Robert W. Lehrburger
Partner

212-336-2996 | 212-336-2278 fax |
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As a trial and appellate attorney of commercial and intellectual property matters, Mr. Lehrburger is frequently engaged to stop false advertising, pursue infringers, recover domain names and resolve licensing and other business disputes.  Recent cases include his prosecution of trademark and copyright claims against "spyware" pop-up ads and his jury trial defense of a medical technology provider against claims of theft of trade secrets and breach of contract.

Mr. Lehrburger's work spans a wide array of industries including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, restaurant chains and food products, music and publishing, computer software, the internet, and others.  He has written and lectured on a number of intellectual property and litigation topics ranging from deceptive advertising on the internet to domain name cybersquatting to trademark issues lurking in song titles and lyrics.  While serving pro bono as a Special Assistant to the New York City's Corporation Counsel, Mr. Lehrburger won three jury trials in three months.  He also has served as a mediator for the Commercial Division of New York Supreme Court and arbitrator for the Council of Better Business Bureaus.

Representative Matters

Pharmaceutical Company
Won jury verdict in favor of defendant after six-week trial involving claims of false advertising, unfair competition and deceptive business practices.

Restaurant Chain
Obtained jury verdict following four-week trial against competitor's advertising campaign and slogan.

Consumer Products Company
Prosecuted false advertising and trade dress suit culminating in injunctive relief, product name change and multi-million dollar settlement.

Soft Drink Company
Pursued trademark counterfeiting claims against manufacturers and distributors of fake branded cola.  Secured temporary and permanent relief and contempt violation ruling.

Medical Device Manufacturer
Obtained preliminary injunction and prosecuted patent infringement actions involving ophthalmic surgical equipment.

Electronics Company
Obtained temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against computer component distributor engaged in trademark counterfeiting scheme.

Greeting Card Business
Successfully defended copyright and trademark infringement suits involving holiday ornaments and posters.

Medical Products Company
Defended against government antitrust investigation.  Case closed without prosecution.

Car Rental Company
Prosecuted trademark and copyright infringement claims against distributor of internet pop-up advertising generated by spyware/adware.

Medical Technology Solutions Provider
Successfully defended jury trial involving claims of theft of trade secrets, breach of contract and unfair competition.