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商標法、不正競争法の全てを網羅した業務を手掛け、特に商標侵害、偽造、虚偽広告訴訟、及び米国特許商標庁(USPTO)商標審判部(TTAB)訴訟を中心業務とする。
代理するクライアントは製薬会社、医療機器製造業者、銀行業及び金融サービス機関、大手貿易協会、食品製造会社、石油開発会社及び石油精製会社、等多岐に渡る。また、安全性保護機関及び品質保証機関への証明標章の保護、等の知財問題も扱う。
米国内外の商標保護に関する豊富な経験を生かし、効果的且つ世界規模の戦略で商標権の取得又は行使ができるようクライアントをサポート。商標調査、商標及び著作権のライセンス、標章証明プログラムに関する問題、等も取り扱う。また、米地裁商標案件、TTAB取消及び申立手続、さらに、連邦巡回控訴裁判所での控訴審も手掛ける。
Finding Species非営利団体の代理人として世界規模の商標登録及び著作権保護を手掛ける、等プロボノにも従事。偽造医薬品、偽造管継手、及びコンピュータ・ハッキングによる不正コピー品に関する偽造品及び著作権侵害案件では、一方的調査・差押を勝取った。
デンマーク特許商標庁、FDANews、カナダ特許商標協会、英国知的財産管理者グループ、チャイニーズ・タイペイライセンス協会などの商標法セミナーでメインスピーカーを務める。The Legal 500 U.S. 誌で著作権訴訟、商標手続及び非訴訟業務における弁護士として評価された。
Tianhai Lace Co. Ltd. et al. v. ASOS PLC. et al.
22-cv-09752, S.D.N.Y., Judge Abrams
Certain Plant-Derived Recombinant Human Serum Albumins ("rHSA") and Products Containing Same
337-TA-1238, ITC, Judge McNamara
Chapman Cubine, Adams + Hussey v. Sirius XM Radio
1:15-cv-01530, E.D. Va., Judge Ellis
Opp. No. 91223186, TTAB, Judge Vogler
American Petroleum Institute v. Bullseye Automotive Products
1:13-cv-01112, S.D. Ind., Judges Pratt, LaRue
OneWest Bank F.S.B. v. IndyMac Home Savings LLC
0:12-cv-62101, S.D. Fla., Judges Scola, Snow
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Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 Decisions for Trademark and Copyright Owners Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 Decisions for Trademark and Copyright Owners
October 25, 2023
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Overseas IP Protection and Risk Management Seminar Overseas IP Protection and Risk Management Seminar
April 12, 2023
Shanghai
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Trademark Strategies for Companies Doing Business in the U.S. Trademark Strategies for Companies Doing Business in the U.S.
March 31, 2023
Suzhou
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2022 Licensing Update: Trademark Licensing 2022 Licensing Update: Trademark Licensing
2022
IP LitigatorINCONTESTABLE® Blog
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December 2, 2021
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World Trademark Review WTR 1000
"Brett Heavner is an outstanding attorney who has taken the time to understand our business and our product. He knows all about our brand."
The Legal 500 U.S.
"Brett Heavner is a wonderful person to work with. He addresses any questions very quickly and efficiently and knows when and how to raise potential issues and address them timely."
The Legal 500 U.S.
"Another commanding figure in contentious matters is Brett Heavner, who adds significant expertise in TTAB fights for biotech companies, and many other industries."
