About Christopher A. Cole
Christopher Cole is a nationally-recognized litigator who offers strategic counsel to some of the world’s leading companies on protecting their technology and brands from attack by competitors, regulators and private consumer class action claimants. With a practice that covers a wide range of industries and sectors, Chris brings a practical, creative and individualized approach in advising clients on how to navigate advertising, unfair competition, brand disparagement, reputation and intellectual property matters. Whether handling judicial and administrative proceedings or defending against government investigations and enforcement actions, Chris works closely with his clients to maximize strategies for preserving their valuable claims and assets.
Dogged advocacy combined with technical acumen
Chris has extensive experience in litigating Lanham Act and consumer class action cases, defending against claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission, and handling disputes before the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau. With a keen understanding of the legal, regulatory and procedural complexities surrounding advertising and brands, Chris is well-positioned to mitigate risks and develop potential pathways through litigation and regulatory investigations.
"He's a good strategic thinker and has the client's best interests close to his heart. He is always looking for ways to find a solution to the case that's efficient and most likely to result in a favorable outcome for the client."
Chambers USA 2023
(USA Nationwide, Advertising: NAD Proceedings) survey response
Practice Focus
- Intellectual property counseling and litigation
- False advertising, unfair competition and First Amendment counseling and litigation
- Complex business disputes in federal and state courts, and government investigations and enforcement actions
Representative Experience
News
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April 22, 2024
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August 17, 2023
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June 9, 2023
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June 1, 2023
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April 26, 2023
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January 10, 2023
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October 26, 2022
Publications
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Quarterly
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Spring 2024
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April 2024
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April 2024
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March 2024
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March 8, 2024
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February 2024
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Winter 2024
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January 2024
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Presentations and Events
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May 7, 2024
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April 10–12, 2024Moderator | What's Behind the Rise in ESG Challenges?
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March 20, 2024Conference Chair
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January 25, 2024
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January 18, 2024Speaker | Understanding the Legal Risks Associated with Environmental Marketing: Greenwashing and ESG Claims
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December 5, 2023
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November 15–17, 2023Panelist | The Most Magical Place on Earth: A Fireside Talk With Disney Lawyers
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November 7, 2023Panelist
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September 19–20, 2023Panelist | A Fresh Look at Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) claims: State of Play & New Frontiers
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