We represented Yellowjacket Oilfield Services in a complex trademark dispute in federal court against G&H Diversified, a company also operating in the oil and gas industry. G&H held a federally registered trademark for the term “Yellow Jacket” related to perforating guns and claimed that Yellowjacket Oilfield Services’ name was causing market confusion. G&H demanded that Yellowjacket cease using its name and mark. When negotiations reached an impasse, Yellowjacket took the proactive step of filing a lawsuit seeking a declaration of non-infringement and challenging the validity of G&H’s trademark.
The client had previously been told by other law firms that this case would be difficult and the outcome uncertain. Having worked with us before, key individuals at Yellowjacket approached our team to develop a strategic approach. Given that Yellowjacket Oilfield Services had been operating under that name since its founding in 2012, an injunction could have had devastating financial and reputational consequences. We conducted a detailed review of the legal and business issues, crafted a clear strategy, and worked closely with the client to implement it.
As the case progressed to mediation, we navigated intense negotiations to secure an amicable resolution that allowed Yellowjacket to continue using its name and brand. Through a thoughtful and strategic approach, we were able to address the primary concerns of both parties, resulting in a favorable settlement for our client.
