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About Danielle M. DeFilippis

About Danielle M. DeFilippis

Danielle M. DeFilippis, Co-Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Law Practice Group, focuses her practice on intellectual property matters and litigation. She appears on behalf of individual and corporate clients in all phases of litigation from commencement through trial.  Danielle regularly serves as lead counsel in cases before federal and state courts, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and alternative resolution forums. In the transactional area, Danielle is experienced with trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement as well as licensing and other contractual work.

Danielle has represented clients in various industries, most notably food and beverage, liquor, jewelry, cosmetics, sports, media and entertainment, focusing on trademark prosecution and litigation. Her cases have involved trademark and copyright infringement, false advertising, commercial disparagement, business torts, deceptive trade practices, Lanham Act claims, state and federal unfair competition laws, and other business disputes. Danielle manages global trademark portfolios, working with both domestic and foreign clients.

Danielle is a frequent speaker on intellectual property topics and is active in trade organizations including the International Trademark Association (INTA), serving on the Trademark Office Practices Committee. She is a regular contributor to Norris McLaughlin’s trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law blog, More Than Your Mark®.

Danielle was recognized as Tier 1 by Media Law International 2023 and ROI Influencers: Law 2022. Danielle was also honored by NJBIZ in its “2021 Law Power 50” and “2021 Leaders in Law” listings for her expertise and dedication to her occupation and community. She has also been recognized by NJBIZ in its “Manufacturing Power 50” list and named to New Jersey Law Journal’s 2019 list of “New Jersey Trailblazers” for her efforts in the food and beverage industry throughout New Jersey and for expanding those efforts on a global scale. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

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Awards

Representative Matters

Won a preliminary injunction for COINTREAU in a trademark infringement case resulting in a consent judgment in Cointreau Corp. v. Pura Vida Tequila Company, LLC (United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas)
Received a jury verdict in favor of a client involving contract and business tort claims, in which Danielle acted as second chair (United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts)
Obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims against a client, including claims of copyright infringement, theft of trade secrets, and breach of contract in Alpha Media Works, Inc. v. Perception Research Services, Inc. (United States District Court for the Southern District of New York)

Media

Blog/ July 14, 2023

FTC and FDA Issue Warnings for THC Edibles in Kids Candy Packaging

Blog/ May 5, 2023

A Suit Over Seeds is Sprouting in Missouri

Blog/ March 10, 2023

US Patent and Trademark Office Suspends Action on Trademarks Critical of Public Figures

Blog/ January 27, 2023

What makes the Adidas Thom Browne case so interesting?

Blog/ November 4, 2022

Lawsuit claims TEXAS PETE is deceptive

Blog/ October 14, 2022

Who will win the race? Puma battles Brooks over brand name and design

Blog/ September 9, 2022

Court issues injunction against Redemption maker

Blog/ August 12, 2022

Avastars and Dolls and the Emerging Metaverse

Blog/ July 15, 2022

Could there be Trouble in Paradise for Match Group, Inc.?

Blog/ June 17, 2022

Future of Fitness Apps in Question as Adidas files lawsuit against Nike

Blog/ April 22, 2022

Don’t take any chances with trademark clearance

Blog/ March 25, 2022

Would you stop and translate this?

Blog/ February 18, 2022

When in Rome, try the pizza!

Blog/ January 21, 2022

If You Can’t Buy a Birkin, Buy a MetaBirkin?

Blog/ December 20, 2021

The Time Has Come for Trademark Modernization Act Regulations

Blog/ November 19, 2021

A Dispute is Bubbling Over for the Prosecco Name

Blog/ September 24, 2021

The Battle over BLACK IRISH Liqueur

Blog/ August 20, 2021

SEYIDOGLU: Even “Incontestable” Trademark Registrations Are Vulnerable to Cancellation

Blog/ June 18, 2021

PRETZEL CRISPS Found to Be Generic… Again

Blog/ April 23, 2021

When It Is More Than Just a Name – Trademark Significance of Geographic Indications

