STEPHEN J. ZRALEK

Stephen Zralek is an AV-Rated, SuperLawyer who helps individuals and business PRACTICE AREAS clients from the technology, creative and entrepreneurial fi elds resolve disputes — Intellectual Property Litigation through intellectual property (IP) litigation, business litigation and — Entertainment Litigation entertainment litigation. His IP cases involve copyrights, trademarks, rights of — Business Litigation publicity, trade secrets, non-compete violations, defamation and domain disputes, among other forms of intellectual property. In addition to representing EDUCATION clients from the Nashville area, Stephen is routinely called on by clients, lawyers — University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1997 and in-house counsel from other cities to represent them here or to serve as • Tennessee Law Review Editorial Board; Dean’s Citation for Outstanding Contributions local counsel in Tennessee state and federal courts. — Xavier University, B.A., cum laude, 1994: • University Scholar Stephen has been quoted by USA Today, Managing IP and Young Entrepreneur; • Student Body President featured in the ABA Journal; interviewed by various news channels on copyright • Alpha Sigma Nu Offi cer and IP issues; and is a frequent author and speaker on copyright law, other IP — Oxford University, Oriel College, 1996 and social media law. He co-wrote “The Pro-IP Act: Another Weapon Against a • Rowing Team Failing Economy,” published by the ABA’s Landslide magazine, as well as “Race is On to Recapture Copyrights,” published by the Tennessean. He previously BAR ADMISSIONS chaired the American Bar Association Copyright Litigation Committee for the IP — U.S. Supreme Court Law Section. — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit — U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Political candidates, offi ce holders and PACs regularly ask Stephen to — U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee represent them in election contests, political disputes and campaign fi nance — U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee entanglements. He also helps clients with whistleblower actions, qui tam — Tennessee Supreme Court actions, severance agreements and crisis management issues. — All state courts in Tennessee Membership

BAR ASSOCIATIONS Upon graduating from law school, Stephen served as a judicial clerk to the — American Bar Association: Former Chair, Copyright Honorable Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr., of the U.S. District Court for the Middle Litigation Committee; Member of Trademark District of Tennessee. Litigation Committee and Sections of Litigation and Intellectual Property Stephen was born and raised in Nashville. He sits on the board of Children’s — Tennessee Bar Association: 2007 Leadership Law Program House, chairs the board of Conexion Americas and is the past chair of both — Nashville Bar Association: Intellectual Property Section; Nashville for All of Us and Family and Children’s Service. Federal Courts Section

Stephen enjoys snow skiing, tennis and travel. He and his wife, an interior designer, have two children.

LOCATION: NASHVILLE, TN E [email protected] P 615.238.6305 F 615.687.2763 AWARDS — Locorriere v. Sawyer (state court Nashville 2011): — Leadership Nashville, Class of 2014-15 Represented defendant in dispute over which former — Best Lawyers lead singer had right to use the band name “Dr. Hook” — Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2006 in touring and merchandise. — AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell — John C. Flood v. John C. Flood (federal court DC 2011): — Mid-South Super Lawyers Represented defendants/ counter-plaintiffs in — Avvo 10 out of 10 trademark dispute between plumbing companies using same name. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT — Moore v. The Weinstein Company LLC (federal court — The Children’s House of Nashville: Board Member (2013-Present) Nashville 2010): Represented plaintiff singer Sam — Conexión Américas: Chair of the Board (2013-Present); Board Member (2009-2013) Moore in right of publicity dispute arising out of the — Nashville For All of Us: Immediate Past Chair fi lm Soul Men. — Family & Children’s Service: Chair of the Board of Directors (2007-08); — Nutro Inc. v. Sergeant’s Pet Care, Inc. (federal court Board Member (2001-09) Nashville 2010): Represented defendant/counter- — WaterCooler, monthly networking group that highlights Nashville’s cultural richness plaintiff in trade dress dispute over packaging for and entrepreneurial spirit: Co-Founder and Co-Chair (2009-Present) Greenies dog dental treats. — The Coca-Cola Company v. The O-Company NV (federal RECENT REPRESENTATIVE CASES court Nashville 2010): Represented defendant in trade — Reinsdorf v. Academy Sports Ltd. (federal court Nashville 2013): Representing nationwide dress dispute over shape of water bottles. sporting goods store in action where plaintiff has sued for copyright infringement — Arista Music v. Time Warner, Inc. (federal court Nashville over photographs used on Skechers apparel. 2009): Represented defendants and counter-plaintiffs — Anon Arts, LLC v. DigiCel (federal court Nashville 2013): Represented mobile app in dispute involving copyright infringement of music developer against desktop developer who wanted to move into the mobile space on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. using the same mark FLIPBOOK. — USMLEWorld v. Olalekan (federal court Nashville 2009): — Wells v. Chattanooga Bakery & Dr Pepper Snapple Group (state court Nashville 2013): Represented plaintiff in copyright infringement Representing maker/distributor of MoonPie and RC Cola in right of publicity dispute. dispute over software. — Clean Control Corporation v. Simpson (federal court North Carolina 2013): Representing — Capital Confi rmation, Inc. v. AuditConfi rmations LLC plaintiff in trademark infringement and cybersquatting domain name dispute (federal court Nashville 2009): Represented involving hunting products. defendant in trademark infringement dispute — Gaither Music Company, Inc. v. GaitherTV.com (UDRP 2013): Representing plaintiff in regarding Google AdWords. domain dispute over the domain GaitherTV.com. — Hennion & Walsh, Inc. v. Aston Assett Mgmt LLC (federal — SRI v. Bealls, Inc. (federal court Houston 2013): Representing defendants in trademark court New Jersey 2009): Represented defendants in dispute in which competing department store chains both use the name BEALL’S. trademark dispute and unfair competition over marks — Daigre & Teague v. Lacy (federal court Nashville 2013): Represented woodworkers in SMARTGROWTH, SMART TRUST and related marks. trade dress and unfair competition dispute over furniture design. — Specifi c Software Solutions v. Institute of WorkComp — Baker v. Doe (state court Nashville 2013): Representing anonymous defendant accused of Advisors, LLC (federal court Nashville 2009): online defamation. Represented plaintiff in copyright dispute regarding — Metal Quest, Inc. v. Vaughn Mfg. (state court Nashville 2012): Represented defendant in website content. dispute over theft of trade secrets. — Documentary Channel, Inc. v. Pyxix Corporation (federal — Estate of Vern Gosdin v. Potvin (state court Nashville 2012): Represented defendant in court Nashville 2008): Represented defendant/ copyright infringement dispute. counter-plaintiff in trademark dispute over the mark — Middle Tennessee Lumber v. Edwards (state court Nashville 2012): Represented DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL. defendants in non-compete, theft of trade secrets and unfair competition dispute. — C&C Imports, Inc. v. Century Furniture Industries, Inc. — Righthaven v. Newman (federal court Nevada 2011): Represented defendant in copyright (federal court Los Angeles 2007): Represented infringement dispute involving blog posting of newspaper article. defendant in copyright and trade dress dispute — Schacht v. DreamFire LLC (federal court Nashville 2011): Represented plaintiff in involving furniture design. cybersquatting dispute asserting that defendant hijacked domain. — MacRae v. New Line Cinema Corp. (federal court Nashville 2007): Represented defendant in copyright infringement dispute involving entertainer John Waters’ recording of “Here Comes Fatty Clause.” — Keith Urban v. Keith Urban (federal court Nashville 2007): Represented defendant/ counter-plaintiff in trademark and domain name dispute between singer and painter who share same name. — Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors Assn v. NWHA (federal court Nashville 2007): Represented plaintiff in trademark and copyright dispute involving certifi cates of lineage of walking horse