John L. Krieger

John L. Krieger is a member in Dickinson Wright's Las Vegas office who helps businesses, brands, and creative professionals protect, enforce, and maximize the value of their intellectual property. His practice spans intellectual property litigation in state and federal courts, as well as strategic counseling on trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, domain names, anti-counterfeiting, and unfair competition. He also represents clients in the entertainment and sports industries on matters involving licensing, publicity rights, publishing, royalties, and other commercial agreements.

John is recognized for handling high-stakes intellectual property disputes, particularly those involving online infringement, counterfeit goods, and brand enforcement. He has successfully shut down infringing websites, secured transfers of domain names, obtained emergency seizure orders and injunctions, including protecting brands at major international trade shows, where quick action is often critical. He has also represented clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in opposition and cancellation proceedings. He is a trusted legal advisor helping clients manage litigation risk, in addition to his extensive experience with every phase of complex litigation, from pre-suit investigation and case strategy through trial proceedings.

Beyond litigation, John helps clients build and safeguard their intellectual property portfolios through registration, licensing, and practical protection strategies. He also advises businesses on website terms of use, privacy policies, internet marketing, promotions, and other issues at the intersection of intellectual property, technology, and privacy law.