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Xactware Solutions., Inc. v. Buildxact Software Ltd., 95 F.4th 810 (4th Cir. 2024) (Trademark Opposition)
Lincare Holdings Inc. v. Doxo, Inc., 2024 WL 243646 (M.D. Fla) (Summary Judgment)
Lincare Holdings Inc. v. Doxo, Inc., 2024 WL 865881 (M.D. Fla) (motion in limine)
Aston Martin Lagonda LLC v. Zhongshan Jianghehui Technology Co., Ltd., Opposition No. 91285885 (TTAB 2023) (Trademark)
Link Snacks, Inc. v. Jack & Friends, LLC, Case No. 2:23-cv-03838-NGG-ST (E.D. New York)
Mars, Incorporated v. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., Case No. 2316-CV11536 (MO. Cir. Ct.) (Judge Caine)
Louis Poulsen A/S v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Case No. 1:23-cv-02807 (N.D. of Illinois) (Trade Dress and Design Patent Infringement)
Reece Australia Pty Ltd v. HMC Holdings, LLC dba Homak, Cancellation No. 92074860 (TTAB 2023) (Trademark)
Jemie B.V. v. Foop Organic Biosciences, Inc., Case 8:22-cv-01795-PX (March 23, 2023 D. MD) (Judge Paula Xinis) (Trademark)
Jemie B.V. v. Bie Yinxiao, Opp. No. 91282144 (TTAB 2023) (Trademark)
Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG v. The Arridia Group, LLC, Opp. No. 91280925 (TTAB 2023)
Ferrara Candy Co. v. Akimov LLC d/b/a Top Five Wholesale, Case No. 9:22-cv-80768 (Southern District of Florida) (Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II) (Trademark)
Eli Lilly and Company v. Longevity Medical Clinic, PLLC, Opposition No. 91276512 (TTAB 2022) (Trademark)
MasterCard International Incorporated v. Cinkciarz.Pl, Opp. No. 91230490 (TTAB 2022) (Trademark)
Eli Lilly and Company v. Brad M. Beatty and Lillian Finance, LLC, Civil Action No. 8:22-cv-01288-SDM-CPT (M.D. Fla 2022) (Judge Steven D. Merryda) (Trademark)
Jemie B.V. v. HAC Tran, Cancellation No. 92079217 (TTAB 2022) (Trademark)
PatientKeeper, Inc. v. Grifols, S.A., Opp. No. 91270985 (TTAB 2021) (Trademark)
Lull Ventures, LLC v. Keilhauer Ltd., Cancellation No. 92078471 (TTAB 2022) (Trademark)
Tequila Los Abuelos S.A. de C.V. v. Podlaska Wytwornia Wodek “Polmos” S.A., Opp. No. 91269335 (TTAB 2021) (Trademark)
Ferrara Candy Co. v. Higharchy LLC et al., Case No. 1:21-cv-05757 (N.D. of Illinois) (Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement, Unfair Competition, and Unjust Enrichment)
Armo Biosciences, Inc. v. Adam Grunwerg, Case No. D2021-3868 (WIPO 2022) (Domain Name)
CNH Industrial America LLC v. UPTime Truck & Fleet Service, Opp. No. 91272219 (TTAB 2022) (Trademark)
CNH Industrial America LLC v. International Harvester Company Incorporated, Opp. No. 91273851 (TTAB 2022) (Trademark)
Ansorg GmbH v. Holding Soprema, Cancellation No. 92077394 (TTAB 2022) (Trademark)
Nichino America, Inc. v. Valent U.S.A., LLC, Case No. C.A. No. 20-704 (D. Del) and Nichino America Inc v. Valent USA LLC, 44 F.4th 180 (3d Cir. 2022) (Trademark Infringement)
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company v. Terphogz, LLC, Case No. 21-CV-02357 (N.D. Ill.) (Trademark Infringement)
BP America Inc. and BP Products North America Inc. v. Diwan Petrol Inc., 2021 WL 5163206 (E.D. Penn. Nov. 5, 2021)- (Trademark Infringement)
Growcentia, Inc. v. Jemie B.V., Civil Action No. 20-cv-2619-WJM-NYW (D. Colo. 2020) (Judge Martinez) (Trademark)
BP America Inc. and BP Products North America Inc. v. Diwan Petrol Inc., Civil Action No. 2:21-cv-02437-HB, E.D. Penn. 2021) (Judge Bartle III) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Trademark Dilution)
Growcentia, Inc. v. Jemie B.V., 2021 WL 3510764 (D. Colo. August 10, 2021) (Judge Martinez), and 2021 WL 37668 (Jan. 5, 2021) (Magistrate Judge Wang) (Trademark)
Not a Real Holding Company Inc. v. Joanne DiGesu, Opp. No. 92077394 (TTAB 2021) (Trademark)
ATI Technologies ULC v. Shenzhen Panlei Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Opp. No. 91268235 (TTAB 2021) (Trademark)
Jemie B.V. v. Homebiotic, Inc., Opposition No. 91266493 (TTAB 2021) (Trademark)
Tiger Coatings GmbH & Co. KG v. Cao Wenxiang, Opp. No. 91267759 (TTAB 2021) (Trademark)
Belmora LLC v. Bayer Consumer Care AG, 987 F.3d 284 (4th Cir. 2021) (in a matter of first impression in the circuit, the Fourth Circuit found that Lanham Act claims are not subject to a statute of limitations, rather, they are governed by the equitable defense of laches, and granted the client’s appeal overruling the district court’s finding to the contrary, as well as upholding the client’s summary judgment victory on all of the plaintiff’s claims)
Eli Lilly and Company v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Opposition No. 91239036 (TTAB 2021) (Trademark)
Acer Incorporated v. Peijun Cai, Opp. No. 91266009 (TTAB 2021) (Trademark)
Freud America, Inc. v. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, C.A. No. 20-902-RGA (D. Del.) (Trademark)
Medline Industries, Inc. v. Bestar (Xiamen) Import & Export Co, Ltd., Opp. No. 91264111 (TTAB 2021) (Trademark)
RED Development, LLC v. Novomatic AG, Opp. No. 91256116 (TTAB 2020) (Trademark)
Atlantic Therapeutics Group v. Medline Industries, Inc., Opp. No. 91252212 (TTAB 2019) (successfully defended opposition to client’s trademark application) (Trademark)
Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG v. Joseph Rosa, Opp. No. 91256173 (TTAB 2020) (Trademark)
Allbirds, Inc. v. Giesswein Walkwaren AG et al., 5:19-cv-05638-BLF (N.D. Cal. 2020) (Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement, False Advertising)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. One California Day Entertainment LLC, Opposition No. 91253852 (TTAB 2020) (Trademark)
RED Development, LLC v. Cherokee Nation Businesses, L.L.C., Opp. No. 88567321 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. AbbVie AB, Opposition No. 91254614 (TTAB 2020) (Trademark)
BP plc v. Invercap LLC, Opposition No. 91254985 (TTAB 2020) (Trademark)
Dermira, Inc. v. Dermya Inc., Opposition No. 91254737 (TTAB 2020) (Obtained judgment in favor of Dermira, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, preventing registration of the DERMYA mark) (Trademark)
E&J Gallo Winery v. Powerfoods LLC, Opposition No. 91253453 (TTAB 2020) (Trademark)
Bayer HealthCare LLC v. Facta Health, Inc., Opposition No. 91255452 (TTAB 2020) (Trademark)
Brady Myers v. Cars.com, Inc., Case No. CV2019-008525 (Superior Court of the State of Arizona, Maricopa County, Arizona, 2019) (granting Cars.com’s motion to dismiss complaint based upon Cars.com’s terms of service agreement and mandatory forum selection clause) (Fraud, Negligence, Negligent Misrepresentation)
United States Patent and Trademark Office, et. al. v. Booking.com B.V., cert. granted, No. 19-46 (Nov 8, 2019) (Brief of Coalition of .Com Brand Owners as Amici Curiae in Support of Respondent) (Trademark)
Jemie B.V. v. urban-gro, Inc., Opposition No. 91235258 (TTAB 2020) (Obtained judgment in favor of client, preventing registration of infringing OPTI-CANNA mark) (Trademark)
Jemie B.V. v. Auxergen, Inc., Opposition No. 91252581 (TTAB 2020) (Obtained judgment in favor of client in opposition of CANNAMARK application) (Trademark)
Faizur Rahman v. Cars.com, Inc., Cause No. 003-00058-2018 (County Court at Law, Collin County, Texas, 2018) (granting Cars.com’s motion to dismiss complaint with prejudice based upon Cars.com’s terms of service agreement and mandatory forum selection clause) (Deceptive Trade Practices, Negligent Misrepresentation, Breach of Contract)
Phantom Firm v. Phantom Studios Limited, Opposition No. 91244097 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Enterprise Holdings, Inc. v. Neutron Holdings, Inc., Opposition No. 91250712 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Neutron Holdings, Inc. v. Maxime Julien, Opposition No. 91251130 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Rothy’s, Inc. v. Giesswein Walkwaren AG, Case No. 3:19-cv-03071 (N.D. Cal. 2019, Judge Donato) (all of plaintiff’s claims voluntarily dismissed after the filing of a motion to dismiss showing the likely invalidity of the plaintiff’s design patents and lack of secondary meaning in the trade dress of plaintiff’s products) (Design Patent, Trade Dress)
Bolero Co. Ltd. v. Bruetta, LLC, Opposition No. 91243315 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
The Really Useful Group Ltd. v. Phantom Studios Limited, Opposition No. 91244241 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Partstrader Markets Limited v. Internet 404 Technologies, Opposition No. 91241966 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
J-B Weld Company, LLC (Epoxies, Adhesives and Silicone Sealants), NARB Panel #251 (July 23, 2019) (False Advertising)
Red Bull GmbH and Red Bull North America, Inc. v. Quality Wholesale Distributors LLC, Case No. 2:18-cv-12831-CC (D.N.J. 2019, Judge Cecchi) (Gray Market Goods, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Red Bull GmbH and Red Bull North America, Inc. v. Kearny Beverage, Inc., Case No. 2:19-cv-15390-KM (D.N.J. 2019, Judge Arleo) (Gray Market Goods, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
The Weidt Group, Inc. v. Schneider Electric USA, Inc., Cancellation No. 92070611 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. Medu Scientific Ltd., Opposition No. 91246881 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Shenzhen Leadingstar Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd., Opposition No. 91247184 (TTAB 2019) (Represented Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”), owner of the house mark AMD and a family of AMD marks for computer and graphics processors and related computer hardware and software, against applicant for mark AMDOX for various computer hardware and software goods; default entered against Defendant) (Trademark)
Red Bull GmbH and Red Bull North America, Inc. v. Gotham Wholesale Corp., Case No. 2:19-cv-13503-KM (D.N.J. 2019, Judge McNulty) (Gray Market Goods, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Teoxane SA v. Starskin Beauty Group AG, Opp. No. 91243168 (TTAB 2019) (opposer withdrew opposition) (Trademark)
Koninklijke Philips N.V v. Bayer Healthcare LLC, Opposition No. 91229906 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. Koninklijke Philips N.V., Opposition No. 92057738 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Jemie B.V. v. Cann-Care Co., Opp. No. 91240697 (TTAB 2019) (Successfully opposed CANN-CARE application, and obtained an assignment of the applicant’s mark) (Trademark)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. Alivio Products, Inc., Opposition No. 92068702 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Zhejiang Baishite Trade and Industry Co., Ltd., Opposition No. 91246185 (TTAB 2019) (Represented Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”), owner of the mark RADEON for computer graphics processors using in computer gaming and related goods against applicant for identical mark RADEON for various athletic game-related goods; default entered against Defendant) (Trademark)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Joint-Stock Company Research & Development Center “ELVEES”, Opposition No. 91244761 (TTAB 2019) (Represented Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”), owner of the mark RYZEN for semiconductors, computer chips and related goods against applicant for the mark URIZEN for virtually identical goods; judgment in AMD’s favor) (Trademark)
Memebox, Inc. v. Meme Cosmetics, Opposition No. 91241428 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. Hal Bell and Henry Vargas, Opposition No. 91244563 (TTAB 2019) (Trademark)
Jemie B.V. v. LevoGen Biosystems Ltd., Opposition No. 91243786 (TTAB 2019) (Obtained judgment in favor of client, and therefore preventing registration of infringing BIGCANA mark) (Trademark)
Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH v. Cosmoflo, Opposition No. 91244663 (TTAB 2018) (Trademark)
J-B Weld Company, LLC (Epoxies, Adhesives and Silicone Sealants), Report #6230, NAD/CARU Case Reports (Dec. 2018) (False Advertising)
Pearson v. Dun & Bradstreet, GraphQ and Find the Company, Case No. 1:18-cv-07511(N.D., Ill., June, 2019, Judge Ellis) (Unfair Competition, Rule 11, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure)
DR Media Holdings, LLC and DealerRater.com LLC v. Top Rated Online, LLC, Case No. 1:18-cv-11163 (D. MA 2018 (Judge Saylor) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Praxair, Inc. v. Martin, Case No. D2018-2487 (WIPO 2018) (UDRP re: noxboxi.com, noxivent.com; domains transferred to client) (UDRP Proceeding)
Sandoz Inc. v. Glaxo Group Limited, Opposition No. 91229470 (TTAB 2018) (Opposed trademark applications for the color purple in connection with asthma and COPD inhalers) (Trademark)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. Samuel Sanchez, Opposition No. 91239809 (TTAB 2018) (Trademark)
Giesswein Walkwaren AG v. Allbirds, Inc., Cancellation No. 92069219) (Trademark)
Red Bull GmbH and Red Bull North America, Inc. v. The Trading Group Inc., Case No. 1:18-cv-03764-LGS (S.D.N.Y. 2018, Judge Schofield (Gray Market Goods, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Peabody Management, Inc. v. Mattress Firm, Inc., Opposition Nos. 91236516 (TTAB 2017) and 91243082 (TTAB 2018) (Represented Plaintiff, owner of the famous The Peabody Hotel and owner of marks for “PEABODY DREAM BED” for mattresses and hotel services in proceedings to bar registration of the marks “DREAM BED” for mattresses; successfully settled, with applications and use abandoned; separate applications for DREAM BED CLASSIC and DREAM BED LUX also abandoned) (Trademark)
Bruetta LLC v. Bolero Co. Ltd., 1:18-cv-00667 (S.D. Ohio 2019, Judge Barrett) (Declaratory Judgment, Trademark)
Illinois Tools Works Inc. v. Rust-Oleum Corporation, Case No. 4-17-cv-02084 (S.D. Tex. 2017) (Jury Trial on False Advertising)
TauRx Therapeutics Ltd. v. TaiRx, Inc., Opposition No. 91221124 (TTAB 2015) (Trademark)
Priority Fulfillment Services, Inc. v. Pivotal Software, Inc., Opposition No. 91239387 (TTAB 2018) (Trademark)
The Hamilton Collection, Inc. v. Morgan Art Foundation Ltd., Opposition No. 91242773 (TTAB 2018) (Trademark)
American Massage Therapy Association v. Implus Footcare, Opposition No. 91234785) (TTAB 2017) (Trademark)
Red Bull GmbH and Red Bull North America, Inc. v. Gale Wholesale LLC, Case No. 1:18-cv-07552-VSB (S.D.N.Y. 2018, Judge Broderick) (Gray Market Goods, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
DR Media Holdings, LLC and DealerRater.com, LLC v. Dan Robinson individually and dba Dealeradar, Inc., (D. MA 2018) (Judge Saris) (Granting judgment in favor of our client for claims of trademark infringement, unfair competition, violation of Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act and cybersquatting and entering permanent injunction and transfer of domain name) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Cybersquatting)
Confidential Arbitration Before the American Arbitration Association. On behalf of a television personality, Jessica Ekhoff and Phillip Barengolts prevailed in defending her against a breach of contract action filed by her former manager. After a full evidentiary hearing, the arbitrator awarded less than half of client’s best settlement offer. (Breach of Contract)
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company v. Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, Opposition No. 91225371 (TTAB 2018) (Trademark)
Jiffy, Inc. v. Futran Solutions, Opposition No. 91236157 (TTAB 2017) (Obtained favorable settlement for client, in which the applicant assigned the opposed marks to the client) (Trademark)
Cleveland Indians Baseball Company, LLC v. Gerald Campagna Jr., Opposition No. 91233563 (TTAB 2017) (Trademark)
Red Bull GmbH and Red Bull North America, Inc. v. Capitol Cash & Carry, Case No. 1:18-cv-01003-PLF (D.D.C. 2018, Judge Friedman) (Gray Market Goods, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Jemie B.V. v. Cannaplex Compliance Management LLC, Opposition No. 91237770 (TTAB 2018) (Trademark)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. Unique Bio Ingredients, Inc., Opposition No. 91239749 (TTAB 2018) (Trademark)
