New York Advertising Litigation Attorneys
Companies must be vigilant in order to protect their businesses assets, brand and right to compete in a lawful manner. The advertising litigation attorneys at Olshan are aggressive in pursuing our clients' interests both in and out of court. Our lawyers have been involved in significant legal actions involving the FTC, FCC, U.S. Postal Service, state attorneys general, competitor challenges in federal court and state court and before the NAD, and in defending private plaintiff actions.
Olshan represents a broad range of businesses clients in New York and New Jersey, across the United States and in Canada, from national marketing companies to advertising, promotional and social media agencies, from innovative entrepreneurs and retailers to industry suppliers.
Contact the Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group at (212) 451-2258 or (212) 451-2306 to talk directly with an experienced New Jersey or New York advertising litigation attorney who can advise you on steps you can take to effectively address advertising challenges.
False Claims, Deceptive Advertising and Other Advertising Challenges
The firm defends against consumer fraud lawsuits around the nation, whether filed on an individual basis or as a class action. We defend against allegations of false advertising and deceptive trade practices relating to health and beauty products, household and collectible products, telecommunications services, and marketing practices such as negative options, unauthorized charges, excessive shipping and handling charges, and telemarketing.
Our advertising trial attorneys have represented clients in these and other advertising law cases:
- Charges of false claims or deceptive advertising under the Lanham Act
- Defense against allegations of violating state Deceptive Trade Practices Acts or state unfair trade practices claims
- Defense against FTC enforcement actions alleging false or unsubstantiated advertising claims
- Defense against Verizon lawsuit alleging millions of illegal telemarketing calls
- Charges that an advertisement or product packaging or label is untruthful or inaccurate (false advertising under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act)
- Defense against enforcement actions relating to violation of trade regulations (such as "Do Not Call") and other aspects of the Telemarketing Sales Rule
In addition to cases in state and federal courts, we also represent clients before the National Advertising Division (NAD), the Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) and the National Advertising Review Board (NARB) or at regulatory hearings.
Experience and Focus Working in Your Favor in Court
The Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group at Olshan focuses on advertising, promotion and marketing law and the legal problems this highly specialized industry confronts on a daily basis. We understand these issues inside out and that strong focus works to our clients' advantage. Attorneys Sheldon S. Lustigman, Andrew Lustigman, Scott Shaffer and Adam Solomon have extensive experience litigating cases at the state and federal level.
Olshan Associate Safia Anand practices in the areas of Intellectual Property and Advertising, Marketing and Promotions. Ms. Anand's experience includes managing domestic and international trademark portfolios for fashion, entertainment and other clients and handling trademark disputes. Ms. Anand counsels and advises clients regarding copyright and domain name issues as well as the selection and maintenance of trademarks in the United States and throughout the world. Ms. Anand also assists clients with intellectual property licensing and enforcement issues, as well as legal compliance matters relating to advertising, marketing, promotions, and privacy matters.
Prior to joining Olshan, Ms. Anand was an associate in the Intellectual Property Department at Dreier LLP. Her experience also includes intellectual property litigation.
Contact our New York or New Jersey law office at (212) 451-2258 or (212) 451-2306 for legal advice regarding your advertising litigation matter.
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