Jeffrey J. Catalano

Mr. Catalano focuses his intellectual property law practice on trademark prosecution and client counseling, as well as trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition and complex litigation.

• In the Matter of Certain Electric Fireplaces, Components Thereof, Manuals for Same, Certain Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same, and Certain Products Containing Same (International Trade Commission, 2011-present). Represents Complainant Twin-Star International, Inc. in action for copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of contract.
• Daniels v. Spencer Gifts, et. al. (N.D. Ill. 2010-present). Represents Defendant Spencer Gifts in action alleging copyright and trademark infringement.
• Amway Corp. v. MonaVie, Inc., et al. (D. Utah 2008-2010). Represented Amway in action for trade secret misappropriation, tortious interference with contract and false advertising under the Lanham Act. The case settled.
• Nitro Distributing, Inc. v. Alticor Corp., Represented Alticor in antitrust case alleging violations of §§ 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act of a vertically integrated distribution chain. All claims were dismissed on summary judgment, and the dismissal was affirmed by the 8th Circuit.
• Stewart & Assoc. Int'l Inc., et al. v. Quixtar Inc., et al. (AAA.)(2006-2009). Represented Quixtar in breach of contract action. The case settled.

• International Trademark Association
• American Bar Association
• Licensing Executives Society International
• International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association

• Twelve New Associates, Scientific Advisor Join Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
• Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Hosts Grand Send-Off for 2005 Summer Associates