Consumer Products
Representative Clients
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun’s considerable experience in all phases of intellectual property law encompasses the range of issues that may arise in the consumer product marketplace. Our practice focuses on the defense of product manufacturers in matters relating to product liability, toxic tort and business tort matters.
The formidable litigation and trial experience of our attorneys is complemented by the depth of our technical training and our backgrounds in the chemical, electrical and mechanical arts and extends to all aspects of the litigation process, from the pleading stage through to trial and appeal.
We handle cases and class actions alleging unfair competition and deceptive trade practices in the distribution and marketing of products sold in the United States, as well as claims of copyright infringement in the advertising and marketing of consumer products, for clients in a wide variety of industries, including technology, pharmaceutical, nuclear, chemical and numerous others. Additionally, we are experienced with issues of piracy, counterfeit goods and product hazards caused by knock-offs.
Our attorneys also represent clients in litigation matters involving commercial disputes, intellectual property and trade secrets. Our scientific and technical education and experience enable us to develop clear, understandable presentations in court and before juries on complex issues relating to scientific and technical subject matter.
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun is also sought out by clients for counsel on liability issues and risks, including consumer product safety issues, product recalls and interactions with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. We advise with regard to all federal and state regulations and laws, including rules regulating marketing on the Internet and compliance with privacy laws at both the state and federal levels.
Representative Clients
- Ann Taylor
- Blyth Inc.
- Candle Corporation of America
- The Dial Corporation
- Handy/Kenlin Group
- Home Depot, Inc.
- I.N. Shoes
- J.Crew
- Newell Rubbermaid
- PartyLite
- The Procter & Gamble Company
- Russell Corporation
- Shop-Vac Corporation
- Tenneco Inc.
- Tyson Foods
- USG Corporation
- Walgreens
- Zenith Electronics Corporation
