Routinely engaged by notable global brands for assistance with high-stakes litigation, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP enjoys a particularly prominent presence in the fashion, retail, and consumer products industries. Practice head Andrea Calvaruso, who operates from the firm’s New York office, bolsters the practice with her vast domestic and international experience in this arena. New Jersey’s Michael Zinna deploys his expertise in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the TTAB to advise notable clients, such as Marc Jacobs. In New York, Patricia L. Werner advises a client roster spanning the consumer products, entertainment, retail, and computer-related tech sectors, among others, while Kelli Ortega is well-positioned to advise high-profile clients such as Foot Locker with domain name management and enforcement, as well as a varied array of trademark and copyright matters.
Testimonials
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- 'The best IP lawyers I have had the fortune of working with.'
- 'Andrea Calvaruso is an IP phenomenon. Patricia L. Werner is one of the moment commercial IP lawyers I have ever met. In the most stressful of situations, Patricia remains calm and composed and gets things done.'
Key clients
- Endeavor (Formerly WME | IMG)
- The Avon Company
Work highlights
- Representing Nelk Inc. in the Eastern District of New York in an action filed by FullSend, Inc. (FSI), which is seeking declaratory judgment of non-infringement, and has made claims for tortious interference and trade libel, arising out of Nelk’s objection to FSI’s use of the name FULL SEND for the promotion and sale of CBD products.
- Providing continual representation to long-term client the Bacardi Group on trademark, copyright, and patent matters.