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Named as the 2023 National Practitioner of the Year Trademark Prosecution by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) and recognized by World Trademark Review as “[o]ne of the best trademark lawyers there is," Danny Awdeh is the former leader of the firm's trademark, copyright, and advertising group. He has been ranked as one of the top attorneys nationally for both trademark enforcement and counselling work with "a gift for tactical thinking." The WTR 1000 cites his commercially oriented approach towards litigation and client counselling, and his work with "industry-leading, brand-rich entities." Danny is further described as "an unstoppable force, combining outstanding lawyering skills with a genuine concern for his clients businesses. His knowledge of prosecution, enforcement and strategy are above and beyond any other private practitioner, and he masterfully balances legal risk with commercial solutions."
Danny is an experienced trademark lawyer, consistently recognized by his peers and in-house counsel as among the top attorneys for contentious and non-contentious trademark work. He is sought after for his "appreciable substantive knowledge," which was noted in World Trademark Review WTR 1000, and his proven track record across trademark disciplines, including high-stakes litigations, billion-dollar transactions, global brand launches, and strategic counselling: "[A] truly talented lawyer and the go-to guy for high-profile trademark and trade dress litigation. He supports his clients around the globe and has a valuable presence in China."
Danny serves an international clientele with some of the world's most well-known brands. He has managed high-profile litigations and disputes involving trademark infringement, counterfeiting, unfair competition, dilution, and false advertising. In addition to obtaining favourable verdicts before district and appellate courts, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and trademark tribunals around the world, Danny has negotiated countless business-oriented solutions tailored to the needs of clients' global business and legal objectives. He has developed effective programs and corporate protocols to stop the importation/exportation of knock-off products, combat online sales of counterfeit and grey market products, and protect a brand's strength and integrity from generic misuse.
Strategic portfolio management and counselling for U.S. and international clients with extensive international portfolios is an important part of Danny's practice. He serves as lead counsel on numerous high-profile global trademark portfolios and has achieved important judgments around the world, including in China, where Danny's clients have been awarded highly sought after, but rarely granted, relief in the form of preliminary and permanent injunctions and recognition of well-known marks.
Danny has been described in World Trademark Review as a "versatile rising star" who "masterfully balances legal risk with commercial solutions" and is "highly responsive and agreeable," "organized, analytical, and strategic," "dexterous," and "highly capable."Managing Intellectual Property (MIP)honored Danny as a Trade Mark Star for the District of Columbia and on a national level.He was also recognized by the National Law Journal as a D.C. Rising Star, "a group of game-changing legal minds" comprised of 40 individuals under the age of 40. As the NLJ noted, "The group is an elite one, with six former U.S. Supreme Court clerks in the bunch, along with those who have repeatedly scored high-stakes victories in courts across the country, at the deal table, and in working with regulatory agencies." He has also been recognized as a Leading Lawyer in trademark non-contentious work by The Legal 500 as well as selected as a Global Leader in private practice and ranked nationally and regionally for his contributions to the fields of litigation and prosecution by the World Trademark Review.
Maglula, Ltd. v. Amazon.Com, Inc. et al
Represented Maglula Ltd. of Israel as lead counsel in a one-of-a-kind district court litigation including patent, trademark, and copyright claims over Maglula’s assertions that Amazon sold counterfeit consumer products. After the Court issued an order (i) denying Amazon’s motion for summary judgment; (ii) finding “Amazon’s attempts to avoid liability … will have minimal impact before a jury”; (iii) reflecting the Court’s belief that “not [] even the most persuasive presentation of Amazon’s evidence would make one iota of difference to a jury”; and (iv) requiring the parties to engage in mediation, the parties entered into an agreement and the case was dismissed.
1:19-cv-01570, E.D. Va., Judge O'Grady
Under Armour v. Uncle Martian (China)
Obtained preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and damages in high-profile infringement in China. The Supreme People’s Court, the highest court in China, affirmed the decision, securing a complete win for Under Armour.
People’s Higher Court of Fujian Province of the People’s Republic of China
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC v. Federal Corp.
10-1376, Fed. Cir., Judges Bryson, Newman, Plager
Opp. 91168556, TTAB, Judge Dunn
Patagonia, Inc. v. Chelsea International Inc.
2:16-cv-08030, C.D. Cal., Judges Stevenson, Walter
AMC Mortgage Corp. (AMC) v. Ameriquest Capital Corp.
By filing for a preliminary injunction, obtained a court-approved judgment requiring Ameriquest to cease all use of AMC mark.
1:06-cv-03303, D. Md., Judge Legg
Russell Minoru Ono v. Head USA, Inc.
2:13-cv-04222, C.D. Cal., Judge Olguin
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"Danny Awdeh is 'very hardworking and is appreciated for his high level of experience and practical approach.'"
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
"Mr. Danny Awdeh – partner, trademark and copyright expert, a key attorney to the case handling all trademark and copyright issues. Danny’s common sense, knowledge, and shrewdness guided the team under his expertise."
The Legal 500 U.S.
"Equally capable in prosecution as litigation, the group manages more than 10,000 trademarks in over 200 countries around the world and has handled more than 100 litigations in US district court in the last five years. All-around trademark wizard Danny Awdeh represents this combination, bringing strategic vision and deft portfolio management together with an easy courtroom demeanour honed through years of litigation experience."
