Cases
Experience: Patent-Related Matters: Chervon (HK) Limited v. One World Techs., Inc. et al., No. 19cv1293 (D. Del. / PTAB): Representation of Chervon in the enforcement of a nine-patent infringement action involving lawn mower technology. Successfully defended all nine of Chervon's patents in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial
Appeal Board (PTAB).
Sgromo v. Target Br
s Inc., No. 20cv1030 / No. 2021-1702 (D. Minn./Fed. Cir.): Representation of Target in the defense of a three-patent infringement action involving bubble
inflatable products. Obtained a dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction
an affirmance on appeal.
Klein Tools, Inc. v. IDEAL Industries, Inc., No. 19cv3604 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of IDEAL in the defense of a five-patent infringement action involving laser marking technology. Obtained a settlement without trial.
All-Cell Techs. v. Chervon North America, Inc., No. 18cv1419 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of Chervon in the defense of a four-patent infringement action involving battery technology. Obtained a settlement without trial.
Wi-LAN, Inc. v. LG Electronics, Inc. et al., No. 18cv1577 (S.D. Cal.): Representation of LG in the defense of a four-patent infringement action involving wireless communication technology. Obtained a summary judgment of no willful infringement
noninfringement based on patent exhaustion
a settlement without trial.
In re: Gates, 18-2331 (Fed. Cir.): Representation of Universal Electronics in the appeal of the PTAB's rejection of a patent application relating to remote control technology. Obtained a reversal of the rejection.
The Brain Technologies, LP v. AnyLogic North America, LLC, No. 17cv6574 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of AnyLogic in the defense of a patent infringement action involving computer display organization software. Obtained a dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
St
ard Textile Co., Inc. v. J&R United Industries, Inc., No. 17cv61815 (S.D. Fla.): Representation of J&R in the defense of a patent infringement action involving bed sheet technology. Obtained a settlement without trial.
Riddell, Inc. v. Kranos Corp. d/b/a Schutt Sports, No. 16cv4496 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of Schutt Sports in the defense of a three-patent infringement action involving protective helmets
fasteners. Obtained a settlement after trial.
Security5, LLC v. Revolar Inc., No. 16cv1645 (S.D. Cal.): Representation of Revolar in the defense of a patent infringement action involving portable security devices.
Riddell, Inc. v. Rawlings Sporting Goods, Inc., No. 15cv71 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of Rawlings in the defense of a four-patent infringement action involving protective helmets
shoulder pads. Obtained a settlement without trial.
Intercontinental Great Br
s LLC v. Kellogg North America Co. et al., No. 13cv321 / Nos. 2015-2082, 2015-2084 (N.D. Ill./Fed. Cir.): Representation of Kellogg in the defense of a patent infringement action involving resealable packaging technology. Obtained summary judgment of invalidity
no literal infringement
an affirmance on appeal.
Exergen Corporation v. Brookl
s, Inc., No. 12cv12243 (D. Mass.): Representation of Brookl
s in the defense of a patent infringement action involving temporal artery thermometers. Obtained summary judgment of invalidity.
Trademark & Trade Secret Matters: Represented an international eyewear br
in the enforcement of its trademarks in a trademark infringement, trademark counterfeiting,
unfair competition action.
Represented a real estate company in the enforcement of its trademarks in a trademark infringement
unfair competition action. Obtained a settlement
permanent injunction without trial.
Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC v. Tipping Point Gaming, LLC, No. A-18-769136-B (Nev.): Representation of Caesars in the defense of trade secret counterclaims. Obtained a dismissal of trade secret counterclaims
a $950,000.00 fees award.
ISACA v. Telecommunication Systems, Inc. et al., No. 17cv2066 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of ISACA in an action for injunctive
declaratory relief. Obtained a settlement without trial.
VitalGo, Inc. v. Kreg Therapeutics, Inc. et al., No. 16cv5577 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of VitalGo in the enforcement of its copyrights
trademarks in a copyright infringement, trademark infringement,
unfair competition action. Obtained a settlement without trial.
Springboards to Education, Inc. v. W.W. Grainger, Inc., 16cv2398 (N.D. Tex.): Representation of W.W. Grainger in the defense of a trademark infringement
unfair competition action. Obtained a dismissal of all claims without trial.
UL LLC v. Swagway, LLC et al., No. 16cv0075 (N.D. Ind.): Representation of UL in the enforcement of its 'UL' trademarks in a trademark infringement, trademark counterfeiting,
unfair competition action. Obtained a settlement
permanent injunction without trial.
Represented a chemical manufacturer in the defense of a trade secret action involving bone cement formulations. Obtained a settlement without trial.
Represented a national benefits, insurance,
wealth management services provider in a trademark infringement action involving infringement of the company's logo. Obtained a preliminary injunction
settlement without trial.
Previous Experience: Law Clerk, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Summer 2009