American Bridal & Prom Industry Association, Inc. v. Jollyprom.com, Vbridal.com, et al., Case No. 17-2454 (AET) (D.N.J. 2018) (Judge Anne E. Thompson) (Represented Vbridal.com, operator of website selling made-to order bridal and formal wear; claims against client defended on ground that trademark count was not properly pleaded and alleged unfair competition claims were preempted by the Copyright Act; settled, voluntary dismissals with prejudice by all 20 plaintiffs of claims against client, without injunction) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Conopco, Inc. v. California Fragrance Company, Inc., Cancellation No. 92066834 (TTAB 2018) (Represented registrant in dispute over claimed non-use of “APOTHACARE” mark used by client for cosmetic products, after petitioner had planned use of the virtually identical mark “APOTHECARE” for the same goods; dispute resolved, action withdrawn with prejudice, and petitioner acquired “APOTHACARE” mark by assignment) (Trademark)
Harlequin Enterprises Limited v. Harlequin Football Club, Cancellation No. 92067184 (TTAB 2018) (Trademark)
Quincy Bioscience, LLC v. Emily Sears, EJ Sears Enterprizes, Case No. 1:17-cv-07594 (N.D. Ill. 2017) (Judge John Z. Lee) (voluntary dismissal with prejudice of claims against defendant clients, settlement) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Diversion)
Jemie B.V. v. Strategic Capital Investment Partners Inc., Opposition No. 91237122 (TTAB 2018) (Trademark)
Jemie B.V. v. The Canna Nurse LLC, Opposition No. 91233070 (TTAB 2018) (Trademark)
Kohler Co. v. Dukat, LLC (d/b/a Essential Hardware), Case No. 2:17-cv-01705 (E.D. Wis. 2017) (Settled; case concerned copyright infringement and unfair competition) (Copyright, Unfair Competition)
ZIH Corp. (d/b/a Zebra Technologies) v. Ou Yang Lin Q, Claim Number: FA1712001761403 (Forum 2017) (UDRP re: cnzebra.com; Domain transferred to client) (UDRP Proceeding)
Trading Technologies International, Inc. v. Vela Trading Technologies LLC, Case No. 1:17-cv-05581 (N.D. Ill. 2017) (Settled; case concerned trademark infringement, unfair competition, Illinois Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and Illinois Consumer Fraud And Deceptive Business Practices Act) (Trademark, Unfair Competition)
Peabody Management, Inc. v. Shawn Boedecker, Claim Number: FA1708001746738 (Forum 2017) (UDRP re: peabodyroanoke.com and thepeabodyroanoke.com; Domains transferred to client) (UDRP Proceeding)
John King Chains Limited v. John King USA, Inc., et. al., Case No. 1:17-cv-1094-MMM-JEH (C.D. Ill. 2017) (Copyright Infringement, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Lana Unlimited Company v. Reed, et al., Case No. 1:17-cv-05116 (N.D. Ill. 2017, Judge Leinenweber) (Trade Dress, Breach of Contract)
Rook Security, LLC v. Nyotron Information Security Ltd., Opposition No. 91228570 (TTAB 2017) (Trademark)
Robert Bosch GmbH and Robert Bosch LLC v. SIC Autoparts, LLC, Case No. 2:17-cv-14030, (S.D. Fl 2017) (Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Kingston Technology Corporation v. Spansion LLC, Opposition and Cancellation Nos. 9121810, 91222728, 92061796 (TTAB 2017) (Represented Defendant and Counter-Plaintiff in the initial proceeding and Plaintiff in later proceedings involving “Hyper” prefix marks in the technology industry; prevailed in overcoming seven motions to dismiss the client’s claims and counterclaims, leading to settlement involving withdraw of opposition and client’s registration) (Trademark)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Umbra Technologies (HK) Limited, Opposition No. 91230105 (TTAB 2017) (GEO-D; Settled, secured judgment against applicant and obtained withdrawal of application) (Trademark)
ATI Technologies ULC v. Amazon Technologies, Inc., Opposition No. 91228219 (TTAB 2017) (Represented Opposer in dispute over “FIRE” mark used by client for computer graphics cards against Amazon’s effort to register its FIRE mark for a lengthy list of goods; matter settled favorably to client) (Trademark)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Umbra Technologies (HK) Limited, Opposition No. 91229869 (TTAB 2016) (GEODESTINATION; Settled, obtained amendment to application) (Trademark)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Umbra Technologies (HK) Limited, Opposition No. 91229867 (TTAB 2017) (GEODESTINATION; Settled) (Trademark)
Peabody Management, Inc. v. Raheem Harris, Claim Number: FA1702001717584 (Forum 2017) (UDRP re: peabodylittlerock.com; Domain transferred to client) (UDRP Proceeding)
LC Trademarks, Inc. v. Fitza Pizza, LLC, Opposition No. 91223491 (TTAB 2017) (Trademark)
Stacey Vetter, et al. v. Christine McAtee, et al., No. 15-20575 (5th Cir. March 1, 2017) (Trademark)
Illinois Tool Works Inc. v. BG Products, Inc., Case No. 8:17-cv-00420-JSM-AAS (M.D. Fla. 2017) (False Advertising)
Medline Industries, Inc. v. JH KANG, Claim Number: FA1612001705498 (Forum 2017) (UDRP re: medlinescrubs.net; Domain transferred to client) (UDRP Proceeding)
Caterpillar Inc. v. Eurotherm Limited, Opposition No. 91232495 (TTAB 2017) (Trademark)
Eclipse Gaming Systems, LLC v. Antonucci, Case No. 1:17-cv-00196 (N.D. Ill. 2017) (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Violations of the Illinois Computer Crime Prevention Law, Breach of Fiduciary Duty)
Eclipse Gaming Systems, LLC v. Digital Dynamics Software, Inc., Case No. 2016-ch-08122 (Cook County, Illinois, Judge Garcia) (Breach of Contract, Tortious Interference with Prospective Business Expectancies)
Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH v. Boost Software, Opposition No. 92064698 (TTAB 2016) (Abandonment)
Eli Lilly and Company and Novartis Tiergesundheit AG v. Scott Martin, d/b/a Best Value Pet Supplies, and DOES 1-10, Case No. 1:16-cv-01787-RLY-DML (S.D. Indiana, Judge Young) (Trademark, Unfair Competition)
Lee v. Tam, Case No. 15-1293 (U.S. 2016) (Amicus Curiae brief filed on behalf of the ABA) (Trademark, Unfair Competition)
Bayer HealthCare LLC v. Green Regimen, Opposition No. 91223239 (TTAB 2016) (A SMOOTHIE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY; Settled, successfully argued motion to strike unclean hands defense and obtained withdrawal of application) (Trademark)
ZIH Corp. v. The Outer Sphere LLC, Opposition No. 91223239 (TTAB 2016) (ZEBRA; Settled, obtained withdrawal of application and agreement to phase out all use of offending word) (Trademark)
Robert Bosch GmbH and Robert Bosch LLC v. North Shore Imports, L.L.C., Case No. 8:16-cv-00942-T-24-MAP (M.D. Fla. 2016) (permanent injunction granted) (Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Eli Lilly and Company and Novartis Tiergesundheit AG v. Manny Ghumman , Case No. D2016-1698 (Domain Name)
Robert Bosch GmbH v. Matthew Boesch, Opposition No. 91228367 (TTAB 2016) (Trademark)
MasterCard International Incorporated v. Cinkciarz.PL, Opposition No. 91230490 (TTAB 2016) (Trademark)
CDVI Americas Ltd. v. Amin Corp., Cancellation No. 92063450 (TTAB 2016) (Petitioned to cancel the registrant’s RADIUM trademark, alleging a fraudulent specimen of use; defeated the registrant’s motion to dismiss) (Trademark)
Hyper Ice, Inc. v. Medisana AG, and Shenzhen Comfort Technology Co. , Ltd. dba Easepal Group, Case No. 8:16-cv-01711-AG-KES (C.D. Ca. 2016, Judge Guilford) (Trade Dress Infringement, Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary Duty)
Azenga, Inc. and Rick Rosenthal v. Double Play Films, LLC and Gabriel Klinger, Case No. 16-L-942 (Ill. Cir. Ct. 2016, Judge Tailor) (settlement resolving dispute with former business partner and allowing client to maintain all rights in film) (Breach of Contract, Copyright)
Donnay USA Limited v. Donnay International S.A., International Brand Management Limited, and Brands Holdings Limited, Case No. 15-cv-05969-JMA-SIL (E.D.N.Y., 2015, Judge Azrack) (DONNAY trademark licensee disputing termination and seeking $190,000,000; case dismissed on our motion 9/1/2016; plaintiff appealed to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals (No. 16-3067), dismissal affirmed on 8/24/2017) (Tort Claims, Trademark License Dispute)
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. v. Robert Bosch GmbH, TTAB Opposition No. 91225204 (TTAB 2016) (Obtained withdrawal with prejudice of opposition) (Trademark)
BP plc et al v. BP Prod Corp, Case No. 3:13-cv-00380-D (N.D. Texas 2016, Judge Fitzwate) (Trademark)
Navistar International Corporation v. HARIS MAMOUN, NAF Case No. FA1605001673819 (NAF 2016) (Navistar won the UDRP proceeding against HARIS MAMOUN and has been awarded the domain name navistar.international) (Domain Name, UDRP Proceeding)
Navistar International Corporation v. EIJI TAKAHASHI, NAF Case No. FA1604001672359 (NAF 2016) (Navistar won the UDRP proceeding against EIJI TAKAHASHI and has been awarded the domain name navistar.xyz) (Domain Name, UDRP Proceeding)
Tyler Pipe Company, a division of McWane, Inc. v. MIFAB, Inc., Case No.: 2:16-cv-00275-JRG (E.D. Tex., 2016) (Settled; case concerned copyright infringement, trademark infringement, unfair competition, business disparagement, and tortious interference (Copyright, Trademark, Unfair Competition)
Linear Technology Corp. v. Hulmiho Ukolen, Case No. D2016-0830 (WIPO 2016) (UDRP re: ltspice.com; Domain transferred to client) (UDRP Proceeding)
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. v. Domain May Be For Sale Check Afternic.com, Case No. D2016-1339 (WIPO 2016)(boozallem.com, transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
CNH Industrial America LLC v. Chris Dudek, Case No. D2016-0599 (WIPO 2016) (newholland.equipment, transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
ATI Technologies ULC v. Entegra Technologies, Inc., TTAB Opposition No. 91222680 (TTAB 2016) (CROSSFIRE and ENTEGRA CROSSFIRE marks) (Settled, obtained withdrawal of opposed trademark application and agreement to halt use phase out of all use of offending CROSSFIRE mark alone) (Trademark)
Trek Bicycle Corporation v. Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., Opposition No. 91227937) (TTAB 2016) (Trademark)
Simplified Foods LLC v. Gordon et al., Case No. 1:16-cv-00595 (N.D. Ill. 2016, Judge Aspen) (Trademark)
Jemie B.V. v. CannaVest Corporation, Opposition No. 91225887 (TTAB 2016) (Trademark)
American Bridal and Prom Industry Association, Inc. et al v. John Does 1-100 (V-Bridal), Case No. 1:16-cv-00023 (N.D. Ill. 2016) (Case dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction, preliminary injunction denied) (Trademark Infringement, Copyright Infringement)
Bayer Consumer Care AG et al. v. Belmora LLC, 819 F.3d 697 (4th Circuit 2016) (reversing lower court’s decision to dismiss client’s complaint) (Unfair Competition, False Advertising, Misrepresentation)
Hydromax Incorporated Limited v. Tyler Pipe Company, Cancellation No. 92063107 (TTAB 2016) (settled) (Trademark Cancellation)
CNH Industrial America LLC v. Derrick James, Case No. D2016-0320 (WIPO 2016) (casedozerparts.com, transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
Eli Lilly and Company and Novartis Tiergesundheit AG v. Registration private, Domains by Proxy, LLC / Bob Singh and Registration private, Domains by Proxy, LLC/ Manny Ghumman, Case No. D2016-0053 (buycapstar.com and discountcapstar.com ordered transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
Jemie B.V. v. Gavin Kogan, Opposition No. 91223905 (TTAB 2016) (opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Mars, Incorporated v. Biscuits Leclerc Ltée, Opposition No. 91222447 (TTAB 2016) (Trademark)
Republic Bike Inc. v. Clean Republic SODO LLC, Proceeding No. 91219564 (TTAB 2016) (Trademark)
The Sherwin-Williams Company v. The Wooster Brush Company, Case No. 5:12-cv-03052-JRA (N.D. Ohio 2015, Judge Adams) (granting The Sherwin-Williams Company’s motion for partial summary judgment, in part, and denying defendant’s motion for summary judgment in its entirety) (Trade Dress, Unfair Competition)
PCH Auto Sales, Inc. v. Cars.com LLC and Tribune Interactive LLC, Case No. 30-2015-00765779-CU-BC-CJC (Cal. Sup. Ct., Orange County 2015) (Breach of Contract, Negligence, Negligence Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage)
Meda Consumer Healthcare, Inc. v. Almirall Hermal GmbH, TTAB Opposition No. 91220055 (TTAB 2015) (Dispute over marks BALNEOL and BALNEUM for alleged related goods; settled) (Trademark)
All Florida Paper, Inc. v. Illinois Tool Works Inc., Cancellation No. 92060749 (TTAB 2016) (TORNADO MAGIC; obtained withdrawal of petition to cancel with prejudice) (Trademark)
Robert Bosch GmbH and Robert Bosch LLC v. Euro-Star Industries, 3:14-cv-01611-JBA (D. Conn. 2015, Judge Arterton) (permanent injunction granted) (Unfair Competition, False Advertising)
SRI USA, Inc. and Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America, Ltd. v. Pirelli Tyre S.p.A., Opposition No. 9124155 (TTAB 2015) (Trademark)
Robert Bosch GmbH and Robert Bosch LLC v. Deeds Performance and Joshua Deeds, 2:14-cv-08517-BRO-AJW (C.D. Ca. 2015, Judge O’Connell) (permanent injunction and award of $200,000 plus attorneys’ fees granted) (Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, False Advertising)
Jemie B.V. v. ElementC6, Inc., Case No. 1:15-cv-07678 (N.D. Ill. 2015, Judge St. Eve) (Defendant abandoned its application for and ceased all use of the mark CANNACHAR for a soil conditioner, which infringed Jemie B.V.’s family of CANNA marks for fertilizers, nutrients, stimulators, fungicides, herbicides, and related horticulture products. ) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Deceptive Trade Practices)
CNH Industrial America LLC v. Terry Burkart, Case No. D2015-1683 (WIPO 2015) (caseih.parts and newholland.parts ordered transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
Bayer HealthCare LLC v. Eric Oaks dba ALKAplus WATER, Opposition No. 91212903 (TTAB 2015) (ALKA PLUS H90-10+ ALKA PLUS PLATINUM CERTIFIED GUARANTEED; Settled, obtained withdrawal of application) (Trademark)
Donnay USA Limited v. Donnay International S.A., Case No. 2:14-cv-06095-SJF-GRB (E.D.N.Y., 2014, Judge Feuerstein) (DONNAY trademark licensee disputing termination and seeking $2,000,000,000; dismissed with prejudice); on appeal, Case No. 15-2385 (2d Cir. 2015) (appeal dismissed) (Domain Name, Tort Claims, Trademark License Dispute)
Bayer HealthCare LLC v. Rule One Proteins LLC, Opposition No. 91220298 (TTAB 2015) (RULE 1; Settled, secured amendment to application) (Trademark)
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. v. INTDOMAIN/APEXED, Case No. D2015-1413 (WIPO 2015) (booz-allen.org ordered transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
American Medical Association v. Jama Software, Inc., Opposition No. 91223410 (TTAB 2015) (Trademark)
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. v. Andrea Dini, Case No. D2015-1626 (WIPO 2015) (booz-allen.net ordered transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. v. Groupfield Limited, Case No. D2015-1614 (WIPO 2015) (booz-allen.biz ordered transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. v. Leftfielddomains.com, Case No. D2015-1414 (WIPO 2015) (boozallenclassic.com transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. v. Hongjie Shi, Case No. D2015-1009 (WIPO 2015) (boozallen.asia ordered transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
C.R. Bard, Inc. v. Medline Industries, Inc., Opposition No. 91223009 (TTAB 2015) (Trademark)
CNH Industrial Inc. v. Steve Brim, Case No D2015-1188 (WIPO 2015) (newhollandtractor.parts ordered transferred to complainant) (Domain Name)
Navistar International Corporation v. N Rahmany, Case No. FA1505001620789 (NAF 2015) (Obtained transfer of an infringing domain name from a cybersquatter through efficient UDRP proceedings on behalf of client Navistar International Corp.) (Domain Name, UDRP Proceeding)