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Leader of the trademark, copyright and advertising group Awdeh is an ‘ultra-sophisticated lawyer’ and strategic visionary who is ‘right at the top of the list of first-rate litigators.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“‘Danny is one of the best trademark lawyers and, actively involved in high-profile policy matters, is working for the betterment of the protection landscape not just for his clients, but for all brand owners in the United States. He tailors strategies to meet specific needs and aligns his advice with clients’ business goals.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“‘One of the best trademark lawyers there is,’ Awdeh ‘masterfully balances legal risk with commercial solutions and can meet very aggressive deadlines to successfully launch new brands.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Danny is a truly talented lawyer and the go-to guy for high-profile trademark and trade dress litigation. He supports his clients around the globe and has a valuable presence in China. Danny collaborates with patrons to build creative IP protection programs which proficiently deal with the threat of dilution, taking into consideration related matters of copyright, domain name and unfair competition law. He’s an unstoppable force, combining outstanding lawyering skills with a genuine concern for his clients’ businesses. His knowledge of prosecution, enforcement and strategy are above and beyond any other private practitioner, and he masterfully balances legal risk with commercial solutions.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Danny Awdeh is widely commended for his contentious abilities: ‘He is an exceptional advocate who gives candid, practical advice backed by an impressive understanding of the legal complexities. He has an innate sense for how disputes are likely to develop to keep his clients at least two steps ahead. He also understands corporate philosophies and takes a measured, commercially oriented approach, becoming an extension of the company.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Recommended lawyers include the…’responsive and accurate’ Danny Awdeh…”
The Legal 500 U.S.
“The ‘highly responsive and agreeable’ Awdeh has ‘appreciable substantive knowledge and a gift for tactical thinking—he is also very fair with costs.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“…also relies on ‘organised, analytical, and strategic’ Danny Awdeh to enforce its rights. ‘He has a sturdy command of a variety of topics and interacts very well with foreign associates.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Danny Awdeh wins praise for his ‘measured, commercially oriented’ approach.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“The dexterous Danny Awdeh covers the spectrum of trademark functions for industry-leading, brand-rich entities.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“The highly capable Danny Awdeh rounds out the trademark group…”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Danny Awdeh is another standout in the trademark group, serving as both an advisor for clients’ portfolios, and a litigator in IP disputes.”
Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars
“Practice head Danny Awdeh is ‘an expert in the field’ and is noted as ‘the best’ and ‘most efficient attorney.’”
The Legal 500 U.S.
“Danny Awdeh, hailed for his ‘tremendous legal expertise and impeccable judgment’, leads the practice, which undertakes the full spectrum of non-contentious matters.”
The Legal 500 U.S.
“Danny Awdeh is ‘excellent’ and ‘superb’ to a client.”
Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars
"Danny Awdeh is 'very hardworking and is appreciated for his high level of experience and practical approach.'"
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
"Mr. Danny Awdeh – partner, trademark and copyright expert, a key attorney to the case handling all trademark and copyright issues. Danny’s common sense, knowledge, and shrewdness guided the team under his expertise."
The Legal 500 U.S.
"Equally capable in prosecution as litigation, the group manages more than 10,000 trademarks in over 200 countries around the world and has handled more than 100 litigations in US district court in the last five years. All-around trademark wizard Danny Awdeh represents this combination, bringing strategic vision and deft portfolio management together with an easy courtroom demeanour honed through years of litigation experience."
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Leader of the trademark, copyright and advertising group Awdeh is an ‘ultra-sophisticated lawyer’ and strategic visionary who is ‘right at the top of the list of first-rate litigators.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“‘Danny is one of the best trademark lawyers and, actively involved in high-profile policy matters, is working for the betterment of the protection landscape not just for his clients, but for all brand owners in the United States. He tailors strategies to meet specific needs and aligns his advice with clients’ business goals.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“‘One of the best trademark lawyers there is,’ Awdeh ‘masterfully balances legal risk with commercial solutions and can meet very aggressive deadlines to successfully launch new brands.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Danny is a truly talented lawyer and the go-to guy for high-profile trademark and trade dress litigation. He supports his clients around the globe and has a valuable presence in China. Danny collaborates with patrons to build creative IP protection programs which proficiently deal with the threat of dilution, taking into consideration related matters of copyright, domain name and unfair competition law. He’s an unstoppable force, combining outstanding lawyering skills with a genuine concern for his clients’ businesses. His knowledge of prosecution, enforcement and strategy are above and beyond any other private practitioner, and he masterfully balances legal risk with commercial solutions.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Danny Awdeh is widely commended for his contentious abilities: ‘He is an exceptional advocate who gives candid, practical advice backed by an impressive understanding of the legal complexities. He has an innate sense for how disputes are likely to develop to keep his clients at least two steps ahead. He also understands corporate philosophies and takes a measured, commercially oriented approach, becoming an extension of the company.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Recommended lawyers include the…’responsive and accurate’ Danny Awdeh…”
The Legal 500 U.S.
“The ‘highly responsive and agreeable’ Awdeh has ‘appreciable substantive knowledge and a gift for tactical thinking—he is also very fair with costs.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“…also relies on ‘organised, analytical, and strategic’ Danny Awdeh to enforce its rights. ‘He has a sturdy command of a variety of topics and interacts very well with foreign associates.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Danny Awdeh wins praise for his ‘measured, commercially oriented’ approach.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“The dexterous Danny Awdeh covers the spectrum of trademark functions for industry-leading, brand-rich entities.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“The highly capable Danny Awdeh rounds out the trademark group…”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Danny Awdeh is another standout in the trademark group, serving as both an advisor for clients’ portfolios, and a litigator in IP disputes.”
Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars
“Practice head Danny Awdeh is ‘an expert in the field’ and is noted as ‘the best’ and ‘most efficient attorney.’”
The Legal 500 U.S.
“Danny Awdeh, hailed for his ‘tremendous legal expertise and impeccable judgment’, leads the practice, which undertakes the full spectrum of non-contentious matters.”
The Legal 500 U.S.
“Danny Awdeh is ‘excellent’ and ‘superb’ to a client.”
Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars
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