Katten

Katten's advertising, marketing and promotions practice is headed up by Christopher Cole in Washington DC, and it is noted for its expertise across contentious advertising matters. The team defends its clients in class actions, false advertising litigation, First Amendment issues, Lanham Act cases and unfair competition laws. Typical industries the team advises include consumer products, food and beverage, fashion, medical and technology. Cole is a specialist litigator who excels in representing technology and brands in consumer class actions brought by competitors, regulators and claimants. Kristin Achterhof is a first-chair trial attorney based in Chicago who leads on IP disputes and Lanham Act cases. Washington DC-based Michael Justus is experienced in handling contentious issues in front of the FTC and NAD as well as being well-versed in AI and IP.