David Beeman
A comprehensive intellectual property strategy is essential to a business's competitive advantage. Fortune 500 companies, media personalities and startups rely on David Beeman for their global IP solutions. They trust David to protect their brands from infringement--whether in the marketplace or in cyberspace.
David advises businesses with the selection and registration of trademarks, but that is only the beginning of an effective IP strategy. David can help you understand the distinctions between copyright and trademark law, guide you as you develop a cohesive brand strategy, and identify best practices to protect your IP assets internationally. On those occasions when IP rights are the source of a conflict, David will represent you in negotiations and litigation.
Individuals, like businesses, benefit from an effective IP strategy. Media personalities rely on David in negotiating publishing and performance contracts, and navigating copyrights and the First Amendment. When disputes arise, he assists artists and artists' estates in defending their rights of publicity and privacy.
David's work extends to the government and non-profit sector, where the need for effective branding and IP rights management is equally significant. In 2010, David was admitted as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.
Industry
Expertise
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Media
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Automobiles & Components
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Software & Services
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Banks
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Energy
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
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Government and Non-Profit
Honors & Awards
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2010
Law & Politics
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An Illinois "Rising Star" in Intellectual Property Law
Trials, Appeals & Litigation
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BP p.l.c. v. Arrison d/b/a DASOLAR.COM, Case No. 8:2011-cv-03081 (D. Md., Judge Motz)
(Trademark Infringement, Trademark Dilution)
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Acer Inc. v. Minntech Corp., Opposition No. 91198133 (TTAB 2011)
(Trademark)
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Bayer HealthCare LLC v. Gidget Marks, LLC, Opposition No. 91196940 (TTAB 2011)
(Trademark)
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MasterCard International, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2010-0326, D2009-1714, D2009-1691 (WIPO 2010) (Domain names transferred to client)
(Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
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The Coleman Company, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), WIPO Case Nos. D2010-1785, D2010-1891 (WIPO 2010) (Domain names transferred to client)
(Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
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Peabody Management, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), NAF Case Nos. FA1009001349529, FA1009001349525, FA1010001349833 (NAF 2010) (Domain names transferred to client)
(Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
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MasterCard International, Inc. v. Thomas, Case No. 2:2010cv00361 (W.D. Wash. 2010, Judge Martinez)
(Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
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The John W. Carson Foundation v. Toilets.com, Inc., OUSPQ2d 1942 (TTAB 2010) (precedential) (awarding summary judgement to client on all counts, sustaining opposition and denying applicant a trademark registration for HERE'S JOHNNY)
(Rights of Publicity and Privacy, Trademark)
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MasterCard International, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2009-1714, D2009-1691, D2009-1525, D2009-1323, D2009-1145, D2009-1051, D2009-0864, D2009-0710, D2009-0702, D2009-0497, D2009-0496 (WIPO 2009) (Domain names transferred to client)
(Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
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MasterCard International Inc. v. Michael Yanda, Case No. 4:2008cv00565 (N.D. Fla. 2009, Judge Mickle) (cybersquatting domain name dispute settled before trial with payment to MasterCard)
(Domain Name, Internet)
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MasterCard International, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2008-2008, D2008-1999, D2008-1969, D2008-1968, D2008-1945, D2008-1942, D2008-1941, D2008-1940, D2008-1927, D2008-1926, D2008-1785, D2008-1707, D2008-1706, D2008-1295, D2008-1052, D2008-0866, D2008-0704, D2008-0703, D2008-0702, D2008-0701, D2008-0697, D2008-0696, D2008-0325, D2008-0324, D2008-0198, D2008-0197, D2008-0196 (WIPO 2008) (Domain names transferred to client)
(Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
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Ford Motor Company v. Safir GT 40 Spares, Limited, Opposition No. 91159033 (TTAB 2009)
(Trademark Infringement)
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Illinois Tool Works v. Phoenix American Holdings, Inc., Case No. 2:2008cv05721 (C.D. Cal. 2008, Judge Snyder)
(Trademark Infringement)
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Cirrus System, LLC v. Salvia Corporation, Case No. D2008-0695 (WIPO 2008)
(Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
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Ticketmaster Corporation (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2008-0579, D2008-0578, D2008-0577, D2008-0439, D2008-0350, D2008-0349 (WIPO 2008) (Domain names transferred to client)
(Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Professional
Activities
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John Marshall Law School
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Adjunct Professor, teaching Trademark and Copyright Litigation
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International Bar Association
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Member
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Chicago Bar Association
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Member
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American Bar Association
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Member
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Law Society of England and Wales
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Member
Publications
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Trademark Protection in the New Generic Top-Level Domain ("gTLD") Space ICANN Will Unveil on January 12, 2012, Will Require Diligence by Trademark Owners, Pattishall IP News (August 2011)
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Chapter on Illinois Law, in 1 State Trademark and Unfair Competition Law IL-1 (International Trademark Association (INTA) ed., 2011)
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TTAB Proceedings and Declaratory Judgment Jurisdiction, Pattishall Newsletter (Spring 2010)
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Pattishall Attorneys Win Summary Judgment for The John W. Carson Foundation, Defeating Application to Register HERE'S JOHNNY as a Trademark for Portable Toilets, Pattishall IP News (April 2010)
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Gripe Site Survives ACPA and Trademark Infringement Claims, Pattishall IP News (March 2010)
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Does the Commercial General Liability Policy Cover Trademark Infringement?, Pattishall IP News (October 2009)
Presentations
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"Introduction to Intellectual Property," Young Chicago Authors, Chicago, IL (April 2011)
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"Constitutional Boundaries of Intellectual Property Law," University of Chicago, Chicago, IL (April 2011).