Jacqueline M. Lesser

Experience

Litigation and Contentious Proceedings

• Represented an international consumer products company in a defense of a declaratory judgment action in the Western District of Wisconsin, leading to a successful dismissal of suit.
• Defended fashion retailer client in an infringement suit brought by a multinational licensing company in the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California, leading to a dismissal of suit on preliminary motion practice.
• Represented a foreign film distribution company in defense of a copyright infringement suit in the Central District of California, leading to dismissal of action on preliminary motion practice, and grant of attorney’s fees for client.
• Represented long time legal services client in defense of a trademark infringement suit on preliminary injunction in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Representation lead to withdrawal of preliminary injunction motion and voluntary withdrawal of suit.
• Represented a longtime client in a trademark dispute in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Based on the defense and negotiations, the action was dismissed before an answer was filed.
• Represented longstanding client in multi-country litigation and administrative proceedings against trademark pirate, leading to successful transfer of trademarks to client.
• Successful defense of well-known media company in defense of their right to their channel name and brand in the Southern District of New York.
• Represented foreign manufacturer of farm equipment in trade secret action in the Northern District of New York
• Represented major retailer in trademark infringement suit brought by international jewelry company in the Southern District of New York.
• Represented major retailer in cosmetics patent infringement suit in the Southern District of New York.
• Represented a sporting goods and lifestyle brand in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the TTAB of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Favorable settlement reached after full trial.
• Represented a major sporting goods manufacturer of volleyballs in cross-border proceedings, throughout Asia. Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of the client, after arbitration, permitting the continued source and delivery of the client’s product.
• Represented a major medical device manufacturer in a trademark opposition proceeding before the TTAB. Opposition granted after full trial.
• Represented a leading international software consortium in U.S. trademark dispute in the TTAB. Cancellation granted after full trial.
• Represented a U.S. cable company in a trademark opposition proceeding before the TTAB. Achieved a successful, precedential decision in favor of client’s right to register.
• Represented a major consumer products manufacturer in an opposition before the TTAB, defending the client’s right to register its well-known mark on related products. Achieved a favorable result, after precedential decision in defense of summary judgment motion.
• Defended a longtime client in a patent suit in the Western District of Kentucky. Based on aggressive pre-trial defense, the case against the client was withdrawn.
• Represented a longtime client in the defense of a preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. After aggressive defense, the case against the client was withdrawn.
• Successfully defended a client against a copyright infringement suit concerning a video streaming service on preliminary motion practice Attorney’s fees awarded to the client.
• Represented a major international electronic security company in a trademark dispute in the TTAB. Successfully opposed third party, after substantial motion practice.

• Settlement of significant trademark dispute on behalf of the State of Washington in capacity as special assistant attorney general for the State of Washington.

Counseling and Procurement

• Responsible for worldwide portfolio management for major apparel retailer.
• Responsible for copyright and trademark matters for pharmaceutical companies. Responsible for the protection and procurement of the worldwide trademark portfolio of an international security device manufacturer.
• Responsible for the U.S. and international trademark portfolio for a global eCommerce retailer, including new branding.
• Responsible for the worldwide portfolio of an international gaming company.
• Responsible for the worldwide portfolio of an international multimedia company.
• Responsible for worldwide portfolio management of the trademark portfolio for a major international watch manufacturer.
• Represent a U.S. confectionary manufacturer in trademark and copyright matters.

Memberships

• Copyright Society of the U.S.A.
• International Trademark Association
• New York Intellectual Property Lawyers Association
• New York State Bar Association
• European Community Trademark Association
• Pharmaceutical Trademark Group
• Philadelphia Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (PIPLA)
• University of Pennsylvania
  • Detkin Intellectual Property and Technology Legal Clinic, Committee Member (2012 to present)
• Drexel University School of Law: Adjunct Professor

Pro Bono

• Handle pro bono litigation matters for the A.C.L.U.
• Represent individuals applying for asylum.