Katten

Offering representation before the NAD and the FTC, as well as in matters pertaining to comparative and false advertising disputes, Katten‘s advertising, marketing, and promotions practice is led by Washington DC-based Christopher Cole. The group sits within the intellectual property department, which is led by Deepro Mukerjee . The team is equipped to handle a range of litigation matters and holds deep experience representing clients in Lanham Act cases, consumer class actions, and IP matters. Cole has broad expertise including intellectual property disputes, false advertising cases under the Lanham Act, and enforcement actions. Other notable names in the team are Kristin Achterhof and Michael R. Justus, who are based in Chicago and Washington DC, respectively. Achterhof is recognized for her work on trademark and copyright claims, while Justus is noted for representing clients in Lanham Act cases as well as NAD and FTC disputes. Terence Ross, who is based in Washington DC, is well-regarded for handling IP matters such as unfair competition lawsuits.