Robert Alpert focuses his practice on intellectual property dispute resolution, including trademark, unfair competition, copyright, patent, publicity, and privacy matters. Mr. Alpert has litigated in state and federal courts throughout the United States as well as before various administrative agencies, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). He also counsels clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters, including trademark protection strategies and enforcement programs, both U.S. and international, assignments, licenses, and due diligence.

Representative Experience

• Christopher Norman Chocolates, Ltd. v. Schokinag Chocolate North America, Inc., 270 F. Supp. 2d 432 (S.D.N.Y. 2003) (successfully opposed plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction following termination of joint venture);

• Manufacture des Montres Jaguar, S.A. v. Jaguar Cars Ltd., 2000 U.S. Dist. Lexis 13731 (S.D.N.Y. 2000) (successfully opposed defendant’s motion to dismiss, transfer or stay action in favor of prior-filed suit in Michigan);

• Mondo, Inc. v. Sirco Intl. Corp., 1998U.S. Dist. Lexis 18996 (S.D.N.Y. 1998) (successfully opposed plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment and convinced court to grant, sua sponte, summary judgment in favor of client);

• Virgin Air, Inc. v. Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd., 144 F.R.D. 56 (N.D. Ill 1992) (successfully opposed plaintiff’s motion to disqualify client’s counsel in the Virgin Islands);

• Yoo-Hoo Chocolate Beverage Corp. v. A.J. Canfield Co., 229 U.S.P.Q. 653 (D.N.J. 1986) (successfully opposed plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction);

• Vitabiotics, Ltd. v. Krupka, 606 F.Supp. 779 (E.D.N.Y. 1984) (successfully moved for summary judgment against certain defendants and obtained injunction, destruction order and award of attorneys fees);

• Ann-Margaret v. High Society Magazine, Inc., 498 F.Supp. 401(S.D.N.Y. 1980) (successfully moved for summary judgment dismissing plaintiff’s claims for violation of right of publicity);

• Chesa Intl., Ltd. v. Fashion Associates, Inc., 425 F.Supp. 234 (S.D.N.Y. 1977), aff’d, 573 F.2d 1288 (2d Cir. 1977) (successfully moved to confirm special master’s report awarding damages, sanctions and attorneys fees for infringement of client’s mark).

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association

• International Trademark Association