Geoffrey Lottenberg

Notable Litigation Results:

• Successfully defended Miami-based craft brewery against claims of trademark infringement made by one of the largest beer companies in the world.  Asserted declaratory judgment claims for non-infringement and abandonment, which were later resolved by a covenant-not-to-sue.  Representation also included affirmative claims for tortious interference, unfair competition, and violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act concerning an interrelated professional sports sponsorship agreement.
• Defended prominent streetwear company against claims of trademark/tradedress infringement and counterfeiting asserted by the world’s largest athletic shoes and apparel company.  Resolved lawsuit through private settlement.  Assisted client with navigating public relations and social media outreach.
• Obtained final default judgment and a substantial money award on behalf of a French-based cosmetics company against its holdover United States distributor for claims of breach of contract and trademark infringement.  Representation included leading a significant cross-border investigation in Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, and France.
• Successfully enforced trademark rights on behalf of a Florida-based weight loss company against former manufacturer who created and copycat ecommerce website through which it sold counterfeit products.
• Successfully represented a prominent music, comedy, and lifestyle festival organizer against a former consultant that was alleged to have misappropriated company trade secrets and breached non-compete and non-disclosure obligations.  Spearheaded an extensive investigation into the defendant’s wrongdoing through extensive digital forensics and electronic discovery.
• Defended aftermarket specialty performance auto parts retailer against claims of trademark infringement and counterfeiting brought by one of the world’s largest automakers.  Strategically resolved the matter through a business-minded approach to the ultimate benefit of the client.
• Successfully enforced the brand and trademarks of one of the world’s largest instant noodle companies against egregious trademark and counterfeiting by a close competitor and its United States distributor.
• Obtained final default judgment of trademark infringement and unfair competition against Houston salvage shipper on behalf of a nationwide shipping and logistics company.  Successfully orchestrated injunction enforcement raid in collaboration with the U.S. Marshal Service and Houston Police Department. 

Published Opinions

Biscayne Bay Brewing Co., LLC v. La Tropical Holdings, B.V., No. 20-24180-CIV, 2021 WL 1341795 (S.D. Fla. Apr. 9, 2021)

Wolo Mfg Corp. v. Aftak Corp., 349 F. Supp. 3d 176 (E.D.N.Y. 2018)

Delaware Valley Floral Group, Inc. v. Shaw Rose Nets, LLC, 597 F.3d 1374 (Fed. Cir. 2010)

Issued Patents:

• U.S. Patent No. 10,294,682 for “Outrigger Debris Netting System”
• U.S. Patent No. 10,240,357 for “Working Deck Netting System and Related Methodology”
• U.S. Patent No. 9,687,025 for “Electronic Pipe”
• U.S. Patent No. 9,538,788 for “Electronic Cigarette”
• U.S. Patent No. 9,122,920 for “Digital Manifold Gauge
• U.S. Patent No. 9,043,161 for “Modular System and Methodology for Testing and Measurement”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,978,394 for “Convertible Refrigerant Recovery, Recycle, and Recharge System”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,186,230 for “System and Method for Airflow Sensing and Monitoring”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,511,856 for “LED Device Having Printable Layer”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,517,466 for “Convertible Boat Seat”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,567,333 for “Protective Boat Rub Rail System”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,628,491 for “Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Device”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,661,580 for “Patient Positioning Device”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,701,906 for “Ingredient Dispensing Cap for Mixing Beverages with Push-Pull Drinking Spout”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,739,494 for “Composite Concrete and Framing System and Method for Building Construction”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,740,297 for “Seat with Reversible Seat Back”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,768,429 for “Internal Bleeding Detection Apparatus”
• U.S. Patent No. 8,926,154 for “LED Device Having Printable Layer and Retention Feature”
• U.S. Patent No. D716,362 for “Aerodynamic Fairing for Audiovisual Device”

• Chambers & Partners USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers,
  • Intellectual Property, 2024
  • Intellectual Property (Up & Coming), 2022-2023
• Florida Super Lawyers, 2021, 2023
• Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star Selection 2015-2020, 2022
• Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property Attorney

• University of Miami School of Law, Mentor for the Intellectual Property Law Society, 2009-2011
• American Intellectual Property Law Association, Member
• International Trademark Association, Member
• Past Chair, Florida Bar 17th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "E"

• Malin, Haley, DiMaggio, & Bowen, P.A.
• Friedland Vining, P.A.
• Lott & Friedland, P.A.