Gibney is pleased to announce the appointment of Partner John Macaluso as the new Chair of the Intellectual Property Group. John currently serves as a member of Gibney’s Executive Committee and has been with Gibney for 35 years.
John focuses his practice on trademark and copyright enforcement and brand protection, as well as general business, corporate and sports law. He counsels clients in the luxury goods, fashion, consumer electronics, sports and entertainment industries in developing nationwide programs to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights. He has successfully litigated numerous trademark counterfeiting and copyright infringement cases, obtaining injunctive relief as well as millions of dollars in damages. John has also supervised hundreds of civil seizures of counterfeit merchandise, as well as dozens of civil and administrative proceedings under ICANN’s Uniform Dispute Resolution Procedure (UDRP), the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA). Considered an expert on anti-counterfeiting issues, John advises federal, state and local law enforcement agencies on procedures to combat the counterfeiting of trademarked goods. He also provides training to these agencies on the identification of counterfeit merchandise.
As one of the founders of Gibney’s Online Brand Protection Group, John supervises a team devoted exclusively to protecting and enforcing brand owners’ rights on the internet. He is experienced in drafting and negotiating website development and hosting agreements and advises companies and individuals on new technology, computer and internet-related matters. He is also the founder of Gibney’s Sports Name, Image and Likeness Group, which focuses on assisting athletes and universities with contracts, sponsorship, licensing and naming rights agreements, publicity rights, intellectual property protection, business formation and compliance.
“I am honored to step into this role in the IP Group. Under the leadership of Partner Brian Brokate over many years, Gibney has developed a well-known reputation in anticounterfeiting and brand protection. I look forward to continuing to ensure that our IP practice remains at the forefront of industry trends and continues to lead innovative complex enforcement programs for our clients,” said John.
About the Intellectual Property Group
From registration to enforcement, Gibney’s Intellectual Property Group assists companies in obtaining, managing and protecting their intellectual property in the U.S. and abroad. We assist multinational corporations and start-ups in industries including luxury goods, fashion and apparel, consumer goods, sports, entertainment and technology. While others may view intellectual property as a commoditized practice, we focus on developing tailored and comprehensive brand enforcement strategies. We offer each client objective, practical and thorough advice, always taking into consideration their business goals and budget.
