John R. Posthumus

Matters

MacNeil Automotive Products Limited et al. v. Yita LLC et al.: Represented MacNeil Automotive in asserting trade dress infringement claims involving its well-known WeatherTech® floor liner design against Chinese competitors. The matter settled on favorable terms shortly before trial.
Aroma360 LLC et al. v. Scentiment, LLC: Represented Aroma360 in enforcing common law trademark rights in the "Hotel Collection" mark. The case settled during trial.
One Hanover, LLC v. Highgate Hotels, Inc.: Successfully defended Highgate Hotels against trademark infringement and unfair competition claims concerning the common law use of "Harry's" for hotel bar services.
RE/MAX, LLC v. Merritt & Associates LLC et al.: Represented RE/MAX in obtaining a default judgment and attorneys' fees award in a trademark infringement and franchise dispute.
RE/MAX, LLC v. JL United Realty, LLC et al.: Represented RE/MAX in resolving trademark infringement and franchise-related claims against a former franchisee.
RE/MAX LLC v. Shenzhen Remax Co., Ltd.: Obtained a judgment for trademark dilution under the Lanham Act and successfully enforced it by removing infringing products from third-party e-commerce platforms.
NextFoods, Inc. v. Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. et al.: Represented NextFoods in resolving trademark and trade dress claims arising from Nestlé's introduction of a competing beverage product.

Vinotemp International Corporation v. Wine Master Cellars, LLC: Represented Wine Master Cellars in asserting patent infringement claims involving wine rack technology. The matter settled during trial.
Valmont Industries, Inc. v. Better Metal, LLC / Valmont Industries, Inc. v. Amphenol Corporation et al.: Representing Valmont Industries in patent infringement litigation involving cell tower infrastructure technology.
ConcealFab Corporation v. Rosenberger Site Solutions: Successfully represented ConcealFab in patent infringement litigation involving telecommunications infrastructure technology.

Wyland v. Fédération Internationale de Football Association et al.: Representing the owner of a commercial building in a Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) dispute involving a mural.
Four Winds Interactive LLC v. 22 Miles, Inc.: Represented Four Winds Interactive in patent and copyright litigation involving digital signage software, including extensive source code review with a technical expert.
Motion Picture Rights Negotiation: Represented a Pulitzer Prize-winning author in negotiating motion picture rights with Focus Features, resulting in a film later nominated for multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

915 Labs, LLC v. Peterson: Represented 915 Labs in litigation involving trade secret misappropriation, breach of an employment agreement, and unjust enrichment claims against a former officer and employee.
Zahourek Systems, Inc. v. Balance Body University, LLC: Successfully defended Balance Body against claims for breach of contract, trademark infringement, unfair competition, and misappropriation.