Managing IP Recognizes Hunton Andrews Kurth Counsel as Rising Star for 2020/21

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to share that Washington, DC counsel, Erik Kane was named a 2020/21 Rising Star by Managing IP for the District of Columbia. This publication recognizes up-and-coming IP practitioners in private practice who meaningfully contribute to the success of their firms and clients.

Kane’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, licensing, and counseling, particularly with respect to trademarks and copyrights. He regularly advises clients on trademark, patent, copyright, trade dress, and trade secret litigation before federal and state courts, the International Trade Commission, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Kane works closely with clients to draft, structure and negotiate IP and technology contracts. He handles complex contracts such as joint development agreements, patent and technology license agreements, software and data licensing, SaaS agreements, trademark license agreements, open source software compliance, and IP and technology transfer agreements – often within the context of M&A transactions. Additionally, he has obtained major victories for major organizations such as The United States Olympic Committee, Constellation Brands, the Home Shopping Network, Maker’s Mark, CVS, Beam Suntory (Jim Beam Brands) and many more. Recently, Kane was recognized as a Super Lawyers Washington, DC Rising Star in Intellectual Property.

Read more about the background of the publication and the full list of Managing IP’s Rising Stars here.