Jason C. Kravitz

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• Super Lawyers

  Defending your business against ransomware: Strategies to minimize risk

  Boston partner and Cybersecurity & Privacy leader Jason Kravitz is quoted throughout this article explaining how businesses can prepare for and minimize the risk and impact of a ransomware attack. Jason discusses the importance for companies, regardless of size, to create an incident response plan and engage experienced cybersecurity legal counsel. This article also appeared in a special print supplement to the Boston Business Journal.

  Oct 20, 2023
• The Wall Street Journal

  Patient drops request to compel hospital group to pay ransom

  Boston partner and Cybersecurity & Privacy practice leader Jason Kravitz is quoted in this article, which discusses a plaintiff dropping her request to force a Pennsylvania health network to pay hackers a $5 million ransom to remove stolen patient photos from the internet. Jason explains why there is a high legal burden for a court to order a company to do something—such as paying a ransom—as opposed to refrain from doing something damaging.

  May 2, 2023
• Security Magazine

  Security leaders share Data Privacy Week thoughts and advice

  Boston partner and Cybersecurity & Privacy practice leader Jason Kravitz is quoted in this article, which features commentary from data security leaders on how to best protect sensitive information. Jason explains why every organization should make cyber resilience the centerpiece of its security plan for 2023 and why cutting cybersecurity spending could be catastrophic.

  Jan 27, 2023
• The Boston Globe

  From Blizzard legal battles to 15 minutes of casket fame, it was another weird, wacky year in Boston business

  This column of notable Boston-area business news from 2022 includes client W.B. Mason Co.’s trial victory in a trademark infringement and dilution case brought by Dairy Queen related to the client’s BLIZZARD private-label spring water. The article mentions the firm for representing W.B. Mason. NP’s trial team, led by Intellectual Property partner and Cybersecurity & Privacy practice group leader Jason Kravitz, included Cybersecurity & Privacy counsel Gina McCreadie, associates Leslie Hartford and Melanie Dempster, and Complex Disputes senior counsel Deborah Thaxter, all of the Boston office.

  Dec 26, 2022
• Minnesota Lawyer

  Dairy Queen loses round in dispute over BLIZZARD name

  Boston Intellectual Property partner and Privacy & Technology practice group leader Jason Kravitz is quoted in this article covering the recent win for client W.B. Mason Co., finding that the company didn’t violate Dairy Queen’s trademark rights by using the BLIZZARD name on its private-label spring water. The NP trial team, led by Jason, also included Privacy & Technology counsel Gina McCreadie and associates Leslie Hartford and Melanie Dempster, and Complex Disputes senior counsel Deborah Thaxter, all of the Boston office.
  July 7, 2022
• Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

  In 'blizzard' battle, W.B. Mason tops Dairy Queen

  Boston Intellectual Property partner and Privacy & Technology practice group leader Jason Kravitz is quoted throughout this article covering the recent federal court win for client W.B. Mason Co., finding that the company didn’t violate Dairy Queen’s trademark rights by using the BLIZZARD name on its private-label spring water. The NP trial team, led by Jason, also included Privacy & Technology counsel Gina McCreadie and associates Leslie Hartford and Melanie Dempster, and Complex Disputes senior counsel Deborah Thaxter, all of the Boston office.
  July 1, 2022
• World Intellectual Property Review

  Lost in a blizzard: Buffett's Dairy Queen trademark loss

  Boston Intellectual Property partner and Privacy & Technology practice group leader Jason Kravitz is quoted throughout this article covering the recent federal court decision in favor of client W.B. Mason Co., finding that the company did not violate Dairy Queen’s trademark rights by using the BLIZZARD name on its private-label spring water. The NP trial team, led by Jason, also includes Intellectual Property counsel Gina McCreadie and associate Leslie Hartford, and Complex Disputes senior counsel Deborah Thaxter and associate Melanie Dempster, all of the Boston office. The win earned them recognition as runners-up for AmLaw’s “Litigator of the Week.”
  June 23, 2022
• Boston Business Journal

  W.B. Mason defeats Dairy Queen in 'Blizzard' trademark fight

  The following article covers a federal court’s decision in favor of client W.B. Mason Co., finding that the business products company had not violated Dairy Queen’s trademark rights, or otherwise harmed DQ, by using the BLIZZARD name on its private-label spring water. Following a fall 2021 trial, the decision marks a complete win for W.B. Mason, and enables the company to continue using the BLIZZARD name. The articles quote Boston Intellectual Property partner and Privacy & Technology practice group leader Jason Kravitz, who led the trial team for W.B. Mason. The NP trial team also included Intellectual Property counsel Gina McCreadie and Complex Disputes associate Melanie Dempster, both of the Boston office and the Privacy & Technology group.
  June 21, 2022
• Reuters

