Kent B. Goss

Kent has extensive experience in all aspects of intellectual property litigation matters, including trademark infringement, copyright infringement, trade secrets, defamation, licensing and right of publicity claims. He has represented clients in a variety of industries, such as technology, aerospace and defense, food and beverage, and semiconductor. Kent has both obtained and defeated requests for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and seizure orders under the Trademark Act. A skilled trial lawyer, he has tried cases to verdict in most of these areas.

In the technology space, Kent currently represents a major aerospace company in a dispute with a former supplier over avionics systems in aircraft, which involves both hardware and software design issues. Kent has recently represented a vendor/partner of a major social media platform in a dispute over the client’s suspension from the platform due to the social media platform’s automation rules. At the end of 2022, Kent had two trials in the Middle District of Pennsylvania on behalf of an airplane engine manufacturer who was facing trademark infringement claims over the co-extensive use of part numbers.

Kent’s practice spans the commercial area and includes the prosecution and defense of contract and real property matters, limited liability company/shareholder disputes, fiduciary duty claims, terminations of distributors and sales representatives, class actions, and acting as outside counsel in government investigations.

Kent’s practice is nationwide and he has litigated and tried cases in many jurisdictions outside of California. A trusted advisor who can speak to a jury, Kent serves as lead counsel and works with his network of local counsel who play an important role in all cases. He tries cases on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, and his clients include Fortune 100 and 500 companies, media companies, equity funds, consumer electronics companies, professional athletes, actors, entertainment companies, toy companies, clothing companies and department stores, start-up companies, technology-based companies, manufacturing concerns and homeowners' associations. In addition to his legal expertise, Kent brings a creative and forward-thinking approach to client service. He works closely with clients to develop and implement IP strategies that align with their business goals and objectives, while delivering cost-effective solutions.

Kent is co-chair of Crowell’s Commercial Litigation Group and a member of the firm’s Strategic Growth Committee. He has appeared on HBO Real Sports and has been quoted in major newspapers and magazines on intellectual property matters, including the Boston Globe and National Law Journal.