CASE RESULTS
CONTRACