J. Douglas Grimes

Listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers Intellectual Property Litigation, 2020-2022  "Rising Star,” Commercial Litigation, 2011-2013, 2015-2018 "Rising Star," Intellectual Property, 2011-2013, 2015-2018 Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2016-2022 Listed in Chambers USA, Intellectual Property, 2020-2021 Listed in Business North Carolina, “Legal Elite” Litigation, 2013-2016, 2019 Intellectual Property, 2017-2019 Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow Lead trial counsel for defendants in bet-the-company trade secret misappropriation lawsuit tried to jury verdict. Trial counsel for technology company in trade secret misappropriation and unfair and deceptive trade practices case tried to jury verdict. Defended software developer in trade secret misappropriation and copyright infringement lawsuit resolved following extensive expedited discovery and several day preliminary injunction hearing. Lead trial counsel for property developer in unfair and deceptive trade practices lawsuit tried to verdict. Lead counsel for restaurant chain in defense of copyright infringement claims involving client’s advertising and promotional materials. Represented plaintiff in multiple trademark infringement cases involving aircraft engine components and labeling. Lead counsel for defendant in trademark infringement suit brought by congressionally chartered organization over defendant’s use of “Purple Heart” in connection with its charitable veterans’ assistance programs. Lead counsel for telecommunications product supplier in copyright and trade secret litigation involving product firmware. Lead counsel for product manufacturer in defense of copyright and trademark infringement claims based on client’s product logos and designs. Lead counsel for snack food company in trademark infringement litigation brought by competitor. Represented product distributor in false advertising and tortious interference litigation against competitor. Represented defendant in trademark litigation arising from its use of “AARP” in promotional materials. Lead counsel for home décor product designer and supplier in defense of copyright and trade dress infringement claims brought by competitor. Lead counsel for furniture company in defense of copyright infringement claims involving furniture designs. Represented construction company in defense of claims for tortious interference and false advertising. Lead counsel for national retailer in copyright infringement litigation involving rug designs. Represented component manufacturer in several multi-plaintiff lawsuits for catastrophic injuries and deaths resulting from two large plant explosions. Represented product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in products liability claims involving industrial equipment, consumer products, medical devices, and prescription drugs. Represented private university in claims for alleged hazing incidents resulting in student death. Represented clients as lead counsel in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury claims. Represented plaintiffs and defendants in contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, contract and business tort disputes.