 2008
Sheila E. Branyan, Michael C. Graziano, Daniel J. Ivler, C. Vincent Leon-Guerrero, Stephen P. McSweeney, David M. Perry, et al.
Cases and Deals
SHODOGG™ COMPLETES $1.7M INITIAL ANGEL FINANCING
[Deal]
January 2012
Thomas P. Dwyer, Geoffrey D. Schwartz, David M. Perry and Megan E. Spitz
Shodogg in its $1.7M angel financing.
UNITED CONTINENTAL HOLDINGS, ET AL. NEGOTIATES AND EXECUTES CO-BRAND AGREEMENT WITH CHASE BANK
[Deal]
June 2011
Pamela E. Flaherty, Jeffrey N. Siegel, David M. Perry, Megan E. Spitz, Stephen E. Gross, Lisa Casey Spaniel, et al.
United Continental Holdings, Inc., United Air Lines, Inc., Continental Airlines, Inc., and Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC in connection with the negotiation and execution of an Amended and Restated Co-Branded Card Marketing Services Agreement with Chase Bank USA, N.A.
LEE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP SOLD TO SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
[Deal]
April 1, 2011
Richard F. Williamson, Francis E. Dehel, Barbara D. Linney, Rustin I. Paul, David M. Perry, Barry L. Klein, et al.
Lee Technologies Group, Inc. in the sale of the company to Schneider Electric for an undisclosed amount.
GERTRUDE HAWK ACQUIRES ORGANIC FOOD MANUFACTURER
[Deal]
June 28, 2010
Alan L. Zeiger, Shaun Snitman, Arthur Bachman, Donald D. Gamburg, Daniel J. Ivler, Cory G. Jacobs, et al.
Gertrude Hawk in its acquisition of Drew's for an undisclosed amount.
AMERIFILE ACQUIRES PEACHTREE BUSINESS PRODUCTS
[Deal]
March 1, 2010
Kipp B. Cohen, Brett J. Schulman, Joseph T. Gulant, Cory G. Jacobs, Philip R. Rosenfeldt, Mathew S. Rotenberg, et al.
Amerifile, LLC, a portfolio company of Entrepreneur Partners, in a private equity investment transaction with an affiliate of Roark Capital Group and the subsequent acquisition by Amerifile of Peachtree Business Products, LLC.
P.I.N.K. SPIRITS ACQUIRED BY PROHIBITION BEVERAGES
[Deal]
February 2009
David M. Perry
The p.i.n.k. Spirits Company in its sale to Prohibition Beverages, Inc. for an undisclosed amount.
VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT FOR AN ONLINE GAME DEVELOPER AND PUBLISHER
[Deal]
June 27, 2008
Thomas P. Dwyer, David M. Perry, Dennis P. McCooe and Brett J. Schulman
Webcarzz, Inc., a California-based multiplayer online game developer and publisher, with respect to its venture financing. Meakem Becker Venture Capital (MBVC) provided the $4 million of Series A equity financing.
EDISONLEARNING, INC. ACQUIRES PROVOST SYSTEMS, INC.
[Deal]
June 18, 2008
Richard J. McMahon, Daniel R. Blickman, David M. Perry, Linsey B. Bozzelli and Lisa Casey Spaniel
EdisonLearning, Inc., acquires Provost Systems, Inc., for undisclosed terms.
FRESH FOOD DISTRIBUTOR ACQUIRES PREPARED FOOD COMPANY
[Deal]
February 26, 2008
David M. Perry
A fresh foods manufacturer and distributor in its acquisition of a salad and entree product producer.
EDISON VENTURE FUND LEADS RECAPITALIZATION OF HEALTH MARKET SCIENCE
[Deal]
November 5, 2007
Alan L. Zeiger, Thomas P. Dwyer, Thomas B. McKernan III, Mark I. Rabinowitz, Kevin J. Baum, Shlomo Troodler, et al.
Edison Venture Fund and partners in its recapitalization of Health Market Science for $42 million.
GENERAL CABLE ACQUIRES PHELPS DODGE WIRE AND CABLE BUSINESS FOR $710 MILLION
[Deal]
October 31, 2007
Alan H. Lieblich, Pamela E. Flaherty, Joseph T. Gulant, David M. Perry, Megan E. Spitz, Harvey I. Forman, et al.
General Cable Corporation in its acquisition of Phelps Dodge International Corporation for approximately $710 million.
MICRONETWORK PRODUCER OF "OBAMA GIRL" VIDEO SOLD
[Deal]
October 19, 2007
David M. Perry, Louis M. Rappaport, Jennifer Hale Eagland, Cory G. Jacobs and Dina L. Relles
Barely Political LLC in the formation, intellectual property agreements, and sale to Next New Networks.
BRIGHTPOINT ACQUIRES CELLSTAR'S U.S. AND MIAMI-BASED LATIN AMERICA OPERATIONS
[Deal]
March 30, 2007
Robert J. Mittman, Richard DiStefano, Michael J. Hanlon, Joseph T. Gulant, Arthur Bachman and David M. Perry
Brightpoint, Inc., in its acquisition of CellStar Corporation for $62.4 million.
Recognition
BLANK ROME'S IP GROUP RECOGNIZED AS A "SIGNIFICANT TRADEMARK PLAYER"
[Ranking]
March 2012
Timothy D. Pecsenye and David M. Perry
DAVID PERRY RECOGNIZED AS A LEADING TRADEMARK ATTORNEY BY WORLD TRADEMARK REVIEW 1000
[Ranking]
Spring 2011
David M. Perry