Nicole Kinsley

Representative Experience

• Obtained jury verdict of copyright infringement and maximum available damages in case involving copied greeting card designs. 
• Obtained dismissal of declaratory judgment action against education company, after hearing where plaintiff unsuccessfully argued that proffered covenant not to sue was too narrow.  
• Represented plaintiffs and defendants in numerous federal court copyright and trademark infringement actions.
• Obtained dismissals of copyright litigations brought against clients on merits and jurisdictional grounds.
• Represented clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, leading to favorable decisions and settlements.
• Represented plaintiffs and defendants in false advertising proceedings before the National Advertising Division.
• Negotiated favorable resolutions to numerous disputes, helping clients to avoid litigation where possible.
• Represented clients in investigations by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.
• Successfully enforced clients’ rights through demand letters directed to infringements of copyright, trademark rights, and/or rights of publicity.
• Secured clients’ trademark rights through aggressive and creative prosecution strategies, including overcoming refusals from USPTO and foreign trademark offices.
• Conducted trademark clearance and advised clients regarding strategies for trademark selection and risk avoidance.
• Managed worldwide trademark portfolios including hundreds of applications and registrations in many jurisdictions.