Corby Cochran Anderson

Mecklenburg Bar Foundation’s Ayscue Professionalism Award, 2022 Listed in Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial, 2016-2021 Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2010-2022 Commercial Litigation First Amendment Law Franchise Law Litigation – Intellectual Property Trademark Law Listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2019-2022 Listed in Who's Who Legal, Franchise, 2017-2020 Listed in Benchmark Litigation, "Local Litigation Star," North Carolina, 2018-2021 Listed in Business North Carolina, “Legal Elite,” 2010, 2011, 2014 International Franchise Association, Certified Franchise Executive Listed in The Mecklenburg Times, "50 Most Influential Women," 2017 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, 2020 Listed in Charlotte Business Journal, “Women in Business,” 2013 Won an injunction for a North Carolina-based education consulting firm in trademark litigation in Massachusetts federal court against a multinational consulting firm. Defended a multinational automotive retail chain in a nationwide class action over the administration of franchise advertising funds through a seven-week trial in federal court and a successful appeal in the Fourth Circuit. Represented a fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain in disputes over infringement of trademarks and trade dress; advise them on advertising issues and on online privacy policies and terms of use. Defended a regional grocery chain in a federal lawsuit in Texas filed by a company providing “mystery shopper” services alleging copyright infringement and theft of trade secrets; advise them on comparative advertising and intellectual property issues. Represented an investment management company in trademark litigation in Delaware federal court and a successful appeal in the Third Circuit. Advised the U.S. subsidiary of a European-based toy manufacturer and retailer on issues related to product packaging, advertising, and social media marketing, U.S. trademarks and copyrights, and online privacy policies and terms of use. Defended a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver in opposition proceedings at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board brought by a national manufacturer and retailer of snowboarding products. Advised an international supplier of bottled water and dispensers on intellectual property issues, advertising and product packaging, and online privacy policies and terms of use. Represented national and regional franchisors in federal courts in North Carolina seeking injunctive relief against franchisees for trademark infringement and related claims. Advised a national retailer of clothing and home goods on consumer privacy issues in marketing initiatives. Represented a quick service chicken-and-biscuits restaurant chain in disputes over advertising and infringement of trademarks, trade dress, and copyrights. Advised a national chain of extended stay hotels on franchise issues and contract negotiations. Represented a niche-market manufacturer and retailer of canine treats in a federal lawsuit to enforce its trademark rights against a major manufacturer of pet products. Represented a Jordan-based manufacturer and distributor of Middle Eastern foods and its North Carolina affiliate in a trademark, trade dress, and false advertising lawsuit against an Illinois distributor. Represented a major financial institution seeking to halt a competitor’s trademark infringement in nationally televised bankcard commercials. Represented a Kansas-based cooling tower manufacturer in a federal lawsuit in Florida against a Calcutta-based former licensee involving trademark infringement and business defamation claims. Represented an international power plant manufacturer in a fraud and breach of contract dispute in federal court in Florida over the construction of a power plant in Pakistan. Defended a major motion picture distributor in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by an author who claimed his manuscript was the basis for the movie He Got Game. Represented a national software company in litigation against a prospective business partner involving copyright and trade secret disputes related to performance measurement software in healthcare. Defended a national provider of waste management services in a class action in North Carolina Business Court involving contract claims.