Icelandair EHF v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., Opposition No. 91204466 (TTAB 2015) (Trademark)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Elan Microelectronics Corp., TTAB Opposition No. 91220285 (TTAB 2015) (Trademark opposition over mark ELAN, settled) (Trademark)
Royal Purple, LLC v. David Ward et al, Case No. 4:13-cv-03271 (S.D. Texas, June 2016, Judge Atlas) (Trade Secret, Trademark Infringement, RICO)
Intex Marketing Ltd. v. The Coleman Company, Inc., Opposition No. 91220432 (TTAB 2015) (Trademark)
RM Acquisition, LLC (Rand McNally) v. Dynamic Network Solutions, Inc., Cancellation No. 92060727 and Opposition No. 91220432 (TTAB 2014) (Genericness)
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company v. The Middleby Corporation, et al., Case No. 2:14-cv-07846 (C.D. Cal. 2015) (Judge O’Connell)(voluntary dismissal with prejudice of claims against defendant clients) (Trademark Infringement, Counterfeiting, Unfair Competition)
BP America Inc. v. Shelby Drive Express, Inc., a corporation; and Baha Hajjeh, an individual, Case No. 24-cv-2300 (W.D. Tenn. 2015) (Judge McCalla) (Trademark Counterfeiting, Unfair Competition, Trade Dress Infringement)
Sweet Street Desserts, Inc. v. Chudleigh’s Ltd., Case Nos. 15-1445, 15-1548, Third Circuit Court of Appeals (2015) (Affirming summary judgment for Chudleigh’s on Plaintiff’s tortious interference claim) (Tortious Interference, Trade Dress Infringement, Functionality)
Acer Inc. v. Good Shepherd Motorsports LLC, Opposition No. 91219894 (TTAB 2014) (ACER) (Trademark)
Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC v. Hustletainment, Cancellation No. 92060594 (TTAB 2014) (TH vs. TH T.E.A.M.H.U.S.T.L.E., registration cancelled, judgment in favor of petitioner) (Trademark)
Navistar International Corporation v. VistaPrint Technologies, UDRP Case No. FA1410001586755 (Navistar won the UDRP proceeding against VistaPrint and has been awarded the domain name navisttar.com) (Domain Name, UDRP Proceeding)
Flambeau, Inc. v. The Coleman Company, Inc., Opposition Nos. 92060501, 92060505 (TTAB 2015) (Trademark)
Novartis AG v. Ni Shan Shan, Opposition No. 91217803 (TTAB 2014) (Trademark)
Eli Lilly and Company v. Graham Nelson and Zoja Pty Ltd. d/b/a Pet Supply International Ltd. and Pet Products, Case No. 1:13-cv-1800 JMS-DML (S.D. Indiana, Judge Magnus-Stinson) (Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement, False Advertising)
Eli Lilly and Company v. Graham Nelson and Zoja Pty Ltd. d/b/a Pet Supply International Ltd. and Pet Products, Case No. 1:13-cv-1800 JMS-DML (S.D. Indiana, Judge Magnus-Stinson) (Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement, False Advertising)
Nextrade Holdings, Inc. v. Trading Technologies Int’l, Inc., 8:14-cv-1783 (M.D. Fla. 2014) (Trademark Infringement)
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. v. Fabrizio Benassi, Case No. FA1410001587850 (Nat’l Arb. Forum, 2014) (boozallen.services, name suspended per complaint) (Domain Name, URS Proceeding)
Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC v. Hard Tek, LLC, Opposition No. 91219100 (TTAB 2014) (TH vs. TH Hard Tek, opposition sustained, judgment entered in favor of opposer) (Trademark)
CNH Industrial America LLC v. Arkadiy Lazarev, Case No. (CRR) D2014-1954 (WIPO 2014) (case vs. case.construction, name voluntarily transferred) (Domain Name, UDRP Proceeding)
Tuff-Wall, Inc. v. The Sherwin-Williams Company, 2:13-cv-00099-KS-MTP (S.D. Miss. 2013, Judge Starrett) (Trademark)
American Fidelity Assurance Co. v. American Fidelity Financial Services, Inc., Case No. 1:14-cv-07747 (N.D. Ill. 2014, Judge Zagel) (Trademark Infringement)
Eli Lilly and Company v. Sebastian Wiradharma a/ka/ Sebastian Singh and Singpet Pte. Ltd., Case No. 1:13-cv-1802 (S.D. Ind. 2014, Judge Young) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, False Advertising)
ATI Technologies ULC v. Neowiz Games Co., Ltd. and Smilegate, Inc., Opposition No. 91201338 (TTAB 2014) (CROSSFIRE v. CROSS FIRE; settled, Applicant’s application amended) (Trademark)
ON Optimum Nutrition Limited v. Zia Barkatullah, Opposition No. 91204581 (TTAB 2014) (Trademark)
Darden Concepts, Inc. v. Kristine Huang, Opposition No. 91212047 (TTAB 2014) (RED LOBSTER & Design v. RED CRAWFISH & Design; Settled, obtained withdrawal of opposed application and agreement to phase out all use of offending word and design mark) (Trademark)
Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC v. Pocket Maps Worldwide Ltd., Opposition No. 91217746 (TTAB 2014) (CHICAGO STALEYS vs. CHICAGO STALEYS, application expressly abandoned) (Trademark)
Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC v. Pocket Maps Worldwide Ltd., Opposition No. 91217747 (TTAB 2014)(DECATUR STALEYS vs. DECATUR STALEYS, application expressly abandoned) (Trademark)
BP p.l.c., and BP America, Inc. v. BP Gas Energy, LLC,Case No. 1:2013-cv-24400 (S.D. Fl,. 2013, Judges Cooke and Torres) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Dilution)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. Belmora LLC, 110 USPQ2d 1623 (TTAB 2014) (In a precedential opinion in a case of first impression, the Board granted Bayer’s petition to cancel Belmora’s registration for the FLANAX mark because of Belmora’s misrepresentation of the source of Belmora’s FLANAX goods sold in the U.S.) (Trademark)
Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC v. Jami Jurgens, Opposition No. 91216937 (TTAB 2014) (TOMMY GIRL vs. TOMGIRL) (Adverse application amended by agreement) (Trademark)
Acer Inc. v. Eitan Chkechkov, Opposition No. 91212866 (TTAB 2014) (Judgment for opposer) (ACER vs AXER) (Trademark)
Emergency Essentials v. Felix Castro & Bluehost, 13-cv-881 (D. Utah, 2014, Judge Benson) (Trademark)
Darden Concepts, Inc. v. Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc., Opposition No. 91200559 (TTAB 2014) (BAHAMA BREEZE v. BAHAMA BREEZE; Settled, obtained withdrawal of opposed application) (Trademark)
Slazengers Limited v. Arctic Cat Inc., Opposition No. 91198066 (TTAB 2014) (Design vs. Design, settled) (Trademark)
Aeffect, Inc. v. Affectiva, Inc., Cancellation No. 92053717 (TTAB 2014) (Trademark)
Schütz Container Systems, Inc. v. Mauser Corp., 9-cv-3609 (N.D. Ga., 2014, Judge Story) (False Advertising)
Ferrara Candy Co. v. Head Spirits, LLC, CA No. 2:14-cv-1182-PMD (D.S. Car., 2014, Judge Duffy) (LEMONHEADS vs. LEMON HEAD VODKA) (Use of adverse mark terminated and adverse application abandoned) (Trademark Infringement)
Classic Kids, LLC v. Tadashi Ito, Case No. D2014-0507 (WIPO 2014) (domain name transferred to client) (Domain Name)
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. v. McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP, 12-cv-1446 (N.D. Ill., 2014, Judge Norgle, Sr.) (Copyright)
Kubota Corp. v. Global Development Int’l, 12-cv-6065 (N.D. Ill., 2014, Judge St. Eve) (Trademark, False Advertising, Copyright)
Beauty Solutions, Ltd. v. Concept Laboratories, Inc. Case No. 1:14-cv-01703 (S.D.N.Y., 2014, Judge Woods test) (Confidentiality, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Societe des Produits Nestle S.A. v. BB Endeavors LLC, Opposition Nos. 91203331 and 91206176 (TTAB 2014) (SKINNY COW vs. SKINNYGIRL, settled) (Trademark)
Acer Inc. v. Apple Inc., Opposition No. 91198009 (Consolidated with Opposition Nos. 91198015, 91198990, 91199025, 91199013, 91199027, 91198992, 91199024 and 91199026; lead counsel in oppositions by five opposers) (TTAB 2014) (Smartphone and tablet drawings, applications withdrawn) (Trademark)
Levin v. The Posen Foundation, Case No. 1:13-cv-08102 (N.D. Ill. 2013) (Copyright Infringement, Implied Contract/Quantum Meruit) (Copyright Infringement, Implied Contract/Quantum Merit)
Navistar, Inc. v. Zhilan Song, Opposition No. 91207197 (TTAB 2013) (Pattishall client Navistar Inc., through its International Truck Intellectual Property subsidiary, owns the PROSTAR trademark for trucks and successfully opposed a USPTO application to register PROSTAR for certain tires. Pattishall attorneys Brett August, Seth Appel and Andrew Hughes represented Navistar in moving for summary judgment. While that motion was pending, the parties entered into a settlement agreement by which the applicant agreed to abandon its application and to limit significantly its use of PROSTAR.) (Trademark)
Eli Lilly and Company v. Marcel Carvalho, Case No. D2013-1475 (WIPO 2013) (Domain Name)
Robert Bosch GmbH v. Brands Environment Establishment, Opposition No. 91211110 (TTAB 2013) (Trademark)
Dyson, Inc. v. Bissell Home Care, Inc., 1:2010-cv-08126 (N.D. Ill. 2013, Judge Der-Yeghiayan) (False Advertising)
TT of Sand Lake, Inc. d/b/a Central Florida Chrysler Jeep Dodge, a Florida Corporation v. Classified Ventures, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company d/b/a cars.com, Case No. 2013-CA-003441-O (Judge Blackwell) (case dismissed) (Breach of Contract, Constructive Fraud, Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices)
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. v. DP Consulting, Int’l, Case No. D2012-1204 (WIPO 2013) (Domain Name)
Robert Bosch GmbH v. Brands Environment Establishment, Opposition No. 91209003 (TTAB 2013) (Trademark)
Bayer HealthCare, LLC v. Zee Strobel and Verney Irina, Opposition No. 91206378 (TTAB 2013) (Trademark)
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. v. Jo Han, Case No. D2013-1206 (WIPO 2013) (Typosquatting)
Navistar International Corporation v. Larry Jones, Opposition No. 91210107 (TTAB 2013) (Trademark Opposition)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Ram Traders, Ltd., 2013 WL 100769 (D. Nev. 2013, Judge Mahan) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Trademark Dilution)
Shield Technologies Corp. v. Paradigm Positioning, et al., Case No. 1:11-cv-06183 (N.D. Ill. 2013, Judge Grady) (granting joint motion of dismissal pursuant to settlement) (Breach of Contract)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. Ciena Corporation, Opposition No. 91199482 (TTAB 2013) (OPTERON v. OPTERA; settled withdrawal of opposition with consent) (Trademark)
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. v. PrivacyProtect.org/ICS Inc., Case No. D2013-0740 (WIPO 2013) (Typosquatting)
Brett August and Andrew Hughes obtained an award of attorneys fees on behalf of client Navistar, Inc., in civil litigation for trademark infringement and unfair competition in the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC v. Kingspan Insulation Ltd., Case No. 1:11-cv-02597 (N.D. Ga. 2013, Judge Totenberg) (Trademark Infringement)
Indigo Wild, L.L.C. v. Ganz, Opposition No. 91193197 (TTAB 2013) (Trademark)
Peabody Management, Inc. v. LQ Management, LLC, Case No. 6:12-cv–1458 (M.D. Fla. 2013, Judge Sharp) (Settled, defendant allowed a limited phase-out period to run La Quinta Hotel’s Ducks in A Row ad campaign) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Trademark Dilution)
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc. v. Sweets n’Lolly Pops De R. L. De C.V. , Opposition No. 91207845 (ATOMIC FIREBALL vs. GRANDES BOLAS DE FUEGO RELLENAS, judgment for opposer) (Trademark)
Medline Industries, Inc. v. Kyungeh An, Case No. 1470333 (NAF 2012) (domain name transferred to client) (Domain Name)
Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC v. CBM Creative Brands Marken GmbH, Opposition No. 91206744 (FLAG DESIGN v. McNEAL SPORTS + FLAG DESIGN, judgment for Opposer) (Trademark)
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc. v. 1650 Broadway Associates Inc. dba Ellen’s Stardust Diner, Opposition No. 91208271 (ATOMIC FIREBALL vs. ATOMIC FLOATS, judgment for Opposer) (Trademark)
FRAM Group Operations, LLC v. Purolator Filters NA, LLC, Case No. 1:12-cv-03040 (N.D. Ill. 2012, Judge Lefkow) (False Advertising)
Lance Armstrong Foundation v. BS4L, Inc. , Opposition Nos. 91201140 and 91202333 (LIVESTRONG vs. B STRONG 4 LIFE; oppositions withdrawn) (Trademark)
Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC v. Michael Dagostino, Opposition No. 91206146 (TOMMY HILFIGER vs. TOMMY BEACH, judgment for Opposer) (Trademark)
Counsel for Fortune 200 company in lawsuit in US District Court in Boston, which settled June 2012 after one deposition, resulting in change of defendant’s company name (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Counsel for Fortune 200 company in lawsuit in US District Court in Boston, which settled June 2012 after one deposition, resulting in change of defendant’s company name (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Lead counsel for Fortune 200 company in lawsuit in US District Court in Boston, which settled June 2012 after one deposition, resulting in change of defendant’s company name (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Robert Bosch LLC v. A.B.S. Power Brake, Inc., Case No. 09-14468 (E.D. Mich. 2012, Judge Duggan) (After three years of litigation, Bosch awarded judgment of over $13 Million, injunction, and destruction order by default on claims for counterfeit and infringing hydraulic brakes, and for false advertising of refurbished brakes as new, genuine Bosch products) (Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Peabody Management, Inc. v. TNK (2009) Limited, Opposition No. 91206700 (TTAB 2012) (Defendant expressly abandoned opposed application, resulting judgment for Peabody) (Trademark Infringement)
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Williams Lea Inc., First Salem Services Group, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Inc., Steven Tracy and Theresa Parker, Case No. 1:12-cv-7831 (N.D. Ill. 2012, Judge Darrah) (Trademark Infringement)
EMC Corp. v. Technology Transfer, Inc., Case No. 11-CV-10861-WGY (D. Mass. 2011, J. Wm. Young) (lead counsel in defeating motion to dismiss or transfer venue) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
EMC Corp. v. Technology Transfer, Inc., Case No. 11-cv-10861-WGY (D. Mass. 2011, J. Wm. Young) (defeated motion to dismiss or transfer venue) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Suncast Corp. v. PBM Group, Inc. , C.A. No. 1:12-cv-00963 (N.D. Ill., Judge Pallmeyer) (settled) (Trademark, Trade Dress Infringement)
Bennett v. Ritzenhoff AG, Case No. 1:11-cv-07545 (N.D. Ill. 2012) (case dismissed in favor of Ritzenhoff) (Trademark Infringement)
Cloverhill Pastry-Vend, LLC v. Delegans, Edie, Opposition No. 91204691 (TTAB 2012) (opposition sustained) (Trademark)
SWIMC, Inc. v. True Value Company, Opposition No. 91201631 (TTAB 2012) (Trademark)
Medline Industries, Inc. v. Merritt DeLaughter, Case No. 1451721 (NAF 2012) (domain name transferred to client) (Domain Name)
Weyerhaeuser NR Company v. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Case No. 2:12-cv-00793 (N.D. Ill. 2012, Judge Lee) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Eli Lilly and Company v. Yanchep Veterinary Clinic Pty Ltd et al., Case No. 1:11-cv-01469 (S.D. Ind. 2012, Judge Magnus-Stinson) (Gray Market Enforcement, Trademark Infringement, Anti-Cybersquatting)
KLN Enterprises, Inc. v. Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc. , C.A. No. 0:12-cv-00365-DWF-LIB (D. Minn. 2012, Judge Frank) Opposition Nos. 91200871 and 91203729 (PEANUTHEAD vs. NUTHEADS, settled) (Trademark, Declaratory Judgment)
Quady Winery Inc. v. Freixenet, S.A. , C.A. No. 1:11-cv-01474-AWI-BAM (E.D. Cal., Judge Ishii), Opposition No. 91198984 (ELYSIUM vs. FREIXENET ELYSSIA, settled) (Trademark Infringement)
Freixenet, S.A. , v. Salentein Argentina B.V. , Opposition No. 91203897 (TAPENA vs. LA TAPERA, judgment for Opposer) (Trademark)
Navistar, Inc.; Pure Power Technologies, LLC and International Engine Intellectual Property Company LLC v. Pure Power, LLC, C.A. No. 4:12-cv-00013-BLW (D. Idaho, Judge Winmill) (Trademark)