Blog/ March 19, 2021

Tips for Supervising a Trademark Survey Expert

Blog/ February 26, 2021

Trade Dress Claims Involving Food Design and Packaging

Blog/ October 4, 2019

A Legal and Commercial Overview of the Food and Beverage Industry in the United States and India

Blog/ January 23, 2019

Cigars and Wine go Together Like…

Blog/ October 29, 2018

Splenda’s Fight over the Yellow Sweetener Packets at IHOP, Applebee’s Settles Amicably

Blog/ March 12, 2018

When Your Rebranding Gets “Stone”-Walled

Blog/ March 12, 2018

When Your Rebranding Gets “Stone”-Walled

Blog/ January 24, 2018

What Does it Mean to “Be An Outsider”?

Blog/ July 2, 2015

Consumer Sues Ghirardelli Chocolate Company for Deceptive White Chocolate Labels

News/ March 16, 2022

World Trademark Review 1000 Recognizes Norris McLaughlin and Members Danielle DeFilippis, Jeanne Hamburg, and Bruce Londa

News/ December 13, 2021

Norris McLaughlin’s Danielle DeFilippis Listed in NJBIZ Manufacturing Power 50

News/ October 20, 2021

Danielle M. DeFilippis Speaks with Brad Muniz of SobelCo., LLC on the Importance of Brand Protection and Current Trends at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

News/ August 4, 2021

Norris McLaughlin’s Danielle DeFilippis Named to NJBIZ 2021 ‘Law Power 50’ List

News/ April 15, 2021

Danielle DeFilippis and Robert Gabrielski Named 2021 “Leaders in Law” by NJBIZ

News/ January 29, 2021

Danielle DeFilippis Listed Again in NJBIZ Manufacturing Power 50

News/ September 15, 2020

Danielle DeFilippis Presents Makerhoods First $100k Bootcamp

News/ April 30, 2020

Danielle DeFilippis to Be Panelist for Rutgers Food Innovation Center Town Hall for Food Entrepreneurs

News/ March 4, 2020

Danielle DeFilippis to Speak on Sustainable Sourcing at New Jersey Food Processors Association Conference

News/ February 10, 2020

Danielle DeFilippis to Present at Hudson Kitchen Food Business Bootcamp

News/ January 16, 2020

Danielle DeFilippis to Present at Rutgers Food Innovation Center Workshop

News/ December 16, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis Listed in NJBIZ Manufacturing Power 50

News/ October 25, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Present at Food Day 2019

News/ October 14, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Discuss Cannabis Law in Food and Beverage Industry

News/ September 19, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Speak at World of Latino Cuisine Food Show

News/ September 18, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Present Webinar for International Food and Beverage Industry

News/ September 13, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Speak on Liquor and Cannabis IP Issues

News/ August 30, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Speak at Rutgers Food Business Basics Workshop

News/ August 26, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis Named New Jersey Trailblazer

News/ May 23, 2019

Norris McLaughlin Attorneys to Speak on Brewery and Distillery Law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

News/ May 14, 2019

Norris McLaughlin Attorney to Speak on Food and Beverage Law

News/ April 30, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis Named Co-Chair of Norris McLaughlin IP Practice Group

News/ April 15, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Present at Launch Pad Newark

News/ April 12, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Speak at Food Business Basics Workshop

News/ March 13, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Speak at Garden State Kitchen

News/ February 26, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Present Food Tour Webinar Series

News/ January 14, 2019

Danielle DeFilippis to Present Webinar for New Jersey Food Processors Association

News/ December 28, 2018

Danielle DeFilippis to be Presenter for Food Business Basics

News/ November 28, 2018

Danielle DeFilippis to Present Trademark and Copyright Seminar at Creative Den

News/ October 10, 2018

Danielle DeFilippis to Moderate New Jersey Food & Beverage Summit Panel

News/ April 12, 2018

Jeanne Hamburg and Danielle DeFilippis Presenters at FoodBiz NJ Conference

News/ June 23, 2016

Danielle M. DeFilippis Quoted in Forbes

News/ August 19, 2015

Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Launches Intellectual Property Law Blog

