Represent the University of Alabama in a case pending in the Northern District of Alabama in a suit  involving the defendant's use of the University’s colors and uniforms art in prints depicting famous moments in Alabama football history.  The defendant claims use of crimson and white is protected by the First Amendment.  The University has argued that its colors and uniforms are the protected trade dress of the University that must be licensed.  (Case pending.)

University of Alabama Board of Trustees v. New Life Art Inc., Civ. No. 00585 (N.D. Ala. filed 2005).

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Trademark portfolio management for the American Cancer Society
Represents the American Cancer Society in trademark matters and in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal more
Request for equitable adjustment (REA) for an international aerospace manufacturer
Represented an international aerospace products and defense parts manufacturer regarding disputes arising from the performance of a maintenance more
Arbitration for a global supplier of electro-mechanical equipment, systems, and services
The firm served as lead counsel to a global supplier of electro-mechanical equipment, systems, and services in an arbitration where the owner alleged more
Construction litigation for a general contractor
Represent a general contractor in complex litigation involving the construction of an approximately $13 million long-term, acute care hospital in more