Overview

Arvind Jayakumar maintains both a robust tax advisory and estate planning practice and a seasoned intellectual property litigation practice.

In his tax advisory work, Arvind counsels individuals and families on strategies to reduce taxes and optimize income across business, consulting, and investment activities. His planning includes the Augusta Rule, home office reimbursements through accountable plans, employing a spouse to access pre-tax health insurance, entity structuring, income splitting, and other advanced but fully compliant techniques designed to align personal and business finances for long-term efficiency.

In addition to working with business owners and active earners, Arvind also assists individuals approaching or entering retirement with personalized planning to minimize lifetime tax exposure and preserve wealth. His retirement-focused strategies include Roth conversions, required minimum distribution (RMD) optimization, Social Security election timing, tax-efficient withdrawal sequencing across traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and brokerage accounts, and thoughtful asset location to reduce tax drag in retirement. He regularly helps clients navigate the transition from accumulation to distribution with coordinated, tax-aware strategies that protect income streams, manage Medicare thresholds, and support long-term financial goals.

These tax strategies are fully integrated with Arvind’s estate planning services. He prepares revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to each client’s family structure and objectives. His estate plans are designed to reduce probate exposure, ensure medical and financial decision-making clarity, and support smooth generational wealth transfer. Whether clients are building wealth, managing a major life transition, or planning for legacy, Arvind connects tax and estate planning to deliver long-term protection and peace of mind.

In his intellectual property practice, Arvind represents companies in trademark and copyright litigation in U.S. federal courts and has secured favorable outcomes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). He also advises on trademark enforcement and brand protection strategies that reduce legal risk and enhance long-term asset value.

Arvind began his legal career at the IP litigation boutique Stern & Schurin LLP and later practiced at a prominent Wall Street law firm, representing clients ranging from multinational financial institutions to family-owned businesses. Today, he offers integrated legal counsel across personal tax strategy, estate planning, and intellectual property protection

Experiences

Robert Miller Photographer, LLC v. Dadi360 Inc.

Eastern District of New York (Case No. 2:24-cv-08656)

Lead trial counsel in copyright infringement lawsuit for a media company which operated a Chinese language forum in which users would translate and discuss U.S. news. Case was successfully dismissed prior to the opening of discovery.

Abbott Laboratories et al v. Adelphia Supply et al

Eastern District of New York (Case No. 1:15-cv-05826)

Trademark counsel for several defendants in a trademark and trade dress infringement suit involving the sale of gray-market diabetic test strips. Secured favorable settlements for all defendants represented.

Wish You Were Beer, LLC v. Rickli et al

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Proceeding No. 92087158)

Lead counsel for trademark registrant in inter partes cancellation proceeding for the mark STIKDUDE (U.S. Reg. No. 6199750) involving issue of abandonment. Secured favorable settlement.

Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. et al v. Rugs American Corp et al

Southern District of New York (Case No. 1:25-cv-01615)

Lead trial counsel in trademark licensing dispute involving breach of contract and trademark infringement claims involving the COSMO mark. Case is pending.

Urbanimage Media LTD v. Gray Jones Media USA Inc.

Southern District of New York (Case No. 1:25-cv-00196)

Lead trial counsel (pro bono) for media company sued in copyright infringement lawsuit involving the allegedly infringing use of a photo of Jamaican model, actress, singer, and songwriter Grace Jones. Case is pending.

S. Brannan & Sons Ltd. v. Smotryaev

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Proceeding No. 92087337)

Lead counsel for trademark registrant in inter partes cancellation proceeding for the mark THERMOMETER WORLD (U.S. Reg. No. 7544850) involving issue of priority of use. Case is pending.

Glen Craig v. Network Entertainment Inc. et al

Southern District of New York (Case No. 1:24-cv-10048)

Trademark counsel for Canadian media company sued in copyright infringement lawsuit involving Apple Inc., The New York Times, MGMPlus, and Fremantle Limited. Case is pending.

Pasta Fasta USA LLC et al v. Fasta Pasta, LLC

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Proceeding No. 91295756)

Lead counsel for trademark applicant in inter partes opposition proceeding for the mark FASTA PASTA (U.S. Serial No. 97892006) involving rare issue of bad faith adoption of a foreign mark and Lanham Act § 44, 15 U.S.C. § 1126. Case is pending.

Novo Nordisk A/S et al v. Push Med, LLC

District of South Carolina (Case No. 6:25-cv-00443)

Lead trial counsel in false advertising lawsuit brought by pharmaceutical conglomerate Novo Nordisk against health and wellness clinic regarding statements made about semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Rybelsus®. Case is pending.

All AmericanLook Inc. v. Super Sublimation, LLC

Eastern District of Michigan (Case No. 2:25-cv-10215)

Lead trial counsel in trademark infringement suit brought against textile printing company involving likelihood of confusion between two brand names. Case is pending.

BuDhaGirl, LLC v. Brooks

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Proceeding No. 91296281)

Lead counsel for trademark applicant in inter partes opposition proceeding for the mark BADDIGRL (U.S. Serial No. 98349640) involving issue of likelihood of confusion. Case is pending.

Metra Electronics Corporation v. BatteryClerk, LLC

District of Southern Florida (Case No. 9:25-cv-80107)

Lead trial counsel in trademark infringement suit brought against online seller of replacement batteries involving nominative fair use of a trademark. Case is pending.

Eetho Brands Inc. v. Common Cents Distributors et al

District of New Jersey (Case No. 2:24-cv-08962)

Trademark counsel for California plaintiff seeking to curb unauthorized Amazon sales in trademark infringement suit in the District of New Jersey. Case is pending.

Grund & Mobil Verwaltungs v. Lighthouse Wholesale, LLC

Eastern District of New York (Case No. 1:21-cv-03996)

Trademark counsel for Amazon Seller in defense against foreign manufacturer in ‘material differences’ infringement case regarding labelling of goods. Case is pending.

TBWA Worldwide Inc. v. Plinian Media

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Proceeding No. 91296355)

Lead counsel for trademark applicant in inter partes opposition proceeding for the mark OBSESSIVE CONTENT DISRUPTION (U.S. Serial No. 98459936) involving issue of marks which have become generic. Case is pending.

GS Holistic, LLC v. Brandenburg 23 LLC et al

Western District of Kentucky (Case No. 3:24-cv-00748)

Lead trial counsel for retail seller in defense against manufacturer who alleged trademark counterfeiting under the Lanham Act. Case is pending.

Mountain Creek Resort, Inc. v. Leen

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Proceeding No. 92087491)

Lead counsel for trademark registrant in inter partes cancellation proceeding for the mark APPALACHIAN HOTEL (U.S. Reg. No. 6496076) involving issue of laches and ownership of mark. Case is pending.

Arvind Jayakumar