COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTWin against AirBnB
Successful settlement for international photographer
Issue: Air BnB infringed on international photographers photographs
Opposing party: Air BnB, Inc.
Subject matter: Copyright – photographs (registered and unregistered)
Claim: AirBnB infringed on client’s photographs through wrongfully distributing and providing “permission” for major media news outlets to distribute also.
Court of jurisdiction: Not needed. All settled in house.
Resolution: Successful settlement for undisclosed amount in favor of client.
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTWin against POPSUGAR
Instagram Influencer wins settlement against POPSUGAR
Issue: According to our complaint, embedded below, this industry-leading blog re-posted photographs without permission on their website and interfered with our client’s business.
These photographs contained the likeness of a well-known Instagram influencer and model. The blog took it upon themselves to not only use the photographs without the photographer’s permission, but also benefited from our client’s publicity rights without permission.
Additionally, as our complaint below notes, the blog also removed the influencer’s affiliate links, which is her source of revenue, and attached their own unique URL links to acquire funds.
Subject matter: Publicity rights – the right of an individual to control the commercial use of his or her name, image, likeness, or other unequivocal aspects of one’s identity.
Claim: Unauthorized use of likeness
Court of jurisdiction: United States District Court – Western District of Virginia – Charlottesville Division
Resolution: Successful settlement for undisclosed amount in favor of client.
I had an amazing experience! Rachel was awesome to work with. She is super knowledgeable and very very helpful.
Communication was very prompt and she answered all of my questions. I’m so happy to have found her and I am looking forward to working with her in the future!
– Leandra B., Photographer
TRADEMARKGreeting card corporate giant buys trademark
Leveraged sales price and purchase of mark
Issue: Industry-leading greeting card company seeking to acquire client’s trademarks
Opposing party: Confidential
Subject matter: Trademark- branding intellectual property such as logo and business name
Claim: No claim. Amicable offer and sale of trademarks.
Court of jurisdiction: Not needed. All settled in house.
Resolution: Successful settlement for undisclosed amount in favor of client. Trademarks successfully assigned to company with a license for client to continue use of marks under her business.
TRADEMARKIRUNTHISBODY® win over petitioner
Client keeps valuable brand name
Issue: Opposing party submitted a petition to cancel client’s existing and well-known trademark, which she used daily as a source indicator for her blog and brand.
Opposing party: Entrepreneur in the same field
Subject matter: Trademark – cancellation
Claim: Opposing party wrongly submitted cancellation to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a registered trademark which our client had the rights to use.
Court of jurisdiction: Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Resolution: Successful – petition for cancellation was dismissed and client kept her registered trademark.
Rachel was fabulous to work with! She made the process fun and easy! I have already gotten tons of fabulous feedback from my clients about how impressed they are with the contracts I’m now offering.
I cannot recommend enough that you take the leap and hire a professional to write business contracts–especially if that professional is Rachel!
-Elizabeth H.
TRADEMARKClient maintains valuable brand
Policed multiple infringers
Issue: Discovered multiple infringers causing actual and potential confusion in marketplace by using business names similar to Client’s federally registered mark.
Opposing parties: Confidential
Subject matter: Trademark- word mark of business name for public relations services
Claim: Opposing party using same or similar name for same or similar services as client.
Court of jurisdiction: Not applicable.
Resolution: Successful re-branding by all parties. No need for litigation.
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16:02 02 Jun 19
Rachel and her firm were absolutely amazing and just helped me win a really big case. They were always easy to reach,... guided me really well throughout the process and are remarkable at what they do. I highly recommend them!read more
Tanya Green
16:58 16 Apr 19
I had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew in a phone consultation. It was apparent to me that he had my best interest... in mind. He was able to explain my legal questions in a way that someone who does not have a law degree could understand. At no time, did I feel as though he was rushing me through our talk. All of my questions were answered thoroughly. I will be continuing to work with Connors & Brenke for all of my Copyright and Intellectual Property business needs.read more
Yvette T.
12:22 09 Apr 19
I contacted Andrew Connors of Connors & Brenke Law Firm because I was in need of legal assistance. My issue dealt... specifically with contract fraud and breach of contract, perpetrated against me. Connors & Brenke specializes in business law, contracts and trademarks. After speaking with Mr. Connors, I knew he was the attorney for me.Mr. Connors is very knowledgeable in all aspects of business law. I was extremely impressed how he was able to grasp the details of my problem because it was somewhat complex in nature. But he did!Mr. Connors is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, understanding, honest, empathetic, etc.What has impressed me the most is that Mr. Connors has embraced my problem as his own. I cannot express the confidence & relief I feel having Mr. Connors as my attorney.This review is written by an actual client.Yvette T.Ruther Glen, VAread more
Matt Lockett
12:54 11 Mar 19
I manage a non-profit charity and had an incredible experience in the first consultation. A confusing situation was... made clear with multiple options and points of view to consider. Highly recommend.read more
Valerie Garner
02:22 20 Dec 18
Connors & Brenke know what they are doing when it comes to business law. Andrew Connors represented me in my copyright... infringement dispute. He and Rachel Brenke explained the very complicated copyright laws and my options in litigating and protecting my intellectual property. They understood how personal my property was to me. There was no doubt Mr. Connors knew the best course of action to take in my dispute. They are highly ethical and will keep you abreast of any developments and ask you for input as they proceed. Now I realize how important it is to protect your hard work. They can help with business formation, disputes and contracts. I was surprised by their diverse knowledge and experience in so many areas.read more
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