Indigo Wild, L.L.C. v. NCN Beverages, LLC and Lifestyle Brands International, LLC, Opposition No. 91197275 (TTAB 2012) (Trademark Opposition)
Masco Corporation of Indiana v. Kohler Co., Opposition No. 91204221 (TTAB 2012) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. and Frito-Lay North America, Inc. v. U.S. Global Import, Inc., Case No. 2:12-cv-00119 (C.D. Cal. 2012, Judge King) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Trademark Dilution)
Kohler Co. v. Masco Corporation of Indiana, Cancellation No. 92053940 (TTAB 2012) (cancellation sustained) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. GFI Developers, LLC, Case No. 2:11-cv-09987 (C.D. Cal. 2012, Judge Nguyen) (Trademark Infringement, Gray Market Goods)
Bayer HealthCare LLC v. Pharmascience, Inc., Opposition No. 91200243 (TTAB 2012) (Trademark)
Black Rush Mining LLC, et. al v. Black Panther Mining LLC, et. al, C.A. No. 1:11-cv-03257, (N.D. Illinois 2011, Judge Castillo) (Transferred to S.D. Indiana per defendant’s motion) (Breach of Contract)
Weyerhaeuser NR Company v. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Case No. 2:11-cv-01793 (D. Nev. 2011, Judge Mahan) (case transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Lead counsel against leading international retailer and 11 suppliers in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California for counterfeiting, trademark infringement and unfair competition that settled on extremely favorable terms on the eve of trial in January 2012 (Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Elaine Opsitnik v. Medline Industries, Inc., Case No. 12-CH-29978 (Ill. 2012, Judge Allen) (Preliminary injunction motion against Medline denied; Right of Publicity claim dismissed on Medline’s motion) (Right of Publicity, Breach of Contract)
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc. v. Mantle Products, Inc. , Opposition No. 91201690 (ATOMIC FIREBALL vs. ORIGINAL ATOMIC ENERGY BITES, judgment for Opposer) (Trademark)
EMC Corp. v. Promise Technology, Inc., Opposition No. 91201616 (TTAB 2011) (Trademark)
Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. and Crucible Intellectual Property LLC v. Freud America, Inc., Case No. 2:11-cv-05204 (C.D. Ca. 2011; J. Morrow) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Cloverhill Pastry-Vend, LLC v. 10 Star Enterprises, Inc., Opposition No. 91181131 (TTAB) (Trademark)
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. v. Seaguard Electronics, L.L.C. et al., Case No.: 2:11-cv-356 (D. Nev. 2011, Judge Hicks) (Defendants withdrew infringing trademark application, took down infringing website, and abandoned domain name at issue) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Cybersquatting)
Eco Pro Painting, LLC v. The Sherwin-Williams Company et al, Case No. 1:2011-cv-00354 (N.D. Ill. 2011, Judge Kennelly) (Trademark Infringement)
Coach, Inc. et al v. City of Chicago et al, Case No. 1:10-cv-03108 (N.D. Ill. 2011, Judge Shadur) (Anti-counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement)
BP p.l.c. v. Arrison d/b/a DASOLAR.COM, Case No. 8:2011-cv-03081 (D. Md. 2011, Judge Motz) (Trademark Infringement, Trademark Dilution)
ACT, Inc. v. ACT Certification, Opposition No. 91198246 (TTAB 2011) (opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Ritzenhoff AG v. Bennett, Case No. 1405447 (NAF 2011) (domain names transferred to client) (Domain Name)
Acer Inc. v. Arch Computer, LLC, Opposition No. 91200049 (GATEWAY vs. GATEWAYTECH, judgment for Opposer) (Trademark)
Kellogg North America Company v. Foodtech International, Inc. (W.D. Mich. 2011, Judge Jonker) (Trade Dress)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Castillo, Case No. 1:2011-cv-03717 (S.D.N.Y. 2011, Judge Cote) (Trademark Infringement, Gray Market Goods)
BP P.L.C. v. National Orthodontix MGMT, LLC, Opposition No. 91201087 (TTAB 2011) (Trademark Dilution)
In re Prestone Products Corporation, National Advertising Division Case No. 5364 (representing Illinois Tool Works in challenge to Prestone’s unsubstantiated advertising claims); National Advertising Review Board appeal pending. (Advertising)
Illinois Tool Works Inc. v. Prestone Products Corporation, Case No. 4:2011-cv-03372 (S.D. Tex. 2011, Judge Gilmore) (settled) (False Advertising)
Decho Corporation v. Mueller, Opposition No. 91183001 (TTAB 2011) (Trademark)
Castrol Limited v. Power Mart Corp., Cancellation No. 92053647 (TTAB 2011) (Trademark Cancellation – Abandonment)
Darden Concepts, Inc., et al. v. Briad Restaurant Group, L.L.C., et. al., Case No.: 10 CV 2077 IEG (S.D. Cal. 2010) (permanent injunction on consent; confidential settlement) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Trademark Dilution)
Ashley Furniture Inds. v. Laura Ashley, American Arbitration Association (AAA) Case No. 51133Y0105608 (Trademark, Breach of Contract)
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc. v. Judson-Atkinson Candies, Inc., Opposition Nos. 85043196 and 85044258 (ATOMIC FIREBALL vs. GREAT BALLS OF FIRE, settled) (Trademark)
Acer Inc. v. Minntech Corp., Opposition No. 91198133 (TTAB 2011) (ACER v. A-CER, application withdrawn) (Trademark)
RSA Security Inc. v. Cryptometrics Canada Inc., Canadian Opposition to Appl. No. 1,245,903 (won trademark Opposition) (Trademark)
Bayer HealthCare LLC v. Gidget Marks, LLC, Opposition No. 91196940 (TTAB 2011) (Trademark)
Givens v. American College of Trial Lawyers, Case No. 1:2009-cv-00074 (M.D. Ala. 2009, Judge Walker) (Summary Judgment 2010, settlement, 2011) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Intel Corporation v. Pentium Capital, WIPO Case No. D2011-0638 (Domain Name)
PepsiCo, Inc. and Frito-Lay North America, Inc. v. Mike’s Novelties, Inc., et al., Case No. 4:10-cv-03901 (S.D. Tex 2010, Judge Rosenthal) (Successfully obtained judgment finding trademark infringement and unfair competition, resulting in permanent injunction that stopped defendant wholesaler’s infringing sales and distribution of unauthorized “can safe” products manufactured from altered PepsiCo and Frito-Lay product containers) (Trademark)
General Electric Company v. Group Excellence Ltd., Opposition No. 91192824 (TTAB 2011) (Trademark Opposition)
MasterCard International, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2010-0326, D2009-1714, D2009-1691 (WIPO 2010) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Darden Concepts, Inc. v. Kamal Kumar, Opposition No. 91197054 (TTAB 2011) (BAHAMA BREEZE v. BAHAMA BREEZE; Judgment for Darden for its Bahama Breeze restaurants) (Trademark)
The Republic of Tea, Inc v. S. Martinelli & Co., Opposition No. 91193903 (TTAB 2011) (Trademark Opposition)
Barbeque Integrated, Inc. v. Michael Stone, Opposition No. 91190935 (TTAB 2011) (SMOKEY BONES v. STONEY BONES; judgment for operator of Smokey Bones restaurant) (Trademark)
ON Optimum Nutrition Limited v. International Brewery Business, Inc., Cancellation No. 92052975 (TTAB 2011) (Trademark)
Sun Products Corp. v. American Greetings Corp. and Those Characters from Cleveland, Inc., Case No. 1:2010-cv-00438 (D. Del. 2010, Judge Stark) (SNUGGLE bear v. CARE BEARS, settled) (Trademark, Trade Dress, Patents)
CNH America LLC v. Davis Equipment Sales & Service, Inc., Case No. 4:2010-cv-00141 (S.D. Ind. 2010, Judge Young) (Continuing trademark use by former dealer, judgment for Plaintiff including attorneys’ fees) (Trademark)
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc. v. Alanric Food Distributors, Inc., Opposition No. 91193541 (TTAB 2010) (Judgment for opposer) (Trademark)
Segura Viudas, S.A. v. United States Distilled Products Co., Opposition No. 91197154 (TTAB 2010, application withdrawn) (Trademark)
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation v. Renegade Classics, Case No. 2:10-cv-8565) (C.D. Cal. 2011) (Trademark, Copyright Infringement)
Rockstar, Inc. v. Original Good Brand Corporation, Case No. 2:09-cv-01499 (D. Nev. 2011) (Breach of Contract)
The Coleman Company, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), WIPO Case Nos. D2010-1785, D2010-1891 (WIPO 2010) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. v. Yukio Hatoyama (Arbitral Tribunal, New Delhi) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Linear Technology Corp. v. EldoLAB Holding B.V., Opposition No. 91197192 (TTAB 2010) (Trademark)
Pepsico, Inc. v. SPE Trading, Inc., Case No. 2:2010-cv-06833 (C.D. Cal. 2010, Judge Pregerson) (Trademark Infringement, Gray Market Goods)
Peabody Management, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), NAF Case Nos. FA1009001349529, FA1009001349525, FA1010001349833 (NAF 2010) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
ATI Technologies ULC v. Agere Systems Inc. , Opposition Nos. 91181441 (TTAB 2010) (FIRE and CROSSFIRE v. TRUEFIRE, settled with amendment to application) (Trademark)
Oracle America, Inc. v. DomZilla Ltd. Case No. FA1009001348714 (NAF 2010) (recovered 21 domain names) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
BP P.L.C. v. Outcome Sciences, Inc., Opposition No. 91193127 (TTAB, Nov. 12, 2010) (Trademark Opposition – Logo)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Outrageous Ventures, Inc. and PrankPlace.com, LLC, Case No. 3:10-cv-01309 (D. Conn. 2010, Judge Underhill) (Litigated case through favorable settlement that stopped all manufacture and sales of beer can wraps bearing trademarks and trade dress confusingly similar to PepsiCo’s PEPSI and MOUNTAIN DEW marks and trade dress) (Trademark, Trade Dress)
Acer Inc. v. LiquidBits, Inc., Opposition No. 91192882, (TTAB Oct. 26, 2010) (Trademark)
Bayer AG v. ANIP Acquisition Co., Case No. 0:2010-cv-03262 (D. Minn. 2010, Judge Davis) (Trademark Infringement)
Jellifish International Corp. USA v. Peters, Opposition No. 91196180 (TTAB Oct. 5, 2010) (Trademark)
Bayer HealthCare LLC v. Eighty Business Names, WIPO Case No. D2010-1024 (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Intrastate Distributors, Inc., Case No. 2:2010-cv-11361 (E.D. Mich. 2010, Judge Lawson) (Trademark Infringement)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Su Casa Imports, Inc., Case No. 3:2010-cv-00330 (D. Or. 2010, Judge King) (Injunction entered against importation, distribution, and sale of gray market soft drinks) (Trademark Infringement)
Gateway US Retail, Inc. v. Asustek, Inc., Opposition No. 91182947 (TTAB 2010) (Trademark)
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products, LP v. Nextep, Inc. and Samuel L. Paul, Case No. C.A. No. 3:2009-cv-00156 (D. Nev. 2009) (TTAB and federal court litigation regarding BRAWNY trademark settled favorably) (Trademark Infringement, False Advertising, Unfair Competition)
MasterCard International, Inc. v. Thomas, Case No. 2:2010-cv-00361 (W.D. Wash. 2010, Judge Martinez) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Lovemore, LLC v. More Cupcakes, LLC, Cancellation No. 92051835 (TTAB 2010) (Trademark)
Acer Inc. v. Acer Exhibits & Events, Opposition No. 91193023 (TTAB April 12, 2010) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Southside Food Plaza, Inc., Case No. 1:2010-cv-00354 (E.D.N.Y. 2010, Judge Amon) (Injunction entered against importation, distribution, and sale of gray market soft drinks) (Trademark Infringement)
The John W. Carson Foundation v. Toilets.com, Inc., Opposition No. 91181092 (TTAB 2010) (precedential) (awarding summary judgement to client on all counts, sustaining opposition and denying applicant a trademark registration for HERE’S JOHNNY) (Rights of Publicity and Privacy, Trademark)
Intel Corporation v. NTel, Inc., Cancellation No. 92049952 (TTAB 2010) (Trademark Cancellation)
Jerome Viger-Kohler v. Alexandre Cammas, Opposition No. 91192632 (TTAB 2010) (won Opposition against foreign applicant) (Trademark)
Palmiche Press v. Linda Ventriglia, Case No. 2:10-cv-00649 (E.D. Cal. 2010) (Copyright Infringement)
Asian & Western Classics, B.V. v. Joan Selkow, Cancellation No. 92048821 (TTAB 2010) (Trademark)
Kohler Co. v. Kohler Homes, Inc., Opposition Nos. 91152287 and 91152290 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
EMC Corporation v. EMC Telecom Corporation, Opposition No. 91191905 (TTAB 2009) (won Opposition) (Trademark)
Super7 v. Stan Lee, et al., Case No. 4:10-cv-03442 (N.D. Cal. 2010) (Trademark Infringement)
SWIMC, Inc. v. Jack Schwartz Shoes, Inc., Case No. 1:09-cv-526JFF (D. Del. 2009, J. Farnan, Jr.) (Trademark Infringement)
3Com Corporation v. Intellijax Corporation, Opposition No. 91190831 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Hatzlacha Supermarket, Inc., Case No. 1:2009-cv-03034 (E.D.N.Y. 2009, Judge Weinstein) (Trademark Infringement)
VoiceCloud v. VMware, Inc., Opposition No. 91191589 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
Carnival plc v. Service Online LLC, WIPO Case No. D2009-1142 (WIPO, Panelist Savelieva) (Domain name transferred to client despite attempts by infringer to hide his identity, insist on right to file answer in Russian, and claim domain refers to geographic area and not to complainant’s mark) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Kohler Co. v. AS America, Inc. d/b/a American Standard Brands, Case No. 2:2009-cv-00711 (E.D. Wis. 2009, Judge Stadtmueller) (Trademark)
World Wide Sales, Inc. v. Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Case No. 1:2008-cv-01198 (N.D. Ill. 2009, Judge Kennelly) (granting summary judgment for defendant on trademark infringement and fraud claims) (Trademark Infringement)
BP P.L.C. v. Capan, Opposition No. 91191121, (TTAB 2009) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Darden Concepts, Inc. v. Bradford M. Kimball, Opposition Nos. 91169729-731 (TTAB 2009) (RED LOBSTER v. BLUE LOBSTER; abandonment of applications) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Grande Produce Ltd. Co., Case No. 7:2008-cv-00262 (S.D. Tex. 2009, Judge Hinojosa) (Trademark Infringement)
Auto Meter Products, Inc. v. Maxima Technologies & Systems, LLC, Case No. 1:2005-cv-04587 (N.D. Ill. 2009, Judge Andersen) (trademark and trade dress case involving automotive aftermarket gauges, settled after fact and expert discovery) (Trademark)
Kenosha Lumber & Manufacturing Company, Inc. v. PDS Electronics, Inc., Opposition No. 91188662 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
Eli Lilly & Co. v. Nikiforov, Case No. D2009-1024 (WIPO 2009) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Marroko USA LLC, Case No. 3:2009-cv-00338 (N.D. Tex. 2009, Judge Boyle) (Gray Market Enforcement, Trademark Infringement)
MediaLive International, Inc., Case No. FA0507000520527 (NAF 2005) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. The Coca-Cola Company, Opposition No. 91175219 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
More Cupcakes, LLC v. Lovemore LLC, Case No. 1:2009-cv-03555 (N.D. Ill. 2009, Judge Kocoras) (Trademark Infringement)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Shalabi, Case No. 2:2009-cv-03989 (C.D. Cal. 2009, Judge Lew) (Trademark Infringement)
RSA Security, Inc. v. WorldExtend, LLC, Opposition No. 91187455 (TTAB 2009) (Opposition is sustained and registration to applicant is refused) (Trademark)
Dwell LLC v. Moinian Development Group, LLC, Case No. 1:08-cv-07995 (S.D.N.Y. 2009) (Trademark Infringement)
Bayer Corporation v. Dairy Management Inc., Opposition No. 91157755 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
Intel Corporation v. The Pentium Group, WIPO Case No. D2009-0273 (Domain Name)
Linear Technology Corp. v. Maxlinear, Inc., Opposition No. 91172470 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
Qantas Airways Ltd. v. Boushie, Opposition No. 91189115 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
RSA Security, Inc. v. Trilegiant Corporation, Opposition No. 91180355 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
Intel Corporation v. Base ltd Tihame.net, WIPO Case No. D2008-1820 (Domain Name)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. JT Saniya, Inc., Case No. 2:2009-cv-00751 (C.D. Cal. 2009, Judge Pregerson) (Trademark Infringement)
