Karl is a member of the Corporate practice group and Intellectual Property Practice Groups at Troutman Sanders in New York City specializing in transactional intellectual property law, trademark counseling and intellectual property agreements. He has served as lead intellectual property counsel representing numerous clients on intellectual property securitization issues in connection with revolving and term credit facilities and business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. A list of representative matters follows below.
His trademark experience includes US and foreign trademark/domain name clearance, prosecution, protection and portfolio management. He has conducted and reported hundreds of availability searches and filed thousands of successful trademark applications for his diverse client base which includes companies in the following areas: housewares, health and beauty, jewelry, clothing and footwear (including luxury goods), entertainment, sports, pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, telecommunications, food and beverage, hand and power tools, tobacco, staffing, real estate and financial services. Karl has counseled clients on anti-counterfeiting initiatives and represented clients directly in connection with counterfeiting and grey market matters before US Customs. He also regularly represents clients in related advertising review and compliance matters.
He has extensive experience negotiating and drafting complex intellectual property agreements including joint development and venture agreements, licensing agreements and co-branding agreements. Karl also specializes in internet and privacy law having assisted clients with web development agreements, terms of use and privacy policies, domain name acquisitions and content licenses.
Representation of Lenders in connection with Revolving and Term Credit Facilities
Representation of UK Lender in connection with the refinancing of the securitization of David Bowie music publishing and masters catalog rights (the "Bowie Bonds").
Representation of the Lender as Administrative Agent in connection with a secured revolving credit and letter of credit facility to an NHL team.
Representation of Lender in connection with a secured credit facility to the world's largest producer, importer and distributor of wines & spirits bearing kosher certification.
Representation of Entities in connection with Revolving and Term Credit Facilities
Representation of Fortune 1000 provider of staffing services and telecommunications/ information solutions in connection with secured letter of credit facility.
Representation of largest US independent animation distributor and marketing company in connection with secured credit facility.
Representation of a national specialty retailer of kitchenware and related products in connection with a syndicated secured letter of credit facility.
Representation of investor group in connection with securitization of various country music publishing and masters catalogs and related secured credit facility.
Representation of Entities in M&A and Asset/Stock/JV Transactions
Representation of public entertainment company in connection with the $900,000,000 acquisition of theaters, literary properties and music content, talent and management companies and other commercial assets and related financing.
Representation of multi-faceted entertainment production company in connection with merger with Canadian investor group.
Representation of Fortune 1000 provider of staffing services and telecommunications/ information solutions in connection joint venture with major telecommunications partner and related financing.
Representation of major computer and video game system accessories and peripherals company in connection with acquisition of leading provider of value-priced peripherals and accessories for computing, communication and entertainment.
Representation of global food retailer in connection with acquisition of Southeastern food retailer chains.
Representation of public home consumer products company in connection with acquisition of a competitor with significant operations in the US, Puerto Rico and China.
Representation of public home consumer products company in connection with acquisitions of kitchen utensils and cookware manufacturer, lighting and wiring specialty company and tabletop manufacturer/catalog company.
Representation of public home consumer products in connection with acquisition of assets of kitchen and barware glassware specialty company after Chapter 7 liquidation filing.
Representation of new formed entity in connection with the acquisition (roll-up) of multiple high quality contract manufacturers in the medical device industry and related financing.
Representation of contract medical device manufacturer in connection with acquisition by major competitor.
Representation of woman's suit manufacturer in connection with purchase of designer label licensing entity.
Representation of the owner of an AAA baseball team in connection with the sale of the team.
Representation of holding company in connection with acquisition of the largest US manufacturer of processed kosher food products.
Representation of Entities and Investors in Venture Capital Transactions
Representation of venture capitalist in connection with investment of software development company.
Representation of application service provider in connection with venture capital investment.
Publications
"New Jersey's Identity Theft Prevention Act May Catch You Off Guard", The Privacy Advisor, Volume 5, Number 14, November 2005.
"The Value of Trademark Licensing," Corporate Counsel Outside Perspectives, August 2001.
"The Importance of a Trademark Search," New York Law Journal, July 29, 2002.
Work Experience
Of Counsel, Troutman Sanders LLP, 2004 - Present
Of Counsel, Jenkens &. Gilchrist Parker Chapin LLP, 1998 - 2004
Senior Associate, Kane, Dalsimer, Sullivan and Levy, LLP, 1990 - 1998
Associate, Morgan & Finnegan LLP, 1987 - 1990
Memberships
· International Trademark Association