- Defended an international athletic clothing company in a trademark infringement suit (D. Md. & E.D.N.C.), including prevailing in related motion to quash a subpoena of an NBA All-Star/MVP (N.D. Cal.) and writ of mandamus concerning jurisdiction under the first-to-file doctrine.
- Prevailed on behalf of co-defendant affiliate marketing companies in a motion to dismiss a trademark infringement/false advertising suit (N.D. Tex.).
- Defended a large pharmaceutical company in false advertising and business tort litigation (N.D. Ga.).
- Secured a favorable settlement for a printing industry trade organization in a trademark infringement action (E.D. Va.).
- Represented an international automotive company in the enforcement of its vehicle trade dress (E.D. Mich.).
- Represented a real estate investment company in a Lanham Act attorneys’ fees award appeal (from E.D. Va.).
- Defended a data aggregation company in a state attorney general investigation.
- Enforced software copyrights on behalf of a trade organization, representing the interests of several of the world’s largest business software companies.
- Analyzed client websites and other advertising collateral for regulatory compliance risks, including claim assessment and purchase page disclosures, as well as redlining of ad copy, drafting of website terms/privacy policies/related agreements, and preliminary contest/promotion rule drafting.
Associate,
- Phone: 404.881.7828
- Email: kristin.adams@alston.com
Kristin focuses her practice on trademark, copyright, and false advertising disputes. She has represented parties in various high-profile matters and is adept at managing the competing interests clients must balance during enforcement and litigation.