Phillips Performance Nutrition, LLC v. Bayer Healthcare, LLC, Case No. 1:2007-cv-01982 (D. Colo. 2009, Judge Brimmer) (Trademark Infringement)
MasterCard International Incorporated v. Trehan, Case No. 1:2008-cv-05793 (N.D. Ill. 2009, Judge Castillo) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Intel Corporation v. Harris Corporation, Opposition No. 91185763 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark Opposition)
SPECS GmbH v. SPECS Scientific Instruments, Inc., d/b/a SPECS Technologies Corporation, Case No. D2009-0308 (WIPO 2009) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology, Deceptive Trade, Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. El Norteno’s Distributor Corp., Case No. 1:2008-cv-23502 (S.D. Fla. 2009, Judge Martinez) (Trademark Infringement)
EMC Corporation v. The American Society of American Engineers, Opposition No. 91182389 (TTAB 2009) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Corr v. Pepsico, Inc., Case No. 05 L 001785 (Cir. Ct. of Cook Cty, Ill., 2009, Judge Goldberg) (Pepsico awarded attorneys fees) (Trademark)
Bayer Healthcare, LLC v. BioRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Opposition No. 91184031 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
Kohler Company (regarding Toilets), challenged by American Standard Brands, Case No. 5000 (National Advertising Division and National Advertising Review Board) (Advertising)
Frank Nemirofsky v. Seok Ki Kim and STV Asia, Ltd., Case No. 3:07-cv-02769) (N.D. Cal. 2009) (Breach of Contract)
Darden Concepts, Inc. v. Pennant Foods Company, Opposition No. 91188582 (TTAB 2009) (Opposition by owner of Red Lobster’s “ENDLESS SHRIMP” mark; abandonment of application) (Trademark)
MasterCard International, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2008-2008, D2008-1999, D2008-1969, D2008-1968, D2008-1945, D2008-1942, D2008-1941, D2008-1940, D2008-1927, D2008-1926, D2008-1785, D2008-1707, D2008-1706, D2008-1295, D2008-1052, D2008-0866, D2008-0704, D2008-0703, D2008-0702, D2008-0701, D2008-0697, D2008-0696, D2008-0325, D2008-0324, D2008-0198, D2008-0197, D2008-0196 (WIPO 2008) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Peabody Management, Inc. v. Peabody Painting & Waterproofing, Inc., C.A. No. 2:2007-cv-02675-dkv (W.D. Tenn. 2007) (Judge Donald) (on behalf of Plaintiff, obtained permanent injunction on consent; confidential settlement) (Trademark Infringement)
EMC Corporation v. Proview Electronics Co., Ltd., Cancellation No. 92050000 (TTAB 2009) (Cancellation granted) (Trademark)
EMC Corporation v. Proview Technology, Inc., Cancellation No. 92050001 (TTAB 2009) (Cancellation granted) (Trademark)
Sunkist Growers Inc. v. Dover Publications, Inc., Case No. 5:09-cv-01708 (C.D. Cal. 2009) (Trademark Infringement)
Paxar Americas, Inc. v. SPX Corporation, Opposition No. 91173386 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
Paxar Americas, Inc. v. SPX Corporation, Cancellation No. 92046656 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products, LP v. Nextep, Inc. and Samuel L. Paul, Case No. 1:2008-cv-00567 (S.D. Ohio 2009, Judge Barrett) (Unfair Competition)
Paxar Corporation v. Kap Graphics, Case No. 1:1993-cv-05082 (N.D. Ill. 2009, Judge Bucklo) (Paxar awarded $2 million in damages plus attorneys’ fees) (Patents)
Thanco Products & Imports, Inc. v. George Vlasios Kontos, Case No. 4:08-cv-03046 (S.D. Tex. 2009) (Trademark Infringement)
BP P.L.C. v. Meridian Transportation Resources, LLC, Opposition No. 91187159 (TTAB 2009) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
American College of Trial Lawyers v. Givens, John, Case No. D2008-1813 (WIPO 2009) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Cornerstone Architects, Inc., v. Lakeland Development Group, Inc., et. al., Case No. 1:2007-cv-07043 (N. D. Ill. 2009, Judge Darrah) (Copyright Infringement)
Weiner v. JMBP Inc., Opposition No. 91170202 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark Opposition)
Ford Motor Company v. Safir GT 40 Spares, Limited, Opposition No. 91159033 (TTAB 2009) (Trademark)
J & J Snack Foods Corporation v. Mick Daniels, Opposition No. B 1128752 (OHIM – EU 2009) (Opposition rejected) (Trademark)
Workhorse Custom Chassis, LLC v. Performance Specialists, LLC, Opposition No. 91184804 (TTAB 2009) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Gateway, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2008 0051, D2008 0493, D2008 0063, D2008 0054, D2008 0062, D2008 0053, D2008 0485, D2008-1821 (WIPO 2008) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Ticketmaster Corporation (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2008 0051, D2008 0579, D2008 0665, D2008 0578, D2008 0577, D2008 0439, D2008 0350, D2008 0349, D2008 0388, D2008 1330, D2008 1331, D2008 1479, D2008 1494, D2008 1495, D2008 1491, D2008 1509, D2008 1519, D2008 1510, D2008 1655 (WIPO 2008) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Craftsmen Limousine, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., 2005 WL 2321662 (W.D. Mo. 2008, Judge Whipple) (JURY TRIAL) (Unfair Competition, Trade Dress)
Pepsico, Inc. et al v. Irie Motivations, Inc. et al, Case No. 2:2008-cv-02242 (C.D. Cal. 2008, Judge Lew) (Pepsico awarded $168,000 in damages plus attorneys’ fees) (Trademark Infringement)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. v. Qiagen GmbH, Opposition No. 91169930 (TTAB 2008) (Trademark)
Ticketmaster Corp. v. Darling, Bob, Case No. D00006454 (Nominet UK Dispute Resolution Service 2008) (domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Advocate Health Care Network v. Healthcare Advocates, Inc., Opposition Nos. 91173245 and 91185174 (TTAB 2008) (Trademark)
Illinois Tool Works v. Phoenix American Holdings, Inc., Case No. 2:2008-cv-05721 (C.D. Cal. 2008, Judge Snyder) (Trademark Infringement)
SWIMC, Inc. v. Hy-Tech Thermal Solutions LLC and Hy-Tech Distributors, Inc., Case No. 1:08-cv-0084-SLR (D. Del. 2008, J. Robinson) (Trademark Infringement)
Reliant Technologies, Inc. v. Downtown Medical, LLC and Mark K. Sachs, Case No. 08-22882-CIV-Jordan/McAiley (S.D. Fl. 2008; J. Jordan) (Trademark Infringement)
Reliant Technologies, Inc. v. Robert L. McDaniel, Case NO. C 3:08-cv-2515 MMC (N.D. Ca. 2008, J. Chesney) (Trademark, ACPA)
Robert J. Corr v. PepsiCo, Inc., et al., Case No. 105823 (Il. Sup. Ct. 2008) Case Nos. 06-2251, 07-0004, 07-1277 (Ill Appl. Ct. 1st Dist.) (affirming dismissal of six trademark and fraud claims brought against PepsiCo) (Trademark Infringement)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Star Importers & Wholesalers, Inc., Case No. 1:2008-cv-01733 (N.D. Ga. 2008, Judge Martin) (Trademark Infringement)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Freightliner Cascadia), Case No. 4905 (9/8/08) (represented Navistar, Inc.(formerly International Truck and Engine Corporation) before the National Advertising Division (NAD) regarding Daimler Trucks’ advertised fuel savings claims, resulting in NAD’s recommendation that the claims be discontinued) (Advertising)
Praxair, Inc. and Praxair Technology v. Milner-Fenwick Inc., Opposition No. 91177015 (TTAB 2008) (Trademark)
Vulcan Golf, LLC v. Google, Inc. et al. (including Internet REIT), 552 F.Supp.2d 752 and 2008 WL 2959951 (N.D. Ill. 2008, Judge Manning) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology, Trademark Infringement)
Hope Family Vineyards, Pty, Ltd. v. Hope Wine, LLC, Case No. 1:2008-cv-03246 (N.D. Ill. 2008, Judge Lindberg) (preliminary injunction) (Trademark Infringement)
Cirrus System, LLC v. Salvia Corporation, Case No. D2008-0695 (WIPO 2008) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
EMC Corporation v. Triangle Medical Solutions, Opposition No. 91181803 (TTAB 2008) (Case settled, opposition dismissed without prejudice) (Trademark)
Ford Motor Company v. Bhuvaneshwari Foundry, Opposition No. AMD-56686 (Trade Marks Registry, Ahmedabad, India, 2008) (Ford trademark held to be a “well known mark in relation to any goods or services,” the leading famous mark case in India) (Trademark)
Northern Trust Co. v. J.P. Morgan Chase, Case No. 1:2008-cv-00297 (N.D. Ill. 2008, Judge Hart) (preliminary injunction) (Trademark Infringement)
Ticketmaster Corporation (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2008-0579, D2008-0578, D2008-0577, D2008-0439, D2008-0350, D2008-0349 (WIPO 2008) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Slazengers Ltd. v. The Sports Authority, Inc., Case No. 1:2007-cv-01024 (E.D. Va. 2008, Judge O’Grady) (gray market golf ball case) (Trademark)
Internet REIT, Inc. v. Mighty Net, Inc., Cancellation No. 92048728 (TTAB 2008) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Los Potros Distribution Center, LLC, 2008 WL 2225752 (D. Ariz. 2008, Judge Campbell) (PepsiCo awarded $95,000 in damages plus attorneys’ fees) (Trademark Infringement)
Bayer HealthCare LLC v. Bortec Biomedical Ltd., Cancellation No. 92046818 (TTAB 2008) (Trademark)
Gateway, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2008-0493, D2008-0485, D2008-0063, D2008-0054, D2008-0052, D2008-0051 (WIPO 2008) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Ticketmaster Corp. v. DeVane, Case No. 7:2007-cv-00196 (E.D.N.C. 2008, Judge Fox) (Recovered ticketmastgerevent.com and enjoined defendant) (Cybersquatting)
Medline Industries, Inc. v. Strategic Commercial Solutions, Inc., 553 F.Supp.2d 979 (N.D. Ill. 2008, Judge Castillo) ($4.5 million awarded to Medline Industries) (Trademark Infringement)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. v. BANKSYS, societe anonyme, Opposition No. 91181545 (TTAB 2008) (XENTURION v. TURION, Judgment for Opposer) (Trademark)
The Buona Companies, L.L.C. v. AFC Enterprises, Case No. 1:2008-cv-00757 (N.D. Ill. 2008, Judge Bucklo) (Trademark Infringement)
ACT, Inc. v. 9008 Group, Inc., Opposition No. 91181760 (TTAB 2008) (Applicant amended services) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Señor Express LLC, Case No. 5:2008-cv-04004 (N.D. Iowa 2008, Judge Bennet) (Gray Market Enforcement, Trademark Infringement)
Ford Motor Co. v. Manheim Auctions, Inc., Opposition No. 91173930 (TTAB 2008) (Trademark)
Ticketmaster Corp. v. Whiteman, Case No. 2:2007-cv-02422 (D. Ariz. 2008, Judge Bolton) (Recovered azticketmaster.com and enjoined defendant) (Cybersquatting, Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Gotera, Inc., Case No. 4:2007-cv-03436 (S.D. Tex. 2008, Judge Gilmore) (Trademark Infringement)
Kimberly-Clark Corporation v. Medline Industries, Inc., Case No. 1:2007-cv-03121 (N.D. Ill. 2008, Judge Dow) (Trademark Infringement)
Expedia, Inc. v. T W, Case No. FA0712001124315 (NAF 2008) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Ticketmaster Corp. v. Chernow, Case No. 3:2007-cv-06075 (N.D. Cal. 2008, Judge Ware) (Recovered bigticketmaster.com and enjoined defendant) (Cybersquatting)
Matson & Isom Technology Consulting v. Dell Inc., Case No. 2:08-cv-00683 (E.D. Cal. 2008) (Trademark Infringement)
Western Golf Association v. Chi-Young Cho & Wha-Seok Yang, Opposition No. 40-2008-1387 (Korean Intellectual Property Office 2008) (Trademark)
Ticketmaster Corporation, Case No. D2007 1921 (WIPO 2007) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2007 1439, D2007 1440 (WIPO 2007) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Venetian Casino Resort, LLC, Case No. D2007 0048 (WIPO 2007) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Case No. D2007 0804 (WIPO 2007) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Franchise Services, Inc., Case No. FA0702000913862 (NAF 2007) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Chatik Enterprises, Inc., Case No. 2:2007-cv-04353 (C.D. Cal. 2007, Judge Schiavelli) (Trademark Infringement)
Santa Margherita v. Vintwood International, Case No. 1:2006-cv-05913 (N.D. Ill. 2007, Judge Gettleman) (Trade Dress)
Internet REIT, Inc. v. Gittoes, Cancellation No. 92047556 (TTAB 2007) (Cancellation granted) (Trademark)
Darden Concepts, Inc. v. G.S. Color Import, Ltd. , Opposition No. 91178515 (TTAB 2007) (BAHAMA BREEZE v. BAHAMA BREEZE; Judgment for Darden for its Bahama Breeze restaurants) (Trademark)
Vanlines.com LLC v. Movers.com, Case No. 1:2006-cv-14250 (S.D.N.Y. 2007, Judge Chin) (Case dismissed) (Trade Dress)
Expedia, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA0710001088989, FA0708001059641, FA0708001053504, FA0707001026464, FA0706001021106, FA0705000995669, FA0705000991075, FA0705000990335FA0704000970858, FA0704000954076, FA0702000925402, FA0701000903078, FA0701000904266, FA0701000881130, FA0701000882386, FA0612000873346, FA0612000873343, FA0612000864664 (NAF 2007) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Microsoft Corporation v. Intertainer, Inc., Cancellation No. 92047551 (TTAB 2007) (Trademark)
Hospira Inc. v. Texas International Property Associates, NAF Case No. FA0704000959934 (NAF 2007) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Carnival Plc v. DRS Expired Domain, Case No. D2007-0808 (WIPO 2007) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Bayer Corp. v. Germaine Laboratories, Inc., Cancellation No. 92046832 (TTAB 2007) (Trademark)
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. v. Rames Gangaram, Case NO. FA0703000852182 (NAF 2007) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation v. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, 2007 WL 2875232 (N.D. Ill. 2007, Judge Kendall) (Trademark Infringement)
Atlantic Richfield Company v. ATCO Ltd., Opposition No. 91168706 (TTAB 2007) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. J.K. Distributors, Inc., 2007 WL 2852647 (C.D. Cal. 2007, Judge Cooper) (Gray Market Enforcement, Trademark Infringement)
Credo Technology Corporation v. IQ Management Corporation, Case No. D2007-0833 (WIPO 2007) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Carnival Plc (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA0706000997910, FA0706001015446, FA0706000997970, FA0706000997916, FA0706000997973, FA0706001015100, FA070600097923, FA0706000997914, FA0706000997909 (NAF 2007) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Danone Asia Pte. Ltd. & Amoy Food Ltd. v. Best Food Services Inc., Case No. 1:2005-cv-04999 (N.D. Ill. 2007, Judge Moran) (counterfeit soy sauce seized and distribution enjoined) (Trademark Infringement)
U. S. Cellular Corp. v. T-Mobile USA, Inc., Case No. 1:2007-cv-01153 (N.D. Ill. 2007, Judge St. Eve) (Advertising)
Carnival Plc v. Sebastian Szerer, Case No. D2007-0807 (WIPO 2007) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. #1 Wholesale, LLC, Lime Lite Fashions Inc. and Sahni Enterprises Inc., 84 U.S.P.Q.2d 1040 (N.D. Ga. 2007, Judge Batten) (PepsiCo awarded temporary restraining order, injunction, recall and damages) (Trademark Infringement)
Ford Motor Co. v. Izachak Levy et al., Case No. 1:2004-cv-08356 (N.D. Ill 2007, Judge St. Eve) (Ford awarded injunction and damages) (Anti-counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement)
Pusateri v. Cooley et al., Case No. 2005-L-002693 (Circuit Court of Cook County, Judge Flanagan) (Defamation)
Paxar Americas Inc. v. eNom Inc., 84 U.S.P.Q.2d 1730 (National Arbitration Forum 2007) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Advocate Health Care Network v. Health Advocate, Inc., Cancellation Nos. 92044852 and 92046883 (TTAB 2007) (Trademark)
Pepsico, Inc. v. Distribuidora La Matagalpa, Inc., 510 F.Supp.2d 1110 (S.D. Fla. 2007, Judge Moore) (Gray Market Enforcement, Trademark Infringement)
Gateway, Inc. v. Evalue Technology, Opposition No. 91169415 (TTAB 2007) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Cielo e Terr S.p.A. v. Blavod Extreme Spirits, Opposition No. 91172149 (TTAB 2007) (Proceeding dismissed with prejudice) (Trademark)
3COM Corp. v. 3COM Services, LLC, Case No. 3:2006-cv-02997 (N.D. Ohio 2007, Judge Carr) (Trademark)