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Brett Heavner is always in hot demand among a diverse range of companies and – constantly fielding challenging, often contentious instructions – stays sharp and ready for anything.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Litigation-focused Brett Heavner is ‘practical, proactive, responsive and results oriented, as well as a clear communicator.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“‘[Brett] takes the time to understand your business and products, and is commercially oriented with an added facility for thinking outside the box.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“The multi-faceted Brett Heavner is diligent in providing trademark support and makes himself readily available when needed. ‘The guidance he gives is well-founded, and he is flexible with alternative approaches to find the option which fits best.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Also singled out is Brett Heavner, who deploys his comprehensive understanding of brand-related issues to serve illustrious players in the banking and natural resource sectors.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“’Smart and hands-on’ tactician Brett Heavner win s particular approbation for his varied work in the natural resources sector…”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Brett Heaver…has a well-deserved place on both [contentious and non-contentious] tables; he has carved a particular niche in the natural resources industry.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Brett Heavner win[s] plaudits for [his] prosecution and enforcement chops… Heavner's skill set is admirably varied, including rare expertise on safety and quality marks for certifying organisations.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“‘Top-notch’ Brett Heavner's practice focuses on trademark, counterfeiting and advertising litigation. His encyclopaedic legal know-how is coupled with a ‘very pleasant demeanour.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“…anti-counterfeiting expert Heavner is ‘easy going but will stand up firmly for your rights.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“‘Brett knows exactly what you need and how quickly and then he makes it happen–he’s incredibly client oriented. His advice is always well thought out and he’s very knowledgeable about global trademark practice. He provides commercial guidance tailored to your risk profile.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
"Brett is a great attorney who is highly experienced in working with European patrons and understands the differences between US and EU law. He is extremely business oriented and takes the time to understand his clients’ brands, to grasp the challenges and issues they face. Brett always makes himself available and is very patient when explaining complex aspects of litigation."
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
"Brett Heavner is an outstanding attorney who has taken the time to understand our business and our product. He knows all about our brand."
The Legal 500 U.S.
"Brett Heavner is a wonderful person to work with. He addresses any questions very quickly and efficiently and knows when and how to raise potential issues and address them timely."
The Legal 500 U.S.
"Another commanding figure in contentious matters is Brett Heavner, who adds significant expertise in TTAB fights for biotech companies, and many other industries."
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Brett Heavner is always in hot demand among a diverse range of companies and – constantly fielding challenging, often contentious instructions – stays sharp and ready for anything.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Litigation-focused Brett Heavner is ‘practical, proactive, responsive and results oriented, as well as a clear communicator.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“‘[Brett] takes the time to understand your business and products, and is commercially oriented with an added facility for thinking outside the box.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“The multi-faceted Brett Heavner is diligent in providing trademark support and makes himself readily available when needed. ‘The guidance he gives is well-founded, and he is flexible with alternative approaches to find the option which fits best.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Also singled out is Brett Heavner, who deploys his comprehensive understanding of brand-related issues to serve illustrious players in the banking and natural resource sectors.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“’Smart and hands-on’ tactician Brett Heavner win s particular approbation for his varied work in the natural resources sector…”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Brett Heaver…has a well-deserved place on both [contentious and non-contentious] tables; he has carved a particular niche in the natural resources industry.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“Brett Heavner win[s] plaudits for [his] prosecution and enforcement chops… Heavner's skill set is admirably varied, including rare expertise on safety and quality marks for certifying organisations.”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“‘Top-notch’ Brett Heavner's practice focuses on trademark, counterfeiting and advertising litigation. His encyclopaedic legal know-how is coupled with a ‘very pleasant demeanour.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“…anti-counterfeiting expert Heavner is ‘easy going but will stand up firmly for your rights.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
“‘Brett knows exactly what you need and how quickly and then he makes it happen–he’s incredibly client oriented. His advice is always well thought out and he’s very knowledgeable about global trademark practice. He provides commercial guidance tailored to your risk profile.’”
World Trademark Review WTR 1000
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February 13, 2024
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ASOS Must Face Lace Maker's Design Copyright Suit ASOS Must Face Lace Maker's Design Copyright Suit
May 17, 2023
Law360Press Release
Finnegan Tops the 2023 WTR 1000, with 12 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Tops the 2023 WTR 1000, with 12 Attorneys Ranked
February 7, 2023
World Trademark ReviewCommentary
Madrid Mash-Up: In-House Share International TM Filing Tips Madrid Mash-Up: In-House Share International TM Filing Tips
March 6, 2022
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Finnegan Receives Top Tier Rankings in 2022 World Trademark Review 1000 Finnegan Receives Top Tier Rankings in 2022 World Trademark Review 1000
March 3, 2022
World Trademark ReviewCommentary
A Day in the Life of a Trademark Litigator: Brett Heavner A Day in the Life of a Trademark Litigator: Brett Heavner
January 12, 2022
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