News/ January 22, 2015

Norris McLaughlin Names New Members

News/ March 26, 2014

Fifteen Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers 2014

News/ October 17, 2012

Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Wins Preliminary Injunction in Trademark Case for COINTREAU

News/ April 2, 2012

Fifteen Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers

News/ March 24, 2011

Eighteen Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers

News/ May 26, 2010

Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Welcomes New Litigation Associate

Events/ October 18, 2021

Free Webinar: Disrupting Trademarks for Disruptive Food: Latest Trends and Updates

Events/ May 25, 2021

The Legal Aspect of Protecting Your Brand: IP, Trademarks, Trademark Registration Process

Events/ April 21, 2021

Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement

Events/ April 15, 2021

U.S. Legal E-commerce Essentials for Food Businesses

Events/ April 12, 2021

U.S. Corporate and Branding Legal Essentials for Food Businesses

Events/ February 19, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine: Legal Issues You Need to Navigate

Events/ October 19, 2020

Food Intellectual Property and Trademarks

Events/ May 1, 2020

Bouncing Back to Business: Insights and Ideas for Food Entrepreneurs

Events/ February 11, 2020

Food Business Bootcamp

Events/ January 9, 2020

Food Business Basics Workshop & Training Session

Events/ October 10, 2019

Food & Beverage Innovation Summit

Events/ September 30, 2019

NJBIZ Food Day 2019

Events/ September 13, 2019

The World of the Latino Cuisine Food Products and Beverage Trade Show

Events/ September 12, 2019

Mazars New York 2019 Food & Beverage Executive Forum

Events/ September 11, 2019

A Legal and Commercial Overview of the F&B Industry in the U.S. and India

Events/ August 21, 2019

Food Business Basics Workshop & Training Session

Events/ May 8, 2019

Brewery and Distillery Law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Events/ April 15, 2019

Must-Know Legal Basics to Protect Your Business

Events/ April 12, 2019

Food Business Basics

Events/ February 22, 2019

An Appetite for Branding: Securing Trademark Protection & Other Legal Issues

Events/ February 13, 2019

Essential Contracts for Emerging and Established Food and Beverage Companies

Events/ December 26, 2018

Food Business Basics

Events/ October 10, 2018

A Taste of Trademarks and Other Issues Affecting the Food & Beverage Industry

Events/ October 2, 2018

New Jersey Food & Beverage Summit

Events/ April 10, 2018

FoodBiz NJ

Events/ January 22, 2018

An Appetite for Branding: Securing Trademark Protection in the Food & Beverage Industries

September 16, 2022

Published, “Trademarking Newfangled Beverages: Is It Beer? Is It Seltzer? Is It Both?,” 

New Jersey Law Journal, 

Presentations/

September 28, 2021

Featured, “Trademark Office Trends,”

SobelCo Insights,

Presentations/

December 16, 2019

Featured, “Manufacturing Power 50 A-M,”

NJBIZ,

Presentations/

November 4, 2019

Featured, “Food Day: Plant-based disruption in the food industry,”

NJBIZ,

Presentations/

Presentations/

October 21, 2019

Quoted, “Meals & Beverage Innovation Summit: CBD on the rise,”

Fooshya,

Presentations/

October 21, 2019

Quoted, “Food & Beverage Innovation Summit: CBD on the rise,”

ROI

Presentations/

Presentations/

August 2019

Featured, “New Jersey Trailblazers,”

New Jersey Law Journal

Presentations/

October 22, 2018

Featured, “The New Jersey Food & Beverage Summit,”

NJBIZ

Presentations/

June 2018

Quoted, “The Evolving Focus of Intellectual Property Law,”

New Jersey Business Magazine

Presentations/

Presentations

April 30, 2021

"Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement,"

New Jersey Food Processors Association, Webinar,

Presentations/

April 27, 2021

"U.S. Legal E-commerce Essentials for Food Businesses,"

West Africa Trade and Investment Hub, Webinar,

Presentations/

April 20, 2021

"U.S. Corporate and Branding Legal Essentials for Food Businesses,"

West Africa Trade and Investment Hub, Webinar,

Presentations/

March 4, 2021

"COVID-19 Vaccine: Legal Issues You Need to Navigate,"