Popular Enterprises, LLC (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA070100887642, FA070100890762, FA070100892424 (NAF 2007) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Country Creations v. Banwart, Opposition No. 91173418 (TTAB 2007) (Proceeding dismissed with prejudice) (Trademark)
ACT, Inc. v. Destra Consulting, Opposition No. 91172433 (TTAB 2007) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Tyco Flow Control, Inc. v. Victaulic Co., Opposition No. 91170447 (TTAB 2007) (Trademark)
Energy Intelligence Group, Inc. v. BP America, Inc., Case No. 1:2005-cv-08314 (S.D.N.Y. 2007, Judge Cedarbaum) (Copyright Infringement)
Spansion LLC v. Esalk LLC, Case No. D2007-1237 (WIPO 2007) (domain transferred) (ADR, arbitration, Mediation, and Expert Witnesses)
Hamedani v. Bayer Corp., Case No. 3:2005-cv-02781 (N.D. Cal. 2006, Judge Jenkins) (General)
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Case No. DIR2006 0005 (WIPO 2006) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Linear Technology Corp. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2006 0699, D2006 1382 (WIPO 2006) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Las Vegas Sands, LLC (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2006 0982, D2006 1377, D2006 0979, D2006 0981, D2006 0978, D2006 0980 (WIPO 2006) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Gateway, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2006 0913, D2006 0604, (WIPO 2006) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Zagat Survey, LLC, Case No. FA0311000210304 (NAF 2006) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Ticketmaster Corporation (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA0608000783217, FA0607000744436, FA0608000783217 (NAF 2006) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA0605000706689, FA0603000664931 (NAF 2006) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA0605000706689, FA0603000664931 (NAF 2006) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Expedia, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA0611100839813, FA0611000836960, FA0611000831138, FA0610000827672, FA0610000819788, FA0610000823228, FA0610000817308, FA0610000817906, FA0610000817182, FA0608000775183, FA0607000744567, FA0606000728555, FA0606000728482, FA0605000713759, FA0605000713698, FA0605000713702, FA0603000669287, FA0602000638204, FA0602000638211, FA0601000619465, FA0602000637951, FA0512000612060, FA0512000610151, FA0612000612065, FA0512000612052, FA0512000608223(NAF 2006) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Atlantic Richfield Company et al. v. G&G Oil & Gas Corp., Case No. 3:2005-cv-01067 (M.D. Tenn. 2006, Judge Campbell) (Trademark, Trade Dress Infringement)
Pepsico, Inc. v. Productos Nicaraguenses Corp., 2006 WL 3940591 (S.D. Fla. 2006, Judge Gold) (Gray Market) (Trademark Infringement)
U. S. Cellular Corp. v. T-Mobile USA, Inc., Case No. 1:2006-cv-06282 (N.D. Ill. 2006, Judge Gettleman) (General)
Popular Enterprises, LLC v. Sung-A Jang, Case No. FA0610000811921 (NAF 2006) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
The Happy Chef, Inc. v. Chefwear, Inc., Cancellation No. 92044105 (TTAB 2006) (Proceeding dismissed with prejudice) (Trademark)
Chefwear, Inc. v. Pierce Sales Co., Inc., Cancellation No. 92045880 (TTAB 2006) (Registration cancelled) (Trademark)
SWIMC, Inc. v. Fine Paints of Europe, Inc., Case No. 1:2006-cv-00194, (D. Del. 2006, Judge Farnan, Jr.) (Trademark)
Fashion Seal v. Chefwear, Cancellation No. 92044193 (TTAB 2006) (Cancellation dismissed with prejudice) (Trademark)
Popular Enterprises, LLC v. Domainsource.com, Case No. FA0608000781931 (NAF 2006) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Paxar Americas, Inc. v. Zebra Technologies Corporation, Case No. 3:2003-cv-00142 (S.D. Ohio 2006, Judge Rice) (Trademark Infringement)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. C. Tocco Wholesale Produce, Inc., Case No. 2:2006-cv-10390 (E.D. Mich. 2006, Judge Hood) (Counterfeiting)
300 Below v. Benelli USA Corp. (Beretta), Case No. 2:2006-cv-02056 (C.D. Ill. 2006, Judge McCuskey) (Trademark Infringement)
BP America, Inc. v. Patel, Case No. 1:2006-cv-00606 (S.D. Ind. 2006, Judge McKinney) (Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement)
Rhino’s Energy Drink and Food AG v. Rhino USA Inc., Case No. 1:2005-cv-06265 (S.D.N.Y. 2006, Judge Casey) (Trademark)
Advocate Health Care Network v. Health Advocate, Inc., Cancellation No. 92045208 (TTAB 2006) (Trademark)
Swiss Reinsurance Company v. M Financial Holdings, Inc., Opposition Nos. 91165001 and 91165629, Cancellation No. 92044292 (TTAB 2006) (Trademark)
The Concentrate Manufacturing Company of Ireland v. ESPI Trading Inc., Opposition No. 91165916 (TTAB 2006) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. St. Pierre, Case No. 2:2006-cv-10391 (E.D. Mich. 2006, Judge Rosen) (PepsiCo awarded injunction and damages) (Counterfeiting)
ChevronTexaco Corp. v. Castrol Ltd., Opposition No. 91156899 (TTAB 2006) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Beverages & More, Inc., Case No. 2:2005-cv-07676 (C.D. Cal. 2006, Judge Otero) (Trademark Infringement)
BSH Home Appliances Corp. v. AJ Madison Corp., Case No. 1:2005-cv-04127 (E.D.N.Y. 2006, Judge Vitaliano) (Trademark Infringement)
Hansen Beverage Company v. Rockstar, Inc, 2:06-cv-00733 (D. Nev. 2006) (Trademark, Trade Dress Infringement)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Laish Israeli Food Products, Inc., Case No. 1:2004-cv-04504 (E.D.N.Y. 2006, Judge Gershon) (Gray Market Enforcement, Trademark Infringement)
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Case No. D2005 0699 (WIPO 2005) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Gateway, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA0506000491742, FA0506000491749, FA0506000491749 (NAF 2005) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Ticketmaster Corp., Case No. FA0508000528200 (NAF 2005) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
FF Acquisition Corp. v. Pacific Cycle L.L.C. and Torpedo Sports USA, Inc., Case No. 1:2003-cv-00257 (N.D. Miss. 2005, Judge Davidson) (Trademark Infringement)
BP Products N.A., Inc. v. Sandhu Petroleum, Inc., Case No. 1:2005-cv-00586 (N.D. Ill. 2005, Judge Gettleman) (Trademark Infringement)
Ticketmaster Corp. v. Hotline Entertainment, Inc., Case No. DCA-881-CIRA (Canadian Internet Registration Authority 2005) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Diaz Wholesale & Manufacturing Co., Inc., Case No. 1:2005-cv-01043 (N.D. Ga. 2005, Judge Duffey) (Gray Market Enforcement, Trademark Infringement)
Expedia, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA0508000538533, FA0507000520654, FA0507000518046, FA0504000465292, FA0505000482611, FA0504000467054, FA0503000442294, FA0502000429084, FA0412000381271 (NAF 2005) (Domain names transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. v. Independent Machine Service of Minnesota, Inc., Case No. 3:2001-cv-00181 (S.D. Ohio 2001, Judge Rice, 2005) (JURY TRIAL) (Monarch awarded $3.35 million) (Unfair Competition, Patents)
Ford Motor Co. v. Money Makers Automotive Surplus, Inc., 2005 WL 2464715 (D. Neb. 2007, Judge Bataillon) (Ford awarded $5 million in damages) (Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement)
Singletary, et al v. GMRI, Inc., Case No. 1:2004-cv-20517 (S.D. Fla. 2005, Judge Martinez) (General)
Nike Inc v. La Porte Holdings Inc., Case No. 2:2005-cv-01350 (C.D. Cal. 2005, Judge Cooper) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Mexico Wholesale, Case No. 4:2005-cv-40101 (E.D. Mich. 2005, Judge Gadola) (Gray Market Enforcement, Trademark Infringement)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. AC Foods Wholesale, Case No. 3:2005-cv-01314 (N.D. Cal. 2005, Judge James) (Gray Market Enforcement, Trademark Infringement)
Dell Computer Corp. v. Delcomp, Inc., Cancellation No. 92040515 (TTAB 2005) (Trademark)
Darden Corp. et al (Olive Garden) v. IHOP Corp., Case No. 6:2004-cv-00149 (M.D. Fla. 2005, Judge Sharp) (on behalf of Plaintiff, use of offending mark halted; confidential settlement) (Trademark Infringement)
Popular Enterprises, LLC v. Webcom Media Group, Case No. 3:2003-cv-00565 (E.D. Tenn. 2005, Judge Phillips) (Judgment for client after creating new 6th Cir. law on service of process) (Internet)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Koninklijke Ahold NV, Opposition No. 91123804 (TTAB 2005) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Emachines, Inc. v. Samtack Computer, Opposition No. 91162784 (TTAB 2005) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
BSH Home Appliances, et al v. Distribution Direct, et al, Case No. 2:2002-cv-00306 (D. Utah 2005, Judge Benson) (Trademark Infringement)
Expedia, Inc. v. PMH Capital Limited c/o Paul Hill, Case No. 442294 (National Arbitration Forum 2005) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Expedia, Inc. v. Compaid, Case No. 520654 (National Arbitration Forum 2005) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Ford Motor Co. v. Mill Supply, Inc., Case No. 2:2004-cv-71120 (E.D. Mich. 2005, Judge Cleland) (Keyword Advertising) (Trademark, Copyright, False Advertising)
Celsis, Inc. v. Biotrace, Inc., Case No. 1:2002-cv-00900 (S.D. Ohio 2005, Judge Weber) (Advertising)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. El Jarocho, Inc., Case No. 1:2004-cv-01708 (S.D. Ind. 2005, Judge Young) (Trademark Infringement)
Paxar Americas, Inc. f/k/a Monarch Marking Systems v. Cosco, Inc. d/b/a Garvey Office Products, Case No. 3:2003-cv-00245 (S.D. Ohio 2005, Judge Ovington) (Unfair Competition)
Gateway, Inc. v. Electric Power Research, Opposition No. 91162057 (TTAB 2005) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Expedia, Inc. v. Leisure Tours Int’l c/o John Sullivan, Case No. 381271 (National Arbitration Forum 2005) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
JLJ Inc. v. Santa’s Best Craft LLC and Monogram Licensing, Inc., Case No. 3:2002-cv-00513 (S.D. Ohio 2005, Judge Rose) (Trademark infringement and false advertising case over seasonal holiday lights packaging and branding; settled after fact and expert discovery and mediation) (Trademark, Advertising)
JLJ Inc. v. Santa’s Best Craft LLC and Monogram Licensing, Inc., Case No. 3:2002-cv-00513 (S.D. Ohio 2005, Judge Rose) (Trademark Infringement)
Emachines, Inc. v. Overstock.com, Opposition No. 91163235 (TTAB 2005) (Defendant withdrew trademark application) (Trademark)
In Re Certain Automotive Measuring Devices and Products Containing Same and Bezels for Such Devices, Case No. 337-TA-494 (International Trade Commission 2005) (settled by agreement after months of discovery) (Trade Dress)
Ticketmaster Corp. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2004 0060, D2004 0400 (WIPO 2004) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Match.com, LP, Case No. D2004 0230 (WIPO 2004) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Case No. D2004 0260 (WIPO 2004) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA0409000328532, FA0408000307330 (NAF 2004) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Baldwin Piano Inc. v. Deutsche Wurlitzer GmbH, 392 F.3d 881 (7th Cir. 2004, Judge Easterbrook) (Licensing)
GMRI and Darden Corp. v. Seasons Restaurant, Inc. , Opposition No. 91158488 (TTAB 2004) (SEASONS v. SEASONS, Judgment for Darden, operator of Seasons 52 restaurants) (Trademark)
Grand Vehicle Works Holdings Corp. v. Mill Supply, Inc., Case No. 1:2004-cv-01915 (N.D. Ill. 2004, Judge Conlon) (Trademark, Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Knorr-Bremse Systeme Fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH v. Dana Corporation, 383 F.3d 1337 (Fed. Cir. 2004, en banc) (Amicus Curiae brief filed on behalf of the ABA regarding attorney-client privilege) (General)
Bayer Healthcare LLC v. Nagrom, Inc., 2004 U.S. Dist. Lexis 19454, 72 U.S.P.Q.2d 1751 (D. Kan. 2004, Judge Vratil) (Trademark Infringement)
Expedia, Inc. v. Huang, Chen, Case No. FA0407000291451 (NAF 2004) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Gateway, Inc. v. Emma J. Barkuloo Trust, Opposition No. 91115538 (TTAB 2004) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Trueque Trading Corp., Inc., Case No. 5:2000-cv-00026 (S.D. Tex. 2004, Judge Ellison) (Trademark Infringement)
Medline Industries, Inc. v. Medline Products Co., 2004 WL 1921020 (N.D. Ill. 2004, Judge Brown) (Trademark Infringement)
Eugene Singletary and Restaurant at the Falls, Inc. v. GMRI, Inc., Case No. 04-20517-CIV- (S.D. Fla. 2004, Judge Martinez) (confidential settlement) (Trademark Infringement, Dilution)
Gateway, Inc. v. Entridia Corporation, Opposition No. 91125577 (TTAB 2004) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Nike Inc. v. Circle Group Internet Inc., 318 F.Supp.2d 688 (N.D. Ill. 2004, Judge Gettleman) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Gateway, Inc. v. SWP Net Inc., Cancellation No. 92040500 (TTAB 2004) (Cancellation granted) (Trademark)
Expedia, Inc. v. Schiff, Karen L., Opposition No. 91154173 (TTAB 2004) (Case settled and dismissed without prejudice) (Trademark)
BSH Home Appliances Corp. v. Big John’s Health Center, Case No. 4:2003-cv-00138 (D. Idaho 2004, Judge Winmill) (Trademark Infringement)
Gateway, Inc. v. Group III International Ltd., by assignment from Gateway Luggage Co., Inc., Cancellation No. 92042393 (TTAB 2004) (Registration cancelled) (Trademark)
Old World Industries, Inc. and SplitFire International, Inc. v. Auto Meter Products, Inc., Opposition No. 91150094 (TTAB 2004) (Trade Dress)
Cerveceria Del Pacifico, S.A. de C.V. v. Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Opposition No. 91107134 (TTAB 2004) (Trademark)
Gateway, Inc. v. The Linksys Group, Inc., Opposition No. 91155818 (TTAB 2004) (Trademark)
Expedia, Inc. v. Jackson, Albert, Case No. FA0311000214461 (NAF 2004) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Rudnicki v. WPNA 1490 AM, et al, Case No. 1:2004-cv-05719 (N.D. Ill. 2004, Judge Moran) (Copyright)
Ticketmaster Corp. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2003 0905, D2003 0397, D2003 0346 (WIPO 2003) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Match.com, LP (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2003 0505, D2003 0510 (WIPO 2003) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Gateway, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2003 0261, D2003 0257 (WIPO 2003) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Case No. D2003 0933 (WIPO 2003) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
BSH Home Appliances Corp. v. Krakowski, Case No. 2:2003-cv-71311 (E.D. Mich. 2003, Judge Cleland) (Trademark Infringement)
Expedia, Inc. v. Daniel Melnechuk, Cancellation No. 92040211 (TTAB 2003) (Case settled) (Trademark Infringement)
Popular Enterprises, LLC v. American Consumers First, Case No. D2003-0742 (WIPO 2003) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Expedia, Inc. v. Commerce Capital Group LLC, Opposition No. 91124292 (TTAB 2003) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Expedia, Inc. v. Inceptor, Inc., Opposition No. 91152012 (TTAB 2003) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Peabody Management v. Sunburst Hospitality, et al, Case No. 8:2003-cv-00509 (D. Md. 2003, Judge Chasanow) (confidential settlement) (Trademark Infringement)
Medline Industries, Inc. v. Medline Rx Financial, LLC, 218 F.R.D. 170 (N.D. Ill. 2003, Judge Castillo) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Petro-Canada v. Castrol Ltd. and Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants, Inc., Case No. 1:2003-cv-02884 (S.D.N.Y. 2003, Judge Stein) (Trademark Infringement)
Bretford Mfg., Inc. v. Smith System Mfg. Co., 286 F.Supp.2d 969 (N.D. Ill. 2003, Judge Grady) (Trade Dress)
Gateway, Inc. v. Netgateway, Inc., Opposition No. 91119728 (TTAB 2003) (Trademark)
Reiman Publications, LLC v. Alliant Foodservice, Inc., Opposition No. 91124811 (TTAB 2003) (Proceeding dismissed with prejudice) (Trademark)
