Gabriel G. Green focuses his practice in the areas of intellectual property, franchise, real estate, and commercial litigation.

Comprehensive Intellectual Property Counsel

In connection with  his intellectual property practice, Gabriel handles disputes concerning copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Protect Copyrights

In the copyright arena, Gabriel has represented corporations and public personalities encountering infringement claims involving musical compositions, video game graphics, sculptural works, jewelry design, and literary works. Gabriel also assists clients with registering and protecting their valuable copyrighted material.

Safeguard Trademarks

In the trademark arena, Gabriel frequently litigates infringement claims involving trademarks, service marks, and trade dress, as well as claims for trademark dilution and unfair competition. He has successfully obtained monetary judgments against infringers who have misappropriated the rights to registered and unregistered marks. Gabriel also has obtained equitable relief for trademark holders in both State and Federal Courts to ensure future protection of their valuable trade and service marks. On the defensive end, Gabriel has successfully resolved trademark infringement, trademark dilution, unfair competition, and rights to publicity claims.

Represent National and International Franchisors

Gabriel's franchise litigation practice derives from his representation of nationally and internationally renowned franchisors with brands in a range of industries. Understanding the valuable aspects of a franchised system, Gabriel has obtained affirmative relief for franchisors against third-parties misappropriating a brand mark and/or a franchised trade secret. He also has obtained injunctive and monetary relief against franchisees breaching their operative franchise agreements and/or otherwise harming the franchised brand. In addition, Gabriel has obtained favorable judgments for franchisors encountering vicarious liability claims based on conduct of a franchisee, frequently obtaining judgment on the merits in the early stages of litigation.

Defend Residential and Commercial Real Estate Interests

Gabriel has extensive experience handling real estate disputes related to multi-unit residential properties and commercial developments. He has successfully prosecuted lawsuits involving the purchase and sale of multi-million dollar real estate transactions and has secured specific performance of sale agreements. Gabriel also litigates financing disputes related to the funding of commercial developments. In addition, Gabriel assists landlords with resolving issues related to problem tenants.

Focused on Business Litigation

Gabriel has successfully represented corporate clients charged with misappropriating trade secrets and/or accused of intentionally interfering with another's contractual relationship. Gabriel also has successfully prosecuted breach of contract claims involving a business debtor's failure to satisfy its obligations, a business partner or associate's failure to recognize its contractual duties, and a former employee's refusal to acknowledge his/her post employment covenants. Similarly, Gabriel has obtained positive results in cases involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and/or professional negligence.

 Gabriel Green's representative matters include:

• Obtained a judgment for damages and a permanent injunction against a minority partner that had attempted to convert a multi-phase wind farm development.
• Secured a judgment and a permanent injunction in favor of an international franchisor whose service marks were being used without authorization by a franchisee's third-party printing vendor.
• Obtained a judgment in favor of a national franchisor that required a former franchisee to pay for past due royalties owed and lost future profits stemming from the franchisee's breaches of the operative franchise agreement.
• Secured a permanent injunction against a former franchisee and its principal that precludes further infringement of an international franchisor's service marks.
• Secured an eviction order and damage award against commercial/residential tenants that had failed to remain current on their leasing obligations.
• Successfully represented a manufacturer in precluding a competitor from advertising and/or selling grey market goods within its national market.
• Successfully represented an international franchisor securing a court-ordered audit of a former franchisee's business operations and obtain payment of past due royalties.
• Successfully defended a number of franchisors from vicarious liability claims that were brought by customers of their franchisees.
• Successfully defended manufacturers of nutritional supplements against infringement claims related to a number of claimed copyrights.
• Successfully defended an importer of home décor products against copyright infringement claims related to ornamental lawn products.
• Obtained a complete dismissal of fraud claims against an insurer related to payments of certain settlement funds.
• Continuous representation of a national franchisor in the protection of its trade and service marks.
• Successfully prosecuted ICANN proceedings to secure the transfer of internet domain names that improperly incorporated our client's valuable trademarks.