Joseph C. Gioconda Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

The Gioconda Law Group PLLC is an elite law firm in New York City, focusing on intellectual property litigation. We are privileged to have been entrusted with protecting our clients' rights in some of the most high-profile and important intellectual property legal disputes of our day. For example:• Carol M. Highsmith v. Getty Images (US), Inc., et al., the Gioconda Law Group was lead counsel to a famous American photographer who has brought suit under the DMCA against Getty Images and others, seeking over $1 billion in damages.• Salvatore Ferragamo, S.p.A. v. Vincent Ferragamo, et al., the Gioconda Law Group represented Salvatore Ferragamo in a trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit brought against former NFL quarterback Vincent Ferragamo, regarding his "Tenuta di Ferragamo" wine products.• Runberg, Inc. d/b/a Zephyrs v. Victoria’s Secret Stores, et al., the Gioconda Law Group represented Zephyrs in a $15M breach of contract case against Victoria’s Secret Stores, Inc., Limited Brands and related companies in the Southern District of Ohio (Columbus Division). The Lawsuit has been resolved by agreement.• La Quinta Worldwide v. Q.R.T.M. S.A. de C.V., the Gioconda Law Group represented La Quinta Worldwide in a successful trademark infringement judgment entered after a bench trial in the District of Arizona, Tucson Division, relating to the Defendant’s intended use of the name “QUINTA REAL” in connection with hotels in the United States. La Quinta is also represented by the Gioconda Law Group in the appeal of that judgment before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.• New Slice Ventures LLC v. PepsiCo, Inc., the Gioconda Law Group represented New Slice Ventures LLC in a Cancellation proceeding pending before the TTAB regarding the trademarks for "SLICE" soft drinks.

Newtown, Pennsylvania, Us

Chairman of startup entity that is launching the Slice brand of natural soda.

London, England, Gb

• Litigated many high-profile trademark, trade dress and copyright cases involving Fortune 500 companies.• Argued motions for Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions.• Advised clients on anticounterfeiting and brand protection legal strategies.Representative cases:• XY Skin Care & Cosmetics v. Hugo Boss USA, Inc., trademark case relating to cologne and perfume, in federal court in Arizona. Summary judgment granted in Hugo Boss' favor.• Bodum USA, Inc. v. LaCafetiere, Inc., trade dress case relating to "french press" style coffee makers in federal district court in Chicago. Summary judgment granted in LaCafetiere's favor.• Chicago Board Options Exchange, et al. v. International Securities Exchange LLC, unfair competition case currently pending in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (and adjunct copyright case currently pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit).• Computer Sciences Corporation v. MMC 20/20 Software, Inc., trade secret litigation in New York Supreme Court. Settled on mutually acceptable terms.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Litigated many high-profile trademark, trade dress and copyright cases.• Conducted direct and cross-examinations of witnesses at jury trials, bench trials and hearings.• Argued numerous motions for Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions. Representative cases: • Playboy Enterprises v. On-Line Entertainment, trademark jury trial in the Eastern District of New York, and successful appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. • Hermès of Paris v. Lederer, successful trademark jury trial in the Southern District of New York, and successful appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. • Hermès of Paris v. Pelle via Roma, successful trademark jury trial in the Southern District of New York.• Hermès of Paris, Inc. v. Steven Stolman, preliminary injunction granted by the Eastern District of New York.• Abert Trading v. Kipling, favorable summary judgment ruling granted by the Southern District of New York.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Designed and implemented aggressive global trademark enforcement strategies for clients.• Argued numerous motions for Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions.• Deposed and defended fact and expert witnesses; managed and conducted document discovery.• Handled Opposition and Cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.• Pro Bono: Successfully briefed and argued appeal of armed robbery conviction on behalf of King’s County District Attorney’s Office.Representative Cases:• Hermès of Paris v. Brueton, preliminary injunction granted by the Eastern District of New York.• Hermès of Paris v. Susan Sutherland, preliminary injunction granted by the District of Illinois.• Hermès of Paris v. RKR Bags/Knockoff Shop, preliminary injunction granted by the Southern District of California.• Norelco v. Remington, preliminary injunction hearing, Southern District of New York.

• Assisted federal prosecutors in the coordination of criminal investigations and indictments. • Researched and drafted pretrial motions and pleadings.• Drafted federal appeal on a downward departure issue applying sentencing guidelines.• Met with defendants and prosecutors during plea bargaining sessions.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Composed federal legislation on emerging intellectual property issues.• Analyzed and advised on the legality and constitutionality of actions taken by the U.S. Senate.• Worked closely with U.S. Senators and witnesses to prepare for Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on various topics including intellectual property.• Met with House Representatives and constituents to coordinate legislation.

J.D., Law

B.A., Political Science

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