S-B Power Tool Company v. Ryobi Technologies, Inc., Case No. 1:2002-cv-01056 (N.D. Ill. 2003, Judge Norgle, Sr.) (Trademark Infringement)
The Straumann Co. v. Lifecore Biomedical, Inc., Case No. 1:2000-cv-10602 (D. Mass. 2003, Judge Lindsay) (Trademark Infringement)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. First Indo-American Corp., Case No. 2:2003-cv-04605 (C.D. Cal. 2003, Judge Otero) (Gray Market Enforcement, Trademark Infringement)
March Madness Athletic Ass’n, L.L.C. v. Netfire, Inc., 310 F.Supp.2d 786 (N.D. Tex 2003, Judge Buchmeyer) (Trademark Infringement)
Gateway, Inc. v. Wireless Retail, Opposition No. 91156742 (TTAB 2003) (Trademark)
Alliant Foodservice, Inc. v. Reiman Publications, L.L.C., Opposition No. 91121606 (TTAB 2003) (Trademark)
World Book, Inc. v. Worldbookdealers.com Limited, Case No. 1:2002-cv-06937 (N.D. Ill. 2003, Judge Norgle, Sr.) (Trademark Infringement)
Syngenta Crop Protection v. Bayer Corporation, Opposition No. 91124759 (TTAB 2003) (Trademark)
Gateway, Inc. v. Ishoni Networks, Opposition No. 91125572 (TTAB 2003) (Trademark)
Gateway, Inc. v. Netgateway, Inc., Opposition No. 91119791 (TTAB 2003) (Trademark)
Gateway, Inc. v. Netgateway Corp., Opposition No. 91121354 (TTAB 2003) (Trademark)
Gateway, Inc. v. Netgateway, Inc., Opposition No. 91119722 (TTAB 2003) (Trademark)
Netgateway Inc. v. Gateway, Inc., Cancellation No. 92031240 (TTAB 2003) (Proceeding dismissed with prejudice) (General)
Bayer Corp. v. Custom School Frames, LLC, 259 F.Supp.2d 503 (E.D. La. 2003, Judge McNamara) (Trademark Infringement)
Expedia, Inc. v. Richard Mandanice, Case No. FA0302000146598 (NAF 2003) (Domain name transferred to client) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
NEC Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America, Inc. v. ViewSonic Corp., Case No. 1:2002-cv-08304 (N.D. Ill. 2003, Judge Schenkier) (Advertising)
The McNeill Group, Inc. v. Landmark Education Corp., Case No. 0:2000-cv-06659 (S.D. Fla. 2003, Judge Ferguson) (Copyright Infringement)
Workhorse Custom Chassis, LLC v. F. Barkow Inc., Cancellation No. 92040860 (TTAB 2003) (Trademark)
F. Barkow Inc. v. Workhorse Custom Chassis, Opposition No. 91120710 (TTAB 2003) (Proceeding dismissed with prejudice) (Trademark)
DeJohn v. The .TV Corp. Intern., 245 F.Supp.2d 913 (N.D. Ill. 2003, Judge Manning) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. National Beverage Corporation, Case No. 0:2002-cv-61074 (S.D. Fla. 2003, Judge Marra) (Trademark Infringement)
Ticketmaster Corp. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2002 0992, D2002 01018, D2002 0944, D2002 0167, D2002 0166, D2002 0165 (WIPO 2002) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Case No. DBIZ2002 00208 (WIPO 2002) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2002 0656, D2001 0243 (WIPO 2002) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. FA0206000114621, FA0204000112537, FA0204000112539, FA0112000102723 (NAF 2002) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. California Security Cans, 238 F.Supp.2d 1172 (C.D. Cal. 2002, Judge Manella) (PepsiCo awarded permanent injunction and $250,000 in liquidated damages) (Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement)
Gateway, Inc. v. International Data Group, Cancellation No. 92032845 (TTAB 2002) (Registration cancelled) (Trademark)
Griveas v. Amoco Oil Company, et al, Case No. 0:2002-cv-61072 (S.D. Fla. 2002) (Trademark Infringement)
Gateway, Inc. v. New Gateway, Inc., Opposition No. 91151284 (TTAB 2002) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Match.com, Inc. v. Justdate.com, Inc., Case No. 1:2002-cv-00297 (D. Md. 2002, Judge Davis) (General)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Monarch Business Forms, Opposition No. 91108225 (TTAB 2002) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Key3Media Events, Inc, Case No. 109E94243112R60 (NAF 2002) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Travelscape, Inc. v. Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc., Opposition No. 91124435 (TTAB 2002) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Plank, 2002 U.S. Dist. Lexis 14378 (C.D. Cal. 2002, Judge Manella) (PepsiCo awarded temporary restraining order, injunction and $40,000 in damages) (Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement)
Nike, Inc. v. NIKESHOPS.COM, Case No. 02-1546 (E.D. Va. 2002, Judge Lee) (action under Federal Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, successfully obtained transfer of domain from cybersquatter, notwithstanding prior counsel’s loss of UDRP proceeding) (Cybersquatting, Trademark Infringement)
Gateway, Inc. v. MacChina LLC, Opposition No. 91123947 (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Shack Foods of America v. GMRI, Inc., Case No. 03-11458 (D. Mass. 2003, Judge Wolf) (on behalf of Defendant, obtained dismissal of action) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Daniel H. Shooster v. BT Orlando, LP, Case No. 1:1999-cv-02048 (S.D. Fla. 2001, Judge Huck) and Opposition No. 91119471 (TTAB 2002) (Trademark Infringement)
Simon Property Group, L.P. v. mySimon, Inc., 282 F.3d 986 (7th Cir. 2002, Judges Flaum, Bauer and Evans) (Trademark Infringement)
Ford Motor Co. v. A.C. Car Group Ltd., 62 U.S.P.Q.2d 1701 (E.D. Mich. 2002, Judge Roberts) (Copyright Infringement)
Ford Motor Co. v. Factory Five Racing, Inc., 2002 WL 32155850 (D. Mass. 2002, Judge Zobel) (Trade Dress Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Moore North America, Opposition No. 91120982 (TTAB 2002) (Defendant abandoned application) (Trademark)
Gateway, Inc. v. Software Technologies, Opposition No. 91117912 (TTAB 2002) (Trademark)
Key3Media Events, Inc. v. Convention Connection, Inc., et al., 2002 WL 385546, (D. Nev. 2002, Judge Dawson) (final judgment in favor of Key3Media Events, Inc.) (Trademark Infringement)
Ticketmaster Corp. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2001 0252, D2001 0720, D2001 0720, D2001 0906, D2001 0716, D2001 1304, Dinfo2001 00485 0001, DINFO 2001 00148 00001 (WIPO 2001) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Key3Media Events, Inc., Case No. D2001 00004 (DTV2001 0004) (WIPO 2001) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Budget Rent a Car Corp. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2001 0772, D2001 1056, Dinfo2001 00058 00001 (Afilias Sunrise Registration Challenge) (WIPO 2001) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
AT&T Corp., Case No. D2001 1487 (WIPO 2001) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Case No. D2001 0243 (WIPO 2001) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
General Motors Corp. v. Fishcar Ltd, et al, Case no. 1:2001-cv-08296 (N.D. Ill., Judge Shadur) (Trademark Infringement)
Montblanc Simplo GmbH v. Savonnerie et Perfumerie Bernard, Case No. 1:2001-cv-01173 (E.D. Va. 2001, Judge Ellis, III) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
S-B Power Tool Co. v. Grizzly Ind. Inc., Case No. 1:2000-cv-08046 (N.D. Ill. 2001, Judge Nolan) (Trademark Infringement)
Gateway, Inc. v. AFX Technology Group, Opposition No. 91120401 (TTAB 2001) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Key3media Events v. Comdex.net, et al, Case No. 1:2000-cv-02149 (E.D. Va. 2001, Judge Cacheris) (General)
AT&T Corp. v. Caimmi, Case No. D2001-0541 (WIPO 2001) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
3COM Corp. v. Magitech, Inc., Case No. 5:2001-cv-20446 (N.D. Cal. 2001, Judge Ware) (General)
OneTravel.com, Inc. v. Expedia, Inc., Opposition No. 91122036 (TTAB 2001) (Proceeding dismissed) (Trademark)
Blake Bookstaff, re Lifestyle Fascination, Inc. v. Innerwise, Inc., John Doe #1 d/b/a Popularcategories.com, and John Does # 2-10, Case No. 3:2001-cv-00646 (D. N.J. 2001 Judge Brown, Jr.) (Trademark)
AT&T Corp. v. Woppies, Case No. D2000-1724 (WIPO 2001) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
H.S.W. Enterprises, Inc. v. Woo Lae Oak, Inc., Case No. 1:2000-cv-05582 (S.D.N.Y., 2001, Judge Baer) (Trademark)
AT&T Corp. v. Ondonk Partners, Case No. D2000-1723 (WIPO 2001) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Gateway, Inc. v. Ericsson Inc., Opposition No. 91121060 (TTAB 2001) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Spacenet, Inc. v. Spacenet, Inc., Case No. 6:2001-cv-00259 (M.D. Fla. 2001, Judge Conway) (Trademark)
John Zink Co. v. Zink, 241 F.3d 1256 (10th Cir. 2001, Judge Briscoe) (affirming award of attorneys’ fees to John Zink Co.) (Trademark Infringement)
Ford Motor Co. v. Cattco Marketing et al., Case No. 2:2000-cv-04672 (E.D. Pa. 2001) (final judgment in favor of Ford Motor Co.) (Trademark Infringement)
Gateway Systems, Inc. v. Gateway 2000, Inc., Opposition No. 91117634 (TTAB 2001) (Proceeding dismissed with prejudice) (Trademark)
Han Beauty Inc. v. Alberto-Culver Co., 236 F.3d 1333 (Fed. Cir. 2001, Judge Rader) (General)
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Case No. D2000 0002 (WIPO 2000) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Gateway, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2000 0767, D2000 0198, D2000 0106, D2000 0129, D2000 0109, D2008 0052 (WIPO 2000) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Ticketmaster Corporation (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2000 1551, D2000 1550 (WIPO 2000) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Budget Rent a Car Corp. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2000 0986, D2000 0663, D2000 1020 (WIPO 2000) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
General Electric Co. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2000 0394, D2000 0343, D2000 0344 (WIPO 2000) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Case No. D2000 0002 (WIPO 2000) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Gateway, Inc. (plaintiff in multiple cases for domain name infringement), Case Nos. D2000 0767, D2000 0198, D2000 0106, D2000 0129, D2000 0109, D2008 0052 (WIPO 2000) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
The Walt Disney Company v. Road Scholar, Inc., Opposition No. 91094557 (TTAB 2000) (Trademark)
Gateway, Inc. v. Gateway Systems, Inc., Case No. 1:200-cv-00316 (N.D. Ill. 2000, Judge Hibbler) (Trademark Infringement)
Adrien Arpel, Inc. v. California Fragrance Company, Cancellation No. 92025508 (TTAB 1998) (on behalf of Plaintiff, settled) (Trademark Infringement)
Chefwear, Inc. v. Success-Tailored Chefwear, Case No. 1:2000-cv-04607 (N.D. Ill. 2000, Judge Guzman) (Order of default judgment entered in favor of client, awarding injunctive relief, costs, disbursements and attorneys’ fees) (General)
Abtrax Pharmaceutical Company d/b/a Summitt Hill Laboratories v. Freudenberg & Company, Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP and Ford Motor Company, Case No. 1:1996-cv-01208 (S.D.N.Y. 2000, Judge Batts) (Proceeding dismissed) (Trademark)
Case Corp. v. MTD Products, Inc., Case No. 2:2000-cv-01064 (E.D. Wis. 2000, Judge Clevert, Jr.) (General)
Gateway 2000, Inc. v. Softbahn, Inc., Opposition No. 91112204 (TTAB 2000) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Healthcare Compare v. United Payors, et al, Case No. 1:1996-cv-02518 (N.D. Ill. 2000, Judge Moran) (on behalf of key non-party witness) (Unfair Competition)
Ford Plantation, LLC v. Black (Ford Motor Co., Third Party Plaintiff), 205 F.R.D. 698 (S.D. Ga. 2000, Judge Edenfield) (Unfair Competition)
Lucent Technologies Inc. v. Johnson, 56 U.S.P.Q.2d 1637 (C.D. Cal. 2000, Judge King) (settled by agreement during preliminary injunction and motion to dismiss hearing) (Trademark Infringement)
American Medical Association v. American Suzuki Motor Corp., Case No. 2:1999-cv-13205 (C.D. Cal. 2000, Judge Manella) (Copyright Infringement)
Bayer Corp. v. Selfcare Inc., Case No. 3:2000-cv-00040 (N.D. Ind. 2000, Judge Miller, Jr.) (Trademark Infringement)
Bretford Mfg. v. Smith System Mfg. Co., 116 F.Supp.2d 951 (N.D. Ill. 2000, Judge Grady) (awarding client summary judgment) (Trade Dress Infringement)
Classified Ventures, L.L.C. v. Softcell Marketing, Inc., 109 F.Supp.2d 898 (N.D. Ill. 2000, Judge Nolan) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Monarch Marking Systems v. GPOA, Cancellation No. 92029910 (TTAB 2000) (Cancellation granted) (Trademark)
Ford Motor Co. v. Ford Financial Solutions Inc., 55 U.S.P.Q.2d 1217 (N.D. Iowa 2000, Judge McManus) (Trademark Infringement)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Pacific Produce, Ltd., 2000 U.S. Dist. Lexis 12085 (D. Nev. 2000, Judge Pro) (Unfair Competition)
Chavez v. Arte Publico Press , 204 F.3d 601 (5th Cir. 2000, Judge Jones) (Amicus Curiae brief filed on behalf of AIPLA) (General)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Ortiz Mexi-Products, Inc., 2000 U.S. Dist. Lexis 1657 (N.D. Ill. 2000, Judges Keys and Manning) (PepsiCo awarded $37,000 in attorneys’ fees) (Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Monarch Business Forms, Case No. 3:1998-cv-00415 (S.D. Ohio 1999, Judge Merz) (Trademark Infringement)
Gateway 2000, Inc. v. Stew Leonard’s, Opposition No. 91104890 (TTAB 1999) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Lucent Information Management, Inc. v. Lucent Technologies, Inc., 1999 WL 1057262, 5 F.Supp.2d 238 and 986 F.Supp. 253 (D. Del. 1999, 1998 and 1997, Judge McKelvie) (summary judgment granted dismissing complaint) (Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Saramar Corporation, Opposition No. 91113544 (TTAB 1999) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Pulse EFT Association v. Sears Roebuck & Co., Case No. 4:1999-cv-02329 (S.D. Tex. 1999, Judge Hughes) (Trademark Infringement)
Lucent Information Management Inc. v. Lucent Technologies Inc., 186 F.3d 311 (3d Cir. 1999, Judge Greenberg) (summary judgment dismissing complaint) (Trademark Infringement)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Longmont Packing, Inc., 1999 U.S. Dist. Lexis 12811 (D. Colo. 1999, Judge Daniel) (Trademark Infringement)
Sara Lee Corporation v. Alliant Foodservice, Inc., Opposition No. 91111615 (TTAB 1999) (Proceeding dismissed without prejudice) (Trademark)
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. v. Britannica Home Fashions, Inc., Case No. 1:1998-cv-05689 (S.D.N.Y. 1999, Judge Patterson) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Triunfo-Mex, Inc.,, 189 F.R.D. 431 (C.D. Cal. 1999, Judge Paez) (PepsiCo awarded $60,000 in damages plus attorneys’ fees) (Trademark Infringement)
In Re: First Health Group, et al v. United Payors, Case No. 8:1999mc00019 (M.D. Fla. 1999, Judge Bucklew) (on behalf of key non-party witness) (Unfair Competition)
PepsiCo, Inc. v. Reyes, 70 F.Supp.2d 1057 (C.D. Cal. 1999, Judge Taylor) (Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Executone Information Systems, Inc., Opposition No. 91109730 (TTAB 1999) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Ariel Corporation, Opposition No. 91110523 (TTAB 1999) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Baxter International, Inc. v. Labrada Bodybuilding Nutrition, Inc., Opposition No. 91111280 (TTAB 1999) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Hot Wax, Inc. v. Turtle Wax, Inc., 191 F. 3d 813 (7th Cir. 1999, Judge Kanne) (Deceptive Trade)
Matthew Klujian & Sons, Inc. v. Peter Klujian, Amie Klujian, Peter Klujian Carpet Company, Inc. and Klujian Carpets & Cleaning, Inc., Case No. 1:1997-cv-08071 (N.D. Ill. 1998, Judge Denlow) (Trademark)
Road Less Traveled v. Roads Less Traveled, 49 U.S.P.Q.2d 1061 (N.D. Ill. 1998, Judge Anderson) (Trademark Infringement)
S Industries, Inc. v. Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc., 17 F.Supp.2d 775 (N.D. Ill. 1998, Judge Andersen) (Internet, E-Commerce and Computer Technology)
Darden Restaurants, Inc. v. Jeno F. Paulucci (D. Minn. 1998) (on behalf of Olive Garden restaurants against founder/owner of Jeno’s Pizza Roll product, settled successfully) (Declaratory Judgment, Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Electronic Data Systems, Opposition No. 91108180 (TTAB 1998) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
