Robert K Hough

Robert Hough, Dallas TX - Lawyer

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Office:

Sheppard Mullin
2200 Ross Avenue, 20Th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201

Phone:

469 391-7408 (Phone), 469 391-7556 (Fax)

Specialties:

Intellectual Property
Copyrights
False Advertising, Lanham Act and Unfair Competition
IP Licensing, Technology and Commercial Transactions
Trademark Applications and Prosecution
Trademarks and Trade Dress
Advertising
Entertainment, Technology and Advertising
Esports & Games
Retail, Fashion & Beauty
Sports

Memberships:

ISLN:

1000247838

Admitted:

2016

University:

University of Arkansas, B.S./B.A., cum laude, Honors Program, 2008

Law School:

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2016

Reported:

Experience: Representative Matters: Defend national in-home fitness brand against $37 million infringement claims in Southern District of New York ( prevailed on summary judgment); Defend leading national accessories retailer against copyright infringement claims in the Central District of California; Enforce startup real estate brand's federal trademark rights against infringer in the Northern District of Texas; Try trademark infringement case to jury on behalf of leading online education provider (plaintiff) in the Northern District of Texas; Defend ice hockey team in trademark opposition proceeding before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; Negotiate major airline brand placement in national television reality series; Negotiate talent engagement and content production agreements for the development and promotion of original music and companion music video for leading online dating services provider; Negotiate co-branding and promotional license agreements on behalf of major airline in connection with feature film release; Develop internal and external social media influencer policies for national financial services company; Draft and provide counsel regarding artwork donation and copyright license agreements on behalf of former U.S. President; Negotiate intellectual property rights for production of original music video and special edition card game for technology company's advertising campaign in India; Negotiate multi-year integrated marketing campaign with e-sports team operating in the NBA 2K League.; Negotiate multi-year National Basketball Association jersey patch sponsorship for digital marketplace service provider; Provide counsel on the development and operation of new Kansas sports and special events arena; Negotiate multi-year brand ambassador agreement with professional athlete in the National Basketball Association; Negotiate licenses and operating agreement in connection with national soccer hall of fame museum and event center; Provide counsel in connection with the re-branding of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision sporting event; Draft and provide counsel on licenses and operating agreement in connection with professional football hall of fame; Provide counsel to new owners of ice hockey team in North American Hockey League on re-branding efforts and negotiation of stadium rights; Provide counsel and draft licenses in connection with Major League Baseball stadium naming rights sponsorship

Links:

Robert Hough - Lawyer

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ISLN:

1001054334

Admitted:

2021

Robert Hough Pasadena, MD

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Work:

Customer Service Experts, Inc.

May 2012 to 2000
Measurement Services Coordinator Capital-Gazette Communications

Jan 1998 to 2000
Sports Writer Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
Aug 2006 to Sep 2011
Business Manager TeleRep
Glen Burnie, MD
Jun 2001 to Aug 2006
Account Manager

Education:

Robert Hough

Robert D. Hough