Matters
- Patent portfolio development and management of an international telecommunications company.
- Patent portfolio development and management for Fortune 100 computer hardware and software company.
- Advised venture capital group with a multimillion-dollar investment in company involved in data center technology.
- Conducted extensive freedom-to-operate assessments of acquisition targets for a leading medical device company
- Prepared and prosecuted patent applications for producing Clofarabine (Clolar®), a purine nucleoside antimetabolite for treating children’s relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- Prepared and prosecuted patent applications for Peramivir, an antiviral for treating influenza.
- Prosecuted patent application for Azithromycin, an antibiotic useful for treating bacterial infections.
- Prosecuted patent application for Tolterodine (Detrol®, Detrusitol®), an antimuscarinic drug used for symptomatic treatment of urinary incontinence.
- Prosecuted patent applications for Sculptra® injections, a polylactic acid injectable dermal filler used to treat facial volume loss.
- Represented a world’s leading electronics company defending patent infringement cases against non-practice entities involving multicore microprocessors. The case settled favorably for the client with no payment.
- Represented a world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer in patent infringement action relating to DRAM and flash memory devices. Obtained highly favorable Markman ruling, and the case settled before trial.
- Represented a leading consumer electronics company defending against patent infringement claims involving touch-screen technologies. The case resolved favorably on terms to the client during discovery.
- Represented a global leader in flat panel displays, defending against patent infringement claims for plasma-enhanced thin film deposition technologies. Case settled favorably for the client without a substantial investment in legal fees.
- Represented a company in patent infringement and complex antitrust actions involving patent misuse and misconduct in the context of industry standard-setting organizations relating to JPEG image compression technology for digital cameras and digital camcorders. Case settled favorably for the client.
- Represented a world’s leading wireless telecommunication device manufacturer in patent infringement action regarding using folder-type design in cellular phones. Case settled favorably for client without a substantial investment in legal fees.
- Defended a manufacturer in a patent infringement case in LCD computer monitors. Case settled favorably for client without a substantial investment in legal fees.
- Represented a leading semiconductor company in Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission, involving gallium nitride light emitting devices. Investigation terminated based on settlement agreement before the hearing.
- Represented a world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer in patent infringement action relating to dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices. Obtained highly favorable claim construction ruling and case settled before trial.
- Represented a telemedicine company in trademark infringement and breach of contract actions brought by a diabetes treatment service company in diabetic cell phones. Case settled favorably before trial.
- Represented an aftermarket auto parts company to defend patent infringement action in rear view monitoring camera technologies. Case resolved favorably on terms to the client during discovery.
- Defended a leading flat panel display company and a thin film coating system equipment company in misappropriation of trade secrets case involving allegations of misappropriation of technical manufacturing information and other technical and competitive trade secret information on coating systems for thin film applications. Case settled favorably for the client during discovery.
- Represented several clients involving ink cartridges with chips for inkjet printers against patent infringement claims, based on Section 337 investigation before the International Trade Commission and in federal district court. Case settled favorably for the clients during discovery.
- Represented an international entertainer and its agency company in trademark infringement action involving entertainer’s stage name. Successfully defended the clients against a preliminary injunction after being hired only one week before the hearing. Case resolved highly favorable on terms to the clients.
- Defended one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flat panel displays in a patent infringement case involving image processing technologies in liquid crystal display devices. Obtained favorable Markman ruling and case settled before trial.
- Defended a world-leading electronics company in trademark infringement action brought by a large personal communication device manufacturer involving cellular phones, resulting in a favorable settlement.
- Defended a world’s leading manufacturer of smartphones in patent infringement action brought by a non-practicing entity regarding dual-core microprocessor technology.
- Represented patentees in patent enforcement actions related to computer-aided mapping technologies applicable to a variety of wireless consumer electronics, including smartphones.
- Represented a world’s leading manufacturer of high power light emitting diodes in patent infringement action, based on Section 337 investigation before the International Trade Commission against major competitors. Case settled prior to trial.
- Defended Virginia construction service companies in patent/trademark infringements, antitrust, and tortious interference action related to highway safety products. Case settled very favorably on terms to the client, including a royalty-free license.
- Represented a world’s leading home appliance manufacturer in patent infringement actions regarding using direct-drive technology in drum-type washing machines.
- Represented a leading global electronics company in trademark infringement actions relating to wireless network devices.
- Defended a computer peripheral device manufacturer in a patent infringement action brought by client’s major competitor. After aggressive pretrial negotiations, the case settled very favorably on terms to the client, including a royalty-free license to all current and future intellectual property owned by the plaintiff.
