Tiffany A. Blofield

Experience: Intellectual Property Matters: Trial counsel for Kuryakyn Holdings, Inc., a company that distributes and sells aftermarket products for motorcycles, in a breach of contract case against a former designer of motorcycle lighting products, Just In Time Distribution Company. Just In Time initiated a suit in California alleging RICO violations, fraud, and breach of the parties' licensing agreement and claiming damages in excess of $3 million. Kuryakyn initiated a separate suit in Wisconsin alleging breach of the parties' licensing agreement and seeking damages in excess of approximately $2 million. The cases were consolidated in federal court in the Western District of Wisconsin, and the case proceeded to a jury trial to decide the liability claims. The jury awarded a complete verdict on all liability claims in favor of Kuryakyn.; Obtained a reversal of a summary judgment and remand of the case in AMCO Ins. Co. v. Inspired Technologies, 648 F.3d 875 (8th Cir. 2011) relating to a duty to defend insured from a Lanham Act claim.; ; TTAB Representative Matters: KNOCK, inc. v. Knock Action Marketing Kommanditbolag, LP, No. 91230216 (TTAB 2016).; KNOCK, inc. v. Tanya Lugo, DBA Tanya Leah, No. 91218060 (TTAB 2014).; JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. v. Health Enhancement Products, Inc., Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, No. 91221426 (TTAB 2015).; VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc. v. Tropical Foods, LLC, No. 91211129 (TTAB 2013) (trademark cancellation and opposition proceeding where VDF prevailed and succeeded in cancelling a registration and blocking an application from registration).; VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc. v. Ryan, No. 92062086 (TTAB 2019) (trademark opposition proceeding where VDF prevailed at trial and registration on all claims at summary judgment).; A. Sween Co., d/b/a Deli Express v. Deli Express of Tenafly, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, No. 2:13-6337 (KM)(MCA) (judgment entered regarding likelihood of confusion and dilution based on fame; attorney's fees awarded).; TREAT AND COMPANY LLC v. James Treat, et al., United States District Court for the District of Colorado, No. 13-cv-02464-CMA (trademark litigation resolved through settlement).; ; Commercial Litigation Matters: Shareholder dispute Donald J. Rachel v. Vaughn Veit, et. al, 05-9895, in Hennepin county State Court, involving a co-owner of multiple companies that lasted for several years before ultimately settling the matter.; Trial team member for Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company in a national case against a wood preservative manufacturer. Following a four-month trial, the jury awarded a $135.8 million verdict in favor of Marvin. The trial verdict was recognized by the National Law Journal in its annual list of Top 100 Verdicts.; The above representations were handled by Ms. Blofield prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.;; Professional Certifications: Minnesota Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Practice Rule -listed on the Minnesota Statewide ADR-Rule 114 Neutrals Roster; INTA Directory of Mediators