Copyright

• Bringing lawsuits enforcing against rampant copyright infringement on behalf of global leaders in streaming media, seeking preliminary and permanent injunctive relief against notorious pirates using tactics designed to evade liability.
• Defending a well-known software company in landmark copyright litigation matter concerning copyrightability of source code and APIs, focusing on complex issues of fair use and damages.
• Defending apparel companies, travel platforms, online and brick-and-mortar retailers, and others in defending against copyright infringement allegations stemming from alleged use of images, music, video, and fabric designs. Through numerous representations, Julie has developed winning strategies resulting in dismissed or withdrawn claims and favorable business resolutions, allowing recipients of demand letters to resolve matters and get back to business.
• Representing companies in matters involving ownership and copyrightability of software, including challenging the viability of ownership claims by employees and independent contractors.
• Counseling clients on complex copyright filings and claims for software and other copyrightable works of authorship, including works created using AI.

Trade Secret

• Serving as lead counsel in trade secret dispute between leading insurers, administrators, and service providers, successfully avoiding temporary injunctive relief and pursuing dismissal of all claims.
• Representing global financial and payment processing company as litigation and trial counsel in trade secret and contract matter, resulting in an award of no damages following jury trial in New York.
• Representing global food and beverage company in complex trade secret matter from district court through Federal Circuit appeal, resulting in summary judgment dismissal of all claims.
• Collaborating with prominent medical device company to develop and refine trade secret identification, classification, protection, and enforcement practices for global implementation.

Trademark & Advertising

• Serving as lead counsel to a renowned apparel company, joining co-defendant national sports league and associated groups in defending against trademark infringement and false advertising causes of action.
• Serving as lead counsel to a global cosmetics company in connection with multiple trademark and advertising litigations, including trade dress litigation following a competitor's adoption of strikingly similar product packaging, defending against trade dress misappropriation and antitrust claims, and counseling on advertising claim substantiation matters.
• Representing top energy drink company in successful TTAB action against confusingly similar trademark registrations and applications, resulting in across-the-board victory following TTAB trial.
• Representing global food and beverage company in prominent trade dress litigation, involving fast-paced TRO, preliminary injunction, and substantive motion practice, resulting in client's ability to continue with a global product launch.
• Representing technology and imaging company in dispute over unauthorized importation and sale of gray market goods, including litigation and obtaining valuable trademark and customs protection, including Lever Rule enforcement.
• Managing global trademark portfolios comprising hundreds of marks across jurisdictions, including coordinating global trademark clearance and enforcement.
• Counseling clients on advertising and promotional matters, including reviews for greenwashing and AI-washing, claim substantiation, comparative advertising, and nominative fair use.