Peter D. Raymond
Peter specializes in intellectual property and commercial litigation. He has tried cases and argued appeals in the state and federal courts in New York and has appeared in court in other states and in administrative tribunals throughout the country. In particular, Peter represents clients in disputes involving false advertising, unfair competition, copyright and trademark infringement, trademark dilution, product disparagement, and invasion of rights of privacy and publicity. Peter has also lectured and acted as an expert witness in intellectual property and comparative advertising matters.
Representative Matters
Representation of a global cosmetics company in a false advertising action against a competitor.
Prosecution of an action for a publishing company alleging copyright and trademark infringement on the defendant's website.
Representation of a national tax preparation company in an action commenced by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs alleging that certain of the company’s advertising and marketing practices were deceptive and in violation of New York law
Defense of several companies which were investigated by state Attorneys General for alleged violations of the state’s consumer protection and other laws.
Prosecution of a claim for a leading television manufacturer against a competitor in a proceeding before the NAD, the advertising industry's self regulatory body.
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Experience
| 2004 | Reed Smith |
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| — | Hall Dickler LLP (combined with Reed Smith in 2004) Member of the firm's Executive Committee Head of its Litigation Department |
Legal Education
| 1979 | J.D., Columbia University School of Law |
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Undergraduate Education
| 1976 | A.B., Vassar College |
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Professional Admissions / Qualifications
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - Western District of New York
Professional Affiliations
- Advertising and Commercial Speech Committee of the Media Law Resource Center, Co-Chair