Cases
Representative Matters: 2012-2018, represented major telecommunications company in defense of government investigation allegation of improper management of consumer protected/private information
hazardous
universal waste.
January 2012, obtained 1.2M settlement for Federal banking regulator from former officers
directors of failed bank.
July 2013, obtained patent infringement verdict
judgment of 5.85M, plus 10% royalty on behalf of manufacturer of polymer fibers, against importer
distributor of infringing products. After a two week jury trial in the Northern District of Texas, the jury returned a verdict finding the patents infringed
valid
rejecting defendants' claims of unenforceability.
May
August 2011, obtained 1.73M in jury verdicts in two separate trials for small business owners who were exposed to pathogens in recycled water after defendants misconnected an irrigation line to potable water line.
October 2009, represented floor cleaning equipment manufacturer in defense of two week patent jury trial in Southern District of California. Patent claims currently rejected by USPTO following reexamination.
October 2008, obtained substantial confidential settlement on behalf of patent owner for its technology related to parking lot security.
July 2010, obtained a ruling from Federal Court of Appeal affirming summary judgment dismissing trademark claims against our client. The court affirmed our client's use of its registered trademark
dismissed plaintiff's cancellation
infringement claims.
2004-2006, obtained multiple judgments of infringement against retailers who were violating the trademarks of major flower distribution network.
2005, represented commercial vacuum manufacturer accused of patent infringement. Obtained evidence of invalidating prior sale of patented article, resulting in successful counterclaim of patent misuse. Client obtained attorneys' fees
dismissal of patent suit in settlement.
2004, represented major athletic shoe manufacturer in obtaining seizure order
temporary restraining order concerning knock-off tennis shoes that were in violation of client's trademark
trade dress rights.
2004, represented software development company in action against the Federal Trade Commission regarding claims unfair
deceptive practices
defeated FTC's motion for preliminary injunction
obtained favorable settlement with no payment of fine.