AT&T v. MCI (Between 1991 and 1998, Pattishall attorneys represented AT&T in over four hundred arbitration or mini-trials on false advertising claims) (ADR, arbitration, Mediation, and Expert Witnesses)
Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada v. SunAmerica Inc., 45 U.S.P.Q.2d 1621 (N.D. Ga. 1997, Judge Camp) (Trademark Infringement); see also 890 F.Supp. 1559 (N.D. Ga. 1994, Judge Camp) (Summary Judgment, Trademark Infringement)
Saban Entertainment, et al v. Rubie’s Costume Co., Case No. 1:1994-cv-03592 (E.D.N.Y. 1997, Judge Trager) (action involving infringing Power Rangers costumes, settled successfully) (Copyright Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Avon Products, Inc. v. S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc., 984 F.Supp. 768 (S.D.N.Y. 1997) (BENCH TRIAL-complaint and counterclaims dismissed) (Advertising Promotions)
Walker v. Taylorville Correctional Center, 129 F.3d 410 (7th Cir. 1997, Judge Wood) (Civil Rights Pro Bono Case)
Bob DeGabrielle & Associates, Inc. v. Florez & Florez, Case No. 2:1997-cv-00012 (E.D.N.C. 1997, Judge Howard) (action related to alleged copying of architectural drawings and works, settled) (Copyright Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Dowbrands L.P. v. Portland Software, Case No. IP97-0197 (S.D. Ind. 1997) (Trademark Infringement)
Intel Corporation v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Cyrix Inc., Case No. 1:1997-cv-00118 (D. Del. 1997, Judge Longobardi) (Unfair Competition)
Thomas & Betts Corp. v. Panduit Corp., 172 F.R.D. 379, 940 F.Supp. 1337 and 935 F.Supp. 1399 (N.D. Ill. 1997 and 1996, Judge Denlow) (summary judgment) (Trade Dress, Patents)
FASA Corp. v. Playmates Toys Inc., 108 F.3d 140 (7th Cir. 1997, Judge Wood) (Copyright Infringement)
AT&T v. Synet, 45 U.S.P.Q.2d 1656 (N.D. Ill. 1997, Judge Coar) (Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Comtec Information Systems, Inc., Case No. 3:1996-cv-00398 (S.D. Ohio 1997, Judge Dlott) (Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Comtec Information Systems, Inc., Case No. 3:1996-cv-00405 (S.D. Ohio 1997, Judge Dlott) (Trademark Infringement)
H&R Block v. Ray L. Newlin, et al., Case No. 97-3349 (7th Cir. 1997) (Unfair Competition)
H&R Block v. Ray L. Newlin, et al., 1996 WL 914126 (N.D. Ind. 1996, Judge Rodovich) (Unfair Competition)
Lebas Fashion Imports of USA v. ITT Hartford Insurance Group, 50 Cal.App.4th 548, 40 U.S.P.Q.2d 1809 (Cal. App. 2nd Dist. 1996, Judge Croskey) (Trademark Infringement)
SunAmerica Corp. v. Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, 77 F.3d 1325 (11th Cir. 1996, Judges Carnes), 117 S.Ct. 79 (U.S. Sup. Ct., cert. denied 1996) (Trademark Infringement)
Holiday Inns, Inc. v. 800 Reservation, Inc., Earthwinds Travel, Inc. d/b/a Earthwinds Travel Agency, and Call Management Systems, Inc., 86 F.3d 619 (6th Cir. 1996, Judge Daughtrey) (Trademark)
Harmony Gold U.S.A. Inc. v. FASA Corp., 40 U.S.P.Q.2d 1057 (N.D. Ill. 1996, Judge Andersen) (Copyright Infringement)
Sea World, Inc. v. Mary Ann Brown d/b/a Undersea World, Case No. 3:1996-cv-00391 (N.D. Cal. 1996, Judge Orrick) (General)
Grupo Gamesa S.A. De C.V. v. Dulceria El Molino Inc., 39 U.S.P.Q.2d 1531 (C.D. Cal. 1996, Judge Rafeedie) (Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems Inc. v. Elan Systems Inc., 39 U.S.P.Q.2d 1032 (TTAB 1996, Rice, Seeherman and Hanak) (Trademark)
Libman Co. v. Vining Industries Inc., 69 F.3d 1360 (7th Cir., Judges Posner, Bauer and Coffee) (cert. denied, 116 S.Ct. 1878 (1996)) (Trade Dress)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Dynabyte, Opposition No. 91070813 (TTAB 1985) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Nelson/Weather-Rite Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., 40 U.S.P.Q.2d 1239 (N.D. Ill. 1995, Judge Coar) (summary judgment) (Trade Dress)
Nabisco Inc. v. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., 40 U.S.P.Q.2d 1251 (TTAB 1995, Simms, Cissel and Seeherman) (Trademark Infringement)
Thomas & Betts Corp. v. Panduit Corp., 65 F.3d 654 (7th Cir. 1995, Judges Cummings, Rovner and Bauer) (Trade Dress, Patents)
Shelby v. Ford Motor Co., Case Nos. 93-56280 and 93-56285 (9th Cir. 1995, Judges Wallace, Hug and Hawkins) (Unfair Competition)
Ford Motor Co. v. Cook, 53 F.3d 333 (7th Cir. 1995, Judges Easterbrook, Ripple and Rovner) (Deceptive Trade)
Jaguar Cars Ltd. v. National Football League, 886 F.Supp. 335 (S.D.N.Y. 1995, Judge Sotomayor) (Unfair Competition)
Bennett, Bradley J. v. Flash 1 Hour Foto, Case No. 1:1994-cv-01322 (N.D. Ill. 1995, Judge Bucklo) (Copyright Infringement)
FASA Corp. v. Playmates Toys Inc., 869 F.Supp. 1334 (N.D. Ill. 1994, Judge Castillo) (Trade Dress)
Independent Machine v. Monarch Marking Systems, Opposition No. 91090232 (TTAB 1994) (Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. C & D Charter Power Systems, Inc., Opposition No. 91091723 (TTAB 1994) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Independent Machine v. Monarch Marking Systems, Opposition No. 91087759 (TTAB 1994) (Trademark Infringement)
Independent Machine v. Monarch Marking Systems, Opposition No. 91089994 (TTAB 1994) (Trademark Infringement)
Saban Entertainment, et al v. 222 World Corp., et al, 865 F. Supp. 1047 (S.D.N.Y. 1994, Judge Chin) (preliminary injunction obtained on behalf of plaintiff against infringing Power Rangers toy figures) (Copyright Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Corometrics Medical Systems, Inc., Cancellation No. 92019434 (TTAB 1994) (Defendant consented to amend application) (Trademark)
SunAmerica Corp. v. Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, 890 F.Supp. 1559 (N.D. Ga. 1994, Judge Camp) (summary judgment) (Trademark Infringement)
Control Risks Group, et al v. Corporate Risk Intl, et al, Case No. 1:1993-cv-01494 (E.D. Va. 1994, Judge Ellis) (jury trial on behalf of Plaintiff, settled during trial) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Melvin C. Dill v. Monarch Marking Systems, Opposition No. 91088566 (TTAB 1994) (Proceeding dismissed with prejudice) (Trademark)
AT&T v. MCI (Between 1994 and 1998, represented AT&T in over two hundred arbitrations or mini-trials on false advertising claims) (ADR, arbitration, Mediation, and Expert Witnesses)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Melvin C. Dill, Case No. 3:1991-cv-00484 (S.D. Ohio 1993, Judge Rice) (Trademark)
Ganz Bros. Toys v. Midwest Importers, et al, Case No. 1:1993-cv-00549 (E.D. Va. 1993, Judge Ellis) (jury trial on behalf of Plaintiff toy manufacturer, damages over $1 Million awarded) (Copyright Infringement, Unfair Competition)
The Walt Disney Co. v. Great American Corp., 28 U.S.P.Q.2d 1130 (M.D. Tenn. 1993, Judge Morton) ($1.5 million award) (Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Syntellect, Inc., Opposition No. 91085723 (TTAB 1993) (Opposition sustained) (General)
The Walt Disney Co. v. Santos, Opposition No. 91085783 (TTAB 1993) (Trademark)
NEXxUS Products Co. v. Gentle Concepts Inc., 28 U.S.P.Q.2d 1257 (M.D. Fla. 1993, Judge Duggan) (bench trial on behalf of Plaintiff; $171,000 in damages, attorneys fees and pre-judgment interest awarded) (Trademark Infringement, Trade Dress Infringement)
E.J. Brach Corp. v. Sweet Productions, Case No. 9:1992-cv-05788 (E.D.N.Y. 1992, Judge Spatt) (General)
American Cyanamid Co. v. Nature’s Bounty, Inc., Case No. 0:1992-cv-03208 (E.D.N.Y. 1992, Judge Wexler) (General)
Gilbert/Robinson Inc. v. Carrie Beverage-Missouri Inc., 989 F.2d 985 (8th Cir. 1993, Judge Loken) (Unfair Competition)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Mason Marking Systems Corporation, Opposition No. 91086692 (TTAB 1993) (Defendant amended application) (Trademark)
Ford Motor Co. v. Summit Motor Products, Inc. and Altran, Inc., Case No. 2:1984-cv-01978 (D. N.J. 1993, Judge Politan) (JURY TRIAL) (Copyright Infringement)
PepsiCo Inc. v. Torres, 27 U.S.P.Q.2d 1948 (C.D. Cal. 1993, Judge Gadbois) (Trademark Infringement)
AT&T v. Eastern Telecom, Case No. 4:1992-cv-00072 (E.D. Va. 1993) (JURY TRIAL-jury verdict for $110,000-injunction granted by Court) (General)
Caterpillar, Inc., et al v. Kat-Parts, et al, Case No. 4:1991-cv-00444 (S.D. Tex. 1993, Judge Black) (jury trial on behalf of Plaintiff relating to counterfeit tractor parts, successfully settled at conclusion of Plaintiff’s case) (Trademark Infringement, Counterfeiting, Trade Dress Infringement)
American Cyanamid Co., et al v. Jameson Pharmaceutical Corp., Case No. 8:1991-cv-00696 (C.D. Cal. 1991, Judge Stotler) (General)
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. of Texas v. Del Monte Corp., 26 U.S.P.Q.2d 1141 and 25 U.S.P.Q.2d 1217 (N.D. Tex. 1993 and 1992, Judge Fitzwater) (JURY TRIAL) (Licensing)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Monarch Software, Inc., Opposition No. 91086526 (TTAB 1992) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
SunAmerica Corp. v. Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, 24 U.S.P.Q.2d 1505 (11th Cir. 1992, Judges Hill, Eschbach and Birch) (Trademark Infringement)
Ford Motor Co. v. Cook, 25 U.S.P.Q.2d 1050 (N.D. Ill. 1992, Judge Hart) (Deceptive Trade Practices)
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. v. CFL Knowledge Systems, Inc., Opposition No. 91086888 (TTAB 1992) (Trademark)
Schiller and Schmidt Inc. v. Nordisco Corp., 969 F.2d 410 (7th Cir. 1992, Judge Posner) (Copyright Infringement)
Galaxy Chemical Co. v. BASF, 968 F.2d 1218 (7th Cir. 1992, Judges Coffee, Kanne and Esbach) (Unfair Competition)
National Rural Electric Cooperative Ass’n v. National Agricultural Chemical Ass’n, 26 U.S.P.Q.2d 1294 (D.D.C. 1992, Judge Greene) (preliminary injunction obtained on behalf of Plaintiff) (Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition)
Ford Motor Co. v. Keystone Automotive Industries, 23 U.S.P.Q.2d 1478 (E.D. Mich. 1992, Judge Kohn) (Ford awarded $1.8 million) (Copyright Infringement, False Advertising)
American Cyanamid Co. v. Tishcon Corp., Case No. 9:1991-cv-00155 (E.D.N.Y. 1992, Judge Spatt) (General)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Hillary Software, Opposition No. 91079415 (TTAB 1992) (Trademark)
The Scotch Whisky Association v. Majestic Distilling Co. Inc., 958 F.2d 594 (4th Cir. 1992, Judge Sprouse) (Unfair Competition)
Lester B. Knight Cast Metals v. Planson, Case No. 1:1994-cv-01322 (N.D. Ill. 1992, Judge Holderman) (Trade Secret)
The Scotch Whisky Association v. United States Distilled Products Co., 952 F.2d 1317 (Fed. Cir. 1991, Judge Rich) (Unfair Competition)
Ford Motor Co. v. Summit Motor Products, Inc., 930 F.2d 277 (3d Cir. 1991, Judges Cowen, Alito and Garth), 112 S.Ct. 373 (U.S. Sup. Ct., cert. denied 1991) (Copyright Infringement)
Galaxy Chemical Co. Inc. v. BASF Corp., 20 U.S.P.Q.2d 1555 (N.D. Ill. 1991, Judge Holderman) (JURY TRIAL) (Unfair Competition)
Schiller and Schmidt Inc. v. Wallace Computer Services Inc., 19 U.S.P.Q.2d 1942 (N.D. Ill. 1991, Judge Leinenweber) (Copyright Infringement)
Plasticolor Molded Products Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., 767 F.Supp. 1036 (C.D. Cal. 1991, Judge Kozinski) (Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Pathfinder Vue-File System, Cancellation No. 92018705 (TTAB 1991) (Cancellation granted) (Trademark)
Gilbert/Robinson Inc. v. Carrie Beverage-Missouri Inc., 758 F.Supp. 512 (E.D. Mo. 1991, Judge Limbaugh) (JURY TRIAL) (Unfair Competition)
A-Veda Corp. v. Aura Inc., 19 U.S.P.Q.2d 1864 (D. Minn. 1991, Judge Alsop) (Trademark Infringement)
Ford Motor Company v. GMB Universal Joints, Case No. C578949 (C.D. Cal. 1991, Judge Hauck) (JURY TRIAL) (Ford awarded $1.25 million) (Copyright Infringement)
PepsiCo Inc. v. Nostalgia Products Corp., 18 U.S.P.Q.2d 1404 (N.D. Ill. 1990, Judge Williams) (Trademark Infringement)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Dialcon, Opposition No. 91080640 (TTAB 1990) (Trademark)
GFA Brands, Inc. v. Canbra Foods, Ltd and Campbell-Mithun-Esty Inc., Case No. 3:1990-cv-00150 (N.D. Cal. 1990, Judge Henderson) (JURY TRIAL-jury verdict for defendants-complaint dismissed) (General)
Extensive Counterfeiting, Piracy and Infringement Litigation (1981-2001) (throughout the United States, litigation of voluminous merchandising infringement actions on behalf of numerous rights holders including United Feature Syndicate (then-owner of “Peanuts” and “Garfield” comic strips), Major League Baseball Properties, NEXxUS hair care products, adidas, Coca Cola, General Motors, “Power Rangers,” Rolex, Vuitton, Warner Brothers (e.g., “Looney Tunes”), Universal Studios (“Jurassic Park”), the U.S. Olympic Committee, and Collegiate Licensing Company schools.) (Trademark, Counterfeiting, Copyright)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Alan D. Zielinski d/b/a Skillmaster, Opposition No. 91081341 (TTAB 1990) (General)
Ford Motor Co. v. Summit Motor Products, Inc. and Altran, Inc., Case No. 2:1984-cv-01978 (D. N.J. 1990, Judge Politan) (JURY TRIAL) (Copyright, Trademark Infringement)
Brode v. Tax Management Inc., 14 U.S.P.Q.2d 1195 (N.D. Ill. 1990, Judge Kocoras) (Copyright)
John Zink Company v. Zinkco, Case Nos. 88-1560 and 88-1665 (10th Cir. 1990, Judges Anderson, Baldock and Greene) (TrademarkDeceptive Trade)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Monarch Press, Inc., Opposition No. 91080749 (TTAB 1989) (Defendant abandoned application) (Trademark)
Frito-Lay, Inc. v. The Bachman Company, Case No. 83-CIV-4484 (S.D.N.Y. 1990, Judge Cedarbaum) (Copyright Infringement)
Galaxy Chemical Co. v. BASF Corp., 11 U.S.P.Q.2d 1279 (N.D. Ill. 1989, Judge Holderman) (Unfair Competition)
Monarch Marking Systems v. Pathfinder Graphics Associates, Opposition No. 91077018 (TTAB 1989) (Opposition sustained) (Trademark)
Ford Motor Co. v. Kuan Tong Industrial Co., Ltd., 697 F.Supp. 1108 (N.D. Cal. 1990, Judge Williams) (preliminary injunction; Ford awarded treble damages and attorneys’ fees of $2.964 million) (Trademark)
Ford Motor Co. v. B&H Supply, Inc., 646 F.Supp. 975 (D. Minn. 1986, Judge Magnuson) (Ford awarded $446,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees) (Copyright)
Plus Products v. Plus Discount Foods, Inc. and The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., 722 F.2d 999 (2d Cir. 1983, Judge Bartels) (trial court decision granting injunction reversed) (Trademark)
Beer Nuts, Inc. v. Clover Club Foods Co., 711 F.2d 934 (10th Cir. 1983, Judge Seymour) (trial court decision dismissing complaint reversed) (Trademark)
Carson v. Here’s Johnny Portable Toilets, Inc., 698 F.2d 831 (6th Cir. 1983, Judge Brown) (trial court decision granting summary judgment reversed) (Rights of Publicity and Privacy)
National Conference of Bar Examiners v. Multistate Legal Studies, Inc., 692 F.2d 478 (7th Cir. 1982, Judge Swygert) (trial court decision affirmed on copyright infringement and reversed on trademark infringement) (Copyright)
Walt Disney v. Buena Vista, 217 U.S.P.Q. 1370 (C.D. Cal. 1982, Judge Kelleher) (preliminary injunction granted) (Trademark Infringement)
Walt Disney Productions v. Kusan, Inc., 204 U.S.P.Q. 284 (C.D. Cal. 1979, Judge Williams) (preliminary injunction granted) (General)
Amoco Oil Co. v. Amerco, Inc., 192 U.S.P.Q. 729 (TTAB 1976, Judges Lefkowitz, Bogorad and Kera) rehearing denied 201 U.S.P.Q. 126 (TTAB 1978, Judges Lefkowitz, Bogorad and Kera) (opposition sustained by Board decision) (General)
East Side Jersey Dairy, Inc. v. Jewel Companies, Inc., 197 U.S.P.Q. 535 (S.D. Ind. 1977, Judge Steckler) (BENCH TRIAL-complaint dismissed) (General)
Parr Instrument Co. v. Princeton Applied Research Corp., 178 U.S.P.Q. 250 (TTAB 1973, Judges Leach, Lefkowitz and Shryock) (opposition sustained by Board decision-subsequently settled after civil action was filed by client) (General)