In the trademark and copyright area, Mr. Brater has litigated and assisted in the settlement of several trademark disputes in federal court, including claims arising out of the titles of television programs and claims related to the publicity rights of famous personalities. Mr. Brater also serves as part of the team that services the intellectual property portfolio for a number of media and entertainment clients, including litigating and advising on trademark, copyright, publicity rights matters and related licensing issues.

Significant matters in which Randy has participated include:

• Part of the litigation team that defended a trademark infringement and dilution action on behalf of a major media and entertainment company in a jury trial. The court granted partial dismissal of the action at both the motion to dismiss and summary judgment phases. Monster Cable Products, Inc. v. Discovery Communications, Inc., 2004 WL 2445348 (N.D. Cal. 2004);
   
• Defense of a claim for breach of a non-solicitation clause against the manager of a real estate office and the granting of an award of attorney’s fees under a fee-shifting provision in the agreement. Weichert Co. of Maryland, Inc. v. Dorothy Crago Faust, 989 A.2d 1227 (Md.App. 2010);Weichert Co. of Maryland, Inc. v. Dorothy Crago Faust, 19 A.3d 393 (Md. 2011);
   
• Defense of a trade secret and corporate raiding claim in a jury trial in federal court. Galaxy Computer Services, Inc. v. Baker, 325 B.R. 544 (E.D. Va. 2005); 2005 WL 2171454 (E.D. Va. Sept. 02, 2005);
   
• Part of the trial team that litigated a contract counterclaim in a bench trial that resulted in an award for the client and a jury trial on the same matter that resulted in a verdict in the client’s favor. Contract Materials Processing, Inc. v. KataLeuna GmbH Catalysts, 303 F.Supp.2d 612 (D. Md. 2003);
   
• Defense of a CERCLA claim in which the court granted summary judgment and made a determination that the client was an innocent landowner under the statute. 1325 "G" Street Associates, LP v. Rockwood Pigments NA, Inc., 2004 WL 2191709 (D. Md. 2004).
   
• Representation of a sovereign nation in a breach of contract action, including dismissal upon motion and an award of attorneys’ fees for the client in the process.

Mr. Brater is also committed to pro bono activities. In 2010, Mr. Brater was awarded the Klepper Prize for Volunteer Excellence for his work with the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia. In 2006, Mr. Brater was awarded the Albert E. Arent Pro Bono Award for his work with Legal Aid.

Randy joined the firm in 2001 after working at another law firm in Los Angeles.

“The Civil False Claims Act: A Primer for Career and Other Proprietary Colleges,” Arent Fox webinar; November 2008