Sorrell Holdings, LLC v. Infinity Headwear & Apparel, LLC, (W.D. Ark. 2022): currently representing patent holder in an appeal to the Federal Circuit after an adverse jury verdict on patent infringement claims regarding a cinch for a bath sponge.
Incubate Products, LLC et al. v. Shirlen, (M.D.N.C. 2023): currently representing claimants against a patent holder in an action for attribution of inventorship of a patent for a holster and carrying device for shotguns.
Valencell Inc. v. FitBit, Inc., (E.D.N.C. 2023): currently representing patent plaintiff against a counterclaim for patent infringement regarding health monitoring technology.
Valencell Inc. v. Bragi Store, LLC et al., (E.D.N.C. 2023): currently representing patent holder in a patent infringement action regarding health monitoring technology.
FBA Operating Co. v. ETN Capital, LLC (E.D.N.C. 2023): defending patent infringement claims against ETN Capital over a utility patent directed to a leveling device for a camper. Litigation is ongoing but thus far we obtained the denial of a motion for TRO.
Frank J. Martin, Company v. ETN CAPITAL, LLC (M.D.N.C. 2020): successfully defended ETN Capital against patent infringement claims on a utility patent directed to locking box for installation on a vehicle. Obtained dismissal with prejudice after service of Rule 11 letter and motion.
Premark FEG, LLC v. Champion Industries, Inc., (M.D.N.C. 2019): successfully defended Champion Industries in patent infringement action regarding valves on commercial dishwashers. The matter was settled after we promptly developed an alternate design for the valve.
Loops, LLC et al. v. Bob Barker Company, et al., (D. Utah 2017)(W.D. Wash. 2018): successfully represented defendant in patent infringement and indemnification case directed to a toothbrush. Obtained dismissal.
Engineered Corrosion Solutions, LLC v. South-Tek Systems, LLC, 4:16-cv-00096-SNLJ (E.D. MO 2016): Represented defendant in patent infringement case involving fire protection systems. Obtained stay of action and filed an IPR. All claims were found invalid and the case was dismissed.
Engineered Corrosion Solutions v. South-Tek Systems, LLC, IPR2016-01351, Represented petitioner in challenge of U.S. Patent 9,186,533 relating to fire protection systems. All claims found invalid.
Mankes v. Fandango and Mankes v. Vivid Seats, NOS. 5:13-cv-00716-D & 5:13-cv-00717-FL (EDNC pending): represented plaintiff in patent infringement case involving online method for inventory control.
Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Support v. WesTech Engineering, Inc., 5:15-cv-00592-FL (E.D.N.C. 2016): represented plaintiff in patent infringement case for rotary disc filters. Confidential settlement.
Zachery Michael Crain v. Zachary Michael DeBartolo, NO. 7:14-cv-00029-D (EDNC 2015): represented defendant in inventorship and patent ownership dispute. Confidential settlement.
Aldridge v Harris Farms, 4:13-cv-00193 (E.D.N.C. 2013): represented plaintiff in patent suit involving agricultural machinery. Confidential settlement
Wake Forest et al. v. Innovative Therapies, Inc.,et al. No. 1:08-cv-00032 (M.D.N.C. 2014): represented defendant Innovative Therapies, Inc., in patent infringement suit. Confidential settlement.
Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Support v. Siemens Industry, Inc., No. 5:11-cv-00296 (E.D.N.C. 2015): represented plaintiff and counterclaim defendant in patent suit involving a rotary disc filter. Won several summary judgment motions on case issues. Confidential settlement.
BioGaia AG v. Nature’s Way Products, Inc., No. 5:10-CV-00449 (E.D.N.C. 2010): represented defendant/counterclaimant in patent and unfair competition suit involving probiotic dietary supplements; seeking declaratory judgment of invalidity of patents and unjust enrichment based on license fees defendant paid to plaintiff; successfully obtained stay of proceedings pending reexamination of the patents-in-suit; confidential settlement.
N.A. Water Systems, LLC v. Aquatech International Corporation & Mukhopadhyay, No. 2:2010-CV-00484 (W.D. Pa. 2016): represented plaintiff in declaratory judgment action for non-infringement and invalidation of two patents involving a feedwater treatment process utilizing high pH reverse osmosis membranes. Confidential settlement.
ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. v. Applied Robotics, Inc., No. 1:2009-CV-00471 (M.D.N.C. 2014): represented plaintiff in multiple patent suit involving robotic coupling device and communication bus inventions. Confidential settlement.
Custom Dynamics LLC v. Radiantz Led Lighting, Inc., No. 3:2009-CV-05562 (E.D.N.C.2009): represented plaintiff/counterclaim defendant in patent, trademark, copyright and antitrust suit involving LED devices and marketing practices; confidential settlement.
WiAV Solutions, LLC v. Motorola Inc., Sony Ericsson et al., No. 3: 2009-CV-00447 (E.D. Va.2009): represented Sony Ericsson in patent suit involving nine wireless telecommunications patents.
Techshell Inc. v. iPearl Inc et al., No. 3: 2010-CV-00154 (N.D. Fla. 2010): represented defendant in patent suit involving protective covers for laptop computers; confidential settlement.
Manatech, Inc. v. Country Life LLC, New Sun Inc. et al., No. 3:2010-CV-00533 (N.D. Tex. 2010): represented defendant New Sun, Inc., in patent suit involving composition of dietary supplements; confidential settlement.
Mass Engineered Design, Inc. v. Wall Street Trading Desks, Inc. et al, No. 2: 2009-CV-00358 (E.D. Tex. 2010): represented defendant in patent suit involving trading desk design; after moving to dismiss for improper venue, plaintiff dismissed suit against our client.
Shelterlogic v. Powell & Powell Supply Company Inc., No. 3: 2008-CV-00036 (D. Conn. 2010): represented defendant/counterclaimant in patent suit involving packaging method and patent validity; confidential settlement reached after moved for summary judgment.
JenningsTransmission Service of Goldsboro, Inc. v. The United States, No. 1:2005-CV-01209 (Fed. Cl. 2008): represented plaintiff in patent suit involving United States Postal Service delivery vehicle transmission conversion kits; confidential settlement.
Sick A.G. and Sick, Inc. v. Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc., No. 4:2006-CV-02028 (N.D. Cal. 2007): represented defendant in patent suit involving laser range finders; counterclaimed for patent invalidity and inequitable conduct; confidential settlement.
Mountain West Motorsports, Inc. v. Benz Silent Rider, No. 1:2006-CV-00164 (D. Wy. 2007): represented defendants against patent infringement claims involving ATV noise reduction devise; counterclaimed for patent invalidity; confidential settlement.
Dietrich Industries, Inc. v. The Steel Network, Inc., No. 2:2002-CV-00354 (W.D. Pa. 2005): represented defendant in steel structure utility patent infringement; completed Markman trial and dispositive motion hearing with special master; confidential settlement at court-directed mediation prior to trial.
Domestic Fabrics Corp. v. Sears Roebuck & Co., No. 4:2000-CV-00127 (E.D.N.C. 2005): represented plaintiff in textiles utility patent infringement suit; won claim construction trial (212 F. Supp. 2d 489 (2002)); won permanent injunction and $3 million in enhanced damages and attorneys’ fees for willful infringement at summary judgment (325 F. Supp. 2d 612 (2003); 326 F. Supp. 2d 694 (2004)).
Powell & Powell Supply Co. v. Tracy Forlini, NAOP et al., No. 5:2004-CV-00687 (E.D.N.C. 2004): represented plaintiff in patent infringement, false advertising, and unfair practices suit; confidential settlement.
Solomon v. Overton’s, Inc. et al., No. 2:2002-CV-00060 (E.D. Tex. 2004): represented defendant in patent infringement, trade dress infringement, palming-off, and Texas state tort claims; settled after moved for summary judgment.
Colida v. Ericsson, Inc., No. 5: 2002-CV-00640 (E.D.N.C. 2003): represented defendant in cellular telephones design patent infringement; obtained summary judgment against plaintiff; affirmed on appeal to Federal Circuit.
Powell & Powell Supply Co. v. Larin Corp., No. 5: 2001-CV-00566 (E.D.N.C. 2002): represented plaintiff in patent infringement and state law claims; $200,000 settlement with defendant’s promise to cease sales of all competing goods in North America for five years.
Vectra Fitness, Inc. v. RSR Fitness, Inc., No. 2: 1998-CV-00353 (W.D. Wash. 1999): represented defendant in patent infringement case involving exercise equipment; settlement reached after product was redesigned to avoid infringement.
Hill-Rom, Inc. v. Kinetic Concepts, Inc. et al., No. 5:1997-CV-00387 (E.D.N.C. 1999): represented defendant in patent infringement case involving bedside control modules for hospital use; confidential settlement.
Mirror-Lite Co. of North Carolina v. Lo-mar, Inc., No. 7:1996-CV-00184 (E.D.N.C. 1998): represented defendant in patent infringement case involving patents for elliptical mirrors; plaintiff dismissed claims after we filed summary judgment motion with invalidity defense.
Fasco Industries v. Eclipse Mfg. et al., No. 5:1995-CV-00522 (E.D.N.C. 1998): represented defendant in patent infringement case involving electrical junction boxes; summary judgment granted in favor of defendant.
Axon Corp v. Marburg Industries, Inc. et al., No. 2:1994-CV-01467 (C.D. Cal. 1996): represented plaintiff in actions involving claims of patent infringement against it regarding tamper band machines; won on all claims after appeal to Federal Circuit.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. v. Orange Water and Sewer Authority, No. 1:1988-CV-00031 (M.D.N.C. 1991): represented defendant against claims of patent infringement related to wastewater treatment; private settlement.
