“Arvind is always just a call away. He actually answers when you need him.”

Sibi Ravi, Founder and COO at HealieTech, Inc.

Arvind Jayakumar is an intellectual property attorney who represents national and international companies in trademark and copyright infringement lawsuits filed in U.S. federal courts. He has appeared in numerous federal cases across the country and works closely with clients to resolve disputes quickly and cost-effectively.

Arvind is primarily focused on federal court litigation but has notable experience in other arenas. In particular, Arvind has achieved noteworthy success representing trademark owners in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and has earned favorable results in inter partes opposition and cancellation proceedings. Arvind’s clients often insist that he draft licensing agreements and other IP contracts on their behalf due to positive experiences working with him on prior litigation matters. In addition, Arvind boasts a robust trademark registration practice and assists brands with successfully registering their trademarks with the USPTO.

Over the years, Arvind has developed a strong reputation for assisting Amazon sellers with issues related to the Amazon Brand Registry and has successfully removed improper listings that disrupt e-commerce algorithms. An expert in gray market goods, he frequently resolves trademark infringement disputes involving infringement based on “quality control” and “material differences”.

Arvind began his legal career at the esteemed IP litigation boutique, Stern & Schurin LLP, where he gained a robust foundation in intellectual property law. Before opening his own firm, he practiced at a prominent Wall Street law firm, where he represented a diverse range of clients, including large banks, billionaire families, mom-and-pop businesses, and iconic NYC restaurants.

Experience

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.

Services

Trademark and Trade Dress Litigation
Copyright Litigation
False Advertising Litigation
Unfair Competition
TTAB Proceedings
Licensing Agreements and IP Contract Drafting
Trademark and Copyright Registration

Admissions

State of New York
State of New Jersey
Eastern District of New York
Southern District of New York
Northern District of Illinois
District of New Jersey
Eastern District of Michigan
Southern District of Texas
Southern District of Florida (pro hac)
Western District of Kentucky (pro hac)
District of South Carolina (pro hac)

Education

Emory University School of Law
Juris Doctor

University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts, Economics