  Warren Buffett's Dairy Queen loses lawsuit over ‘Blizzard’ name

  The following article covers a federal court’s decision in favor of client W.B. Mason Co., finding that the business products company had not violated Dairy Queen’s trademark rights, or otherwise harmed DQ, by using the BLIZZARD name on its private-label spring water. Following a fall 2021 trial, the decision marks a complete win for W.B. Mason, and enables the company to continue using the BLIZZARD name. The articles quote Boston Intellectual Property partner and Privacy & Technology practice group leader Jason Kravitz, who led the trial team for W.B. Mason. The NP trial team also included Intellectual Property counsel Gina McCreadie and Complex Disputes associate Melanie Dempster, both of the Boston office and the Privacy & Technology group.
  June 21, 2022
• NBC Boston

  WB Mason defeats Dairy Queen in Blizzard trademark fight

  The following clip covers a federal court’s decision in favor of client W.B. Mason Co., which found that the business products company had not violated Dairy Queen’s trademark rights, or otherwise harmed DQ, by using the BLIZZARD name on its private-label spring water. Following a fall 2021 trial, the decision marks a complete win for W.B. Mason, and enables the company to continue using the BLIZZARD name. The NP trial team, led by Boston Intellectual Property partner and Privacy & Technology practice group leader Jason Kravitz, also includes Intellectual Property counsel Gina McCreadie and associate Leslie Hartford, and Complex Disputes senior counsel Deborah Thaxter and associate Melanie Dempster, all of the Boston office.
  June 21, 2022
• Law360

  Judge shuts door on Dairy Queen's 'Blizzard' trademark fight

  The following clip covers a federal court’s decision in favor of client W.B. Mason Co., which found that the business products company had not violated Dairy Queen’s trademark rights, or otherwise harmed DQ, by using the BLIZZARD name on its private-label spring water. Following a fall 2021 trial, the decision marks a complete win for W.B. Mason, and enables the company to continue using the BLIZZARD name. The NP trial team, led by Boston Intellectual Property partner and Privacy & Technology practice group leader Jason Kravitz, also includes Intellectual Property counsel Gina McCreadie and associate Leslie Hartford, and Complex Disputes senior counsel Deborah Thaxter and associate Melanie Dempster, all of the Boston office.
  June 21, 2022
• Boston Globe

  Federal judge rules W.B. Mason's use of 'Blizzard' does not infringe on Dairy Queen's trademark

  The following article covers a federal court’s decision in favor of client W.B. Mason Co., finding that the business products company had not violated Dairy Queen’s trademark rights, or otherwise harmed DQ, by using the BLIZZARD name on its private-label spring water. Following a fall 2021 trial, the decision marks a complete win for W.B. Mason, and enables the company to continue using the BLIZZARD name. The articles quote Boston Intellectual Property partner and Privacy & Technology practice group leader Jason Kravitz, who led the trial team for W.B. Mason. The NP trial team also included Intellectual Property counsel Gina McCreadie and Complex Disputes associate Melanie Dempster, both of the Boston office and the Privacy & Technology group.
  June 20, 2022
• Banking Law Journal

  36 Hours: What banks should know about the new reporting requirements for computer security incidents

  This contributed article by Complex Disputes partners Chris Queenin in Boston and Chris Mason in New York, and Boston partner and Privacy & Technology group leader Jason Kravitz, covers the new federal rule requiring financial institutions to report certain high-risk computer-security incidents within 36 hours after the incident occurs, following a trend of increased federal oversight involving cybersecurity.
  April 26, 2022
• Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

  Promotions

  This column of notable attorney moves and elevations in the Massachusetts legal community mentions Boston partner Jason Kravitz for his new role leading the firm’s Privacy & Technology practice group.
  March 4, 2022
• Law360

  Canadian cannabis co. can't escape Georgia IP theft suit

  The following article covers a litigation win for client Refresco Beverages US Inc., in which a federal judge denied a motion by defendant Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. to dismiss it from litigation alleging the theft of a secret drink formula. Boston partner Jason Kravitz, co-leader of the Intellectual Property practice, and Boston Intellectual Property associate Leslie Hartford are representing Refresco.
  Dec 1, 2021
• Law Street

  Judge: Beverage industry tortious interference case to proceed

  The following article covers a litigation win for client Refresco Beverages US Inc., in which a federal judge denied a motion by defendant Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. to dismiss it from litigation alleging the theft of a secret drink formula. Boston partner Jason Kravitz, co-leader of the Intellectual Property practice, and Boston Intellectual Property associate Leslie Hartford are representing Refresco
  Nov 30, 2021
• Star Tribune

  Dairy Queen goes to court over Blizzard name

  This coverage provides an overview of the W.B. Mason and Dairy Queen trial underway in Minnesota, in which DQ alleges that W.B. Mason’s house brand of BLIZZARD spring water infringes and dilutes DQ’s BLIZZARD mark. Intellectual Property practice co-leader Jason Kravitz, of the Boston office, is leading the W.B. Mason trial team, which also includes Intellectual Property counsel Gina McCreadie and associate Leslie Hartford, and Complex Commercial Disputes resident attorney Melanie Dempster, all of the Boston office.
  Oct 19, 2021
• Modern Restaurant Management

  MRM research roundup: Mid-August 2021 edition

  This state-of-the-restaurant-industry and outlook article includes NP’s Q3 Food & Beverage Crystal Ball, covering trends around labor shortages, ransomware attacks, wildfires, and brewery distribution agreements. The insights were provided by Intellectual Property co-leader and Cybersecurity & Privacy team leader Jason Kravitz and Corporate associate Anthony Bova, both in Boston; Providence Labor & Employment counsel Jessica Schachter Jewell; and San Francisco counsel Ian T. O’Banion, and Albany associate Dana P. Stanton, both of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group
  Aug 16, 2021
• Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal

  Dial away? The future of TCPA after Facebook v. Duguid

  Intellectual Property co-leader and Boston partner Jason Kravitz, Washington, DC associate Palash Basu, and Boston associate Leslie Hartford, both of the Intellectual Property group, contributed this article analyzing the Supreme Court’ s interpretation of what constitutes an autodialer and compliance concerns regarding common business communication methods.
  June 1, 2021
• Rochester Business Journal

  Brunetti case attempts to further determine “unprotected speech”

  This column by Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk analyzes a recent Supreme Court decision on whether individuals have a First Amendment right to register federal trademarks of “obscene” words and phrases. The column is based on an NP Alert written by Intellectual Property partners Jeff Costellia, Jason Kravitz and Deanna Kunze, and associate Anthony Duncan.
  July 26, 2019
• The Boston Globe

  Senate approves legislation to crack down on patent trolls

  Boston Intellectual Property co-practice group leader Jason Kravitz is quoted in this article analyzing legislation approved by the Massachusetts Senate to reduce patent infringement claims made by “patent trolls.”  Jason says such legislation is important in a state with a strong entrepreneurial economy.
  July 28, 2018
• Boston Herald

  DQ Sues W.B. Mason over Use of “Blizzard”

  In the following coverage, Boston IP litigation partner Jason Kravitz is mentioned as lead attorney for W.B. Mason in its countersuit against Dairy Queen, about a trademark case over the use of the term “Blizzard.” “We obviously don’t think we’re in the wrong, at all,” Kravitz said. “These are fundamentally different business lines—fundamentally different channels of trade. We don’t think any reasonable person is ever going to confuse a bottle of water with W.B. Mason on the label and a Dairy Queen frozen dessert.”
  March 18, 2018
• Courhouse News Service

  Office Supplier Fires Back at Dairy Queen in Trademark Spat

  In the following coverage, Boston IP litigation partner Jason Kravitz is mentioned as lead attorney for W.B. Mason in its countersuit against Dairy Queen, about a trademark case over the use of the term “Blizzard.” “We obviously don’t think we’re in the wrong, at all,” Kravitz said. “These are fundamentally different business lines—fundamentally different channels of trade. We don’t think any reasonable person is ever going to confuse a bottle of water with W.B. Mason on the label and a Dairy Queen frozen dessert.”
  March 16, 2018
• Law360

  WB Mason Strikes Back Against Dairy Queen 'Blizzard' Suit

  In the following coverage, Boston partners Jason Kravitz and Gina McCreadie, senior counsel Deborah Thaxter, and associate Leslie Hartford are mentioned for representing W.B. Mason in a trademark infringement case against Dairy Queen over the use of the word “blizzard.”
  March 15, 2018
• Law360

  Buffett's Dairy Queen sues W.B. Mason over 'Blizzard'

  In the following coverage, Boston partners Jason Kravitz and Gina McCreadie, senior counsel Deborah Thaxter, and associate Leslie Hartford are mentioned for representing W.B. Mason in a trademark infringement case against Dairy Queen over the use of the word “blizzard.”
  March 15, 2018
• Westlaw Journal

  Antique Car Dealer Taking the Low Road by Infringing Songs, Suit Says

  This coverage highlights Freeplay Music Inc. v. Streetside Classics—a lawsuit over alleged use of copyrighted songs. Partner and leader of the IP Litigation practice Jason Kravitz and Long Island Commercial Litigation associate Seth Berman are noted as plaintiffs’ counsel.
  Sep 8, 2014