Daniel Marti concentrates his practice on the protection, management, and enforcement of intellectual property assets in the United States and abroad. He regularly advises clients in connection with intellectual property-based transactions. Mr. Marti works closely with clients and corporate team members in structuring IP audits and due diligence investigations, and providing strategic IP counseling domestically and internationally on numerous commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, research and development agreements, technology sharing arrangements, strategic alliances, licenses and distribution agreements, across a wide variety of industries.

He has represented clients in a wide range of cases involving trademarks, false advertising, unfair competition, copyrights, trade secrets, cybersquatting and computer fraud and abuse matters before various U.S. federal courts, as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Mr. Marti has extensive experience in the arena of international intellectual property disputes, representing clients’ interests in various countries around the world, with a primary emphasis in Latin America and Europe. 

Professional & Community Activities

International Trademark Association’s (INTA), Internet Committee, Registration Practice and DNS Administration Subcommittee (2007-present), Legislation & Regulatory Analysis Committee, Latin America & Caribbean Subcommittee (2004-2005)

U.S. Law Library of Congress, Counsel

Education

  • Emory University School of Law, J.D. (1999)
  • Georgetown University, B.A. (1996)
    with honors (Honors thesis written under the mentorship of U.N. Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick)

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia (2003)
  • Virginia (2001)
  • Florida (1999)

Who We Are

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Washington, DC, 20005-2018
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Daniel H. Marti

Experience Highlights

Trademark litigation for a retail specialty food franchisor
Represented a retail specialty food franchisor which resulted in summary judgment on six count complaint followed by favorable settlement of more
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. v. Payless Shoesource, Inc.
The firm served as lead counsel asserting American Eagle Outfitters’ trademarks and obtained a preliminary injunction relative to advertising and more
Masterfile Corporation v. Development Partners Inc.
Served as lead counsel for Masterfile Corporation, a stock photography licensing company, in copyright infringement litigation against a company that more
Holdover franchisee and non-compete matter for a coffee franchisor
Lead trial counsel for a coffee franchisor in holdover franchisee and covenant not to compete case. The firm obtained substantial monetary settlement more