Profilo
Tiffany A. Blofield concentrates her practice on intellectual property. She was named “Lawyer of the Year,” Trademark Law, Minnesota, 2023 by The Best Lawyers in America. Tiffany is involved in a wide range of intellectual property litigation, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents. She actively works on trademark enforcement, including policing registrations and monitoring for potential infringement. In addition, she advises clients on creative brand protection and trademark clearance. Tiffany helps clients develop strategies in support of their business and legal goals, working to address disputes through negotiation and mediation, or, when necessary, in the courtroom before a jury. She represents clients before federal courts, state courts, appellate courts, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
Tiffany represents companies and professionals as they protect their assets and reputations in complex commercial litigation. Specifically, she handles cases involving contract disputes, Uniform Commercial Code matters, employment matters, products liability, bank litigation, and shareholder disputes. She also works on state and national appeals.
Tiffany is a Qualified Neutral under the Rules of the Minnesota Supreme Court for ADR Rosters and Training, allowing her to conduct mediations pursuant to Rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of General Practice for the District Courts. As a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) Directory of Mediators, she mediates matters arising from trademark law.
Concentrations
- Trademark and brand protection
- Trademark litigation
- Copyright litigation
- Patent litigation
- Trade Secret litigation
- Mediation
- Assists pharmaceutical companies and suppliers for medical and dental products
- Assists advertising, marketing, and designer clients
Competenze
Esperienze Professionali - Attività Accademiche
- Trial counsel for Kuryakyn Holdings, Inc., a company that distributes and sells aftermarket products for motorcycles, in a breach of contract case against a former designer of motorcycle lighting products, Just In Time Distribution Company. Just In Time initiated a suit in California alleging RICO violations, fraud, and breach of the parties’ licensing agreement and claiming damages in excess of $3 million. Kuryakyn initiated a separate suit in Wisconsin alleging breach of the parties’ licensing agreement and seeking damages in excess of approximately $2 million. The cases were consolidated in federal court in the Western District of Wisconsin, and the case proceeded to a jury trial to decide the liability claims. The jury awarded a complete verdict on all liability claims in favor of Kuryakyn.°
- Obtained a reversal of a summary judgment and remand of the case in AMCO Ins. Co. v. Inspired Technologies, 648 F.3d 875 (8th Cir. 2011) relating to a duty to defend insured from a Lanham Act claim.°
- KNOCK, inc. v. Knock Action Marketing Kommanditbolag, LP, No. 91230216 (TTAB 2016).°
- KNOCK, inc. v. Tanya Lugo, DBA Tanya Leah, No. 91218060 (TTAB 2014).°
- JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. v. Health Enhancement Products, Inc., Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, No. 91221426 (TTAB 2015).°
- VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc. v. Tropical Foods, LLC, No. 91211129 (TTAB 2013) (trademark cancellation and opposition proceeding where VDF prevailed and succeeded in cancelling a registration and blocking an application from registration).°
- VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc. v. Ryan, No. 92062086 (TTAB 2019) (trademark opposition proceeding where VDF prevailed at trial and registration on all claims at summary judgment).°
- A. Sween Co., d/b/a Deli Express v. Deli Express of Tenafly, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, No. 2:13-6337 (KM)(MCA) (judgment entered regarding likelihood of confusion and dilution based on fame; attorney’s fees awarded).°
- TREAT AND COMPANY LLC v. James Treat, et al., United States District Court for the District of Colorado, No. 13-cv-02464-CMA (trademark litigation resolved through settlement).°
- Shareholder dispute Donald J. Rachel v. Vaughn Veit, et. al, 05-9895, in Hennepin county State Court, involving a co-owner of multiple companies that lasted for several years before ultimately settling the matter.°
- Trial team member for Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company in a national case against a wood preservative manufacturer. Following a four-month trial, the jury awarded a $135.8 million verdict in favor of Marvin. The trial verdict was recognized by the National Law Journal in its annual list of Top 100 Verdicts.°
°The above representations were handled by Ms. Blofield prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
- Minnesota Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Practice Rule –listed on the Minnesota Statewide ADR-Rule 114 Neutrals Roster
- INTA Directory of Mediators
Riconoscimenti e Premi
- Listed, ALM Legal Leaders, "Woman Leader in The Law," 2022
- Listed, World Trademark Review, Minnesota, Enforcement and Litigation, "WTR 1000," 2021-2024
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
- "Lawyer of the Year," Trademark Law, Minneapolis, 2023
- Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2020-2024
- Trademark Law, 2021-2024
- Listed, Minnesota Monthly, "Top Lawyers in Minnesota," 2020 and 2023-2024
- Named, Client Service All-Star, BTI Client Service All-Stars Report, 2023
- Recognized, International Trademark Association, "High-Performing INTA Committee Member," 2022
- Selected, Super Lawyers Magazine, “Minnesota Super Lawyers,” 2014-2023
- Team Member, National Law Journal, “Top 100 Verdicts”
- Recognized, Minnesota Lawyer, “Attorney of the Year,” 2014
- Selected, Minnesota State Bar Association, “North Star Lawyer (Pro Bono Service),” 2013-2014, 2020
- Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV Preeminent® 4.9 out of 5.0, 2018
- Member, National Association of Women Lawyers
- Member, Federal Bar Association
- Participant, Pro Se Project
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
- Member, International Trademark Association
- Member, Directory of Mediators
- Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
- Vice Chair, 2024-2025
- Co-Chair, Mediation Subcommittee, 2022-2023
- Appointed, Mediation Project Team
- Co-Chair, Third-Party Associations Subcommittee, 2020-2022
- Member, Minnesota Women Lawyers
- Member, Strategic Planning Committee
- Former Member, Federal Practice Committee of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, 2010-2012
- Chair, Publicity Subcommittee, 2012
- Former Mentor, University of St. Thomas School of Law
- Former Member, Women’s Health Leadership Trust
- Former Member, German American Chamber of Commerce
- Former Member, EuroConnect
- Member, Bloomington Symphony Orchestra (pro bono legal services), 2016-2019
- Volunteer, Jeremiah Program (transforms families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time)
- Supporter/Host Committee, Friends of St. Jude’s in Minnesota (associated with St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital)
- Supporter/Planning Committee, Sanneh Foundation
- Supporter/Host Committee, Surge for Water, 2017-present
- Supporter/Host Committee, The Advocates for Human Rights, 2016-present
- Sponsor, World Vision, for a child in Zambia, 2015-present
- Sponsor, Change Heroes, money for building a schoolhouse in Ecuador, 2015-2016
Formazione
- Laurea magistrale in Giurisprudenza, cum laude, University of Minnesota Law School
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Diploma di maturità, magna cum laude, St. Olaf College
- Phi Beta Kappa
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 1993-1995
- Minnesota
- Supreme Court of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit