Jeffrey P. Dunning

Experience: Trademark Portfolio Management / Counseling: Managed trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement, including oversight of sizeable U.S. and foreign trademark portfolios, for numerous companies including: Fortune 500 global industrial supply company; Global manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts, equipment, and accessories for the forestry, lawn, and garden industries; International gaming company and operator of over 50 casinos and hotels worldwide; Leading multinational manufacturer of breakfast cereals and other food and beverage products; Fortune 500 retailer of sporting goods and outdoor equipment; National operator of department and discount stores; Worldwide manufacturer of children's toys and entertainment products; Leading national provider of financial, corporate benefits and insurance brokerage services; Trademark and Trade Dress Litigation: Represented a leading national provider of financial, corporate benefits and insurance brokerage services in pursuing trademark infringement claims arising out of a competitor's use of a similar corporate logo, obtaining a preliminary injunction against further infringement.; Represented a leading Internet search engine in defense of trademark litigation involving alleged infringement of a trademark for e-commerce software, resulting in the issuance of summary judgment of non-infringement which was affirmed on appeal.; Represented a leading sporting goods retailer in defense of a trade dress infringement suit involving exercise equipment, resulting in the dismissal of the case with prejudice based on plaintiff's failure to allege ownership of enforceable trade dress rights.; Represented a leading distributor of exclusive brands of wine, beer and spirits for retailers in defense of a trade dress infringement suit involving the design of a beer bottle, resulting in a favorable settlement.; Represented an Internet registrar in defense of litigation alleging cybersquatting and trademark infringement, resulting in summary judgment of non-liability.; Represented a global manufacturer of children's toys and electronic learning aids in the prosecution of an international trademark portfolio, trademark oppositions before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and patent and trademark litigation and disputes.; Represented a manufacturer of printing inks in a trademark dispute with a major chemical manufacturer, resulting in a favorable settlement including assignment of trademark registrations to client.; Represented a major leading retailer of office supplies in unfair competition litigation arising out of a competitor's use of client's trademarks in Google sponsored link advertisements, which was settled by competitor agreeing to cease use of client's marks.; Patent Litigation: Represented a Fortune 500 chemical manufacturer in defense of patent litigation with a competitor involving multiple patents in the area of chemical processes and formulations, resulting in favorable Markman rulings and summary judgment of patent invalidity.; Represented a diamond wholesaler and importer in a three-week jury trial and appeal of an action alleging design patent infringement, resulting in a judgment of non-infringement, invalidity and inequitable conduct, which was upheld by U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.; Represented a manufacturer of transit seating products in a jury trial and appeal of patent litigation with a competitor, resulting in summary judgment of infringement and favorable settlement.