Robb Harvey's practice centers on complex intellectual property, media, commercial and franchise litigation involving substantial damages claims in federal and state courts across the country. A strategist and problem-solver, he has established a reputation among clients and peers as the professional to turn to for expedited results, especially when the stakes are high or involve pressing issues such as trade-secret violations or other immediate business threats.
A seasoned litigator, Robb has cultivated a depth of experience in intellectual property and media disputes involving:
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Defamation/privacy
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Trademarks, including TTAB proceedings
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Computer fraud
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Copyrights
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Trade secrets
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Counterfeiting
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Internet domain names
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Patents
In addition to his IP litigation skills, Robb's experience covers a variety of matters including:
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Contract disputes
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Unfair trade practices and product disparagement/advertising
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Fraud and other commercial torts
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Franchise rights
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Civil RICO
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Non-competition/solicitation provisions
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Class action disputes including multi-district litigation proceedings
A wide variety of clients rely upon Robb for assistance with a broad range of problems and many of his engagements have resulted in ongoing, long-term relationships. He thrives on helping companies address the daily challenges their businesses encounter. As a result of his tenacious representation, Robb has been responsible for a number of precedent-setting cases, including ones leading to the identification of persons posting false information about a public company, applying the Tennessee Supreme Court's Rule 30 concerning cameras in courtrooms, recognizing that Tennessee Newspersons' Shield Law extends to non-confidential materials, and applying the fair use doctrine.
Chambers USA recognizes Robb as a leading attorney in Media and Entertainment. Best Lawyers named Robb Nashville’s 2012 Lawyer of the Year in Franchise law. He also listed in Best Lawyers in the following five categories:
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Commercial Litigation
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Franchise Law
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Litigation - First Amendment
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Media Law
Additionally, Robb was named "Best of the Bar" by Nashville Business Journal (2013).