New Jersey Food Processors Association, Webinar,

Presentations/

November 17, 2020

"Food Intellectual Property and Trademarks,"

Learn Before You Leap: Food Business Basics for Startup Food Entrepreneurs, Rutgers Food Innovation Center, Webinar,

Presentations/

May 6, 2020

"Bouncing Back to Business: Insights and Ideas for Food Entrepreneurs,"

Rutgers Food Innovation Center, Webinar,

Presentations/

February 22, 2020

"Food Law Basics,"

Hudson Kitchen, Kearny, New Jersey,

Presentations/

January 27, 2020

"Food Business Law,"

Food Business Basics Workshop, Rutgers Food Innovation Center, Bridgeton, NJ,

Presentations/

November 4, 2019

"Pardon the Interruption: Branding & Advertising for Disruptive Food Trends,"

NJBIZ Food Day,

Presentations/

October 16, 2019

"Food & Beverage Innovation Summit,"

ROI-NJ,

Presentations/

September 26, 2019

"A Legal and Commercial Overview of the F&B Industry in the U.S. and India,"

Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Zoom Meeting,

Presentations/

September 25, 2019

"Navigating the Legal Minefield – Protecting Your Food Business at Each Stage of Growth,"

World of Latino Food Show, Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, NJ,

Presentations/

September 16, 2019

"IP Issues in the Liquor and Cannabis Industries,"

Cardozo Intellectual Property Law Society, Reservoir Bar, New York, NY,

Presentations/

September 9, 2019

"Brand Power: Creating and Protecting Your Brand,"

Food Business Basics Workshop & Training Session, Rutgers EcoComplex Clean Energy Innovation Center, Bordentown, NJ,

Presentations/

May 10, 2019

"A Global Perspective on Food and Beverage,"

LNI, Dublin, Ireland,

Presentations/

May 16, 2019

"Food Law 101,"

WeWork Food Labs, WeWork 148 Lafayette Street, New York, NY,

Presentations/

April 18, 2019

"Must-Know Legal Basics to Protect Your Business,"

Makerhoods + The Honor Program, Launch Pad Newark, NJ,

Presentations/

March 27, 2019

"An Appetite for Branding: Securing Trademark Protection & Other Legal Issues,"

Garden State Kitchen, Orange, NJ,

Presentations/

March 6, 2019

"Essential Contracts for Emerging and Established Food and Beverage Companies,"

Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Zoom Meeting,

Presentations/

January 23, 2019

"Essential Contracts for Growing Food Businesses,”

New Jersey Food Processors Association,

Presentations/

January 9, 2019

"Food Business Basics,"

Rutgers Food Innovation Center, Bridgeton, NJ,

Presentations/

December 10, 2018

"Artist Workshop: Trademark & Copyright Seminar with Danielle DeFilippis,"

Creative Den, Glen Rock, NJ,

Presentations/

November 15, 2018

"A Taste of Trademarks and Other Issues Affecting the Food & Beverage Industry,"

Norris McLaughlin, P.A., New York, NY,

Presentations/

October 16, 2018

"Educating the Future Workforce of New Jersey’s Food Industry,"

The New Jersey Food & Beverage Summit, Somerset, NJ,

Presentations/

April 24, 2018

"Appetite for Branding,"

FoodBiz NJ, Somerset, NJ,

Presentations/

April 24, 2018

Moderator, "Restaurants and Beverage Panel: Trends and Challenges,"

FoodBiz NJ, Somerset, NJ,

Presentations/

January 30, 2018

"An Appetite for Branding: Securing Trademark Protection,"

Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Bridgewater, NJ,

Presentations/

November 30, 2017

"An Appetite for Branding: Securing Trademark Protection,"

Rutgers Food Innovation Center, Bridgeton, NJ,

Presentations/

July 15, 2015

"A Crash Course in Intellectual Property,"

Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Bridgewater, NJ,

Presentations/

March 11, 2015

"The Basics of Environmental Coverage Law in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York under Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability ("CGL") Policies,"

Norris McLaughlin, P.A.,

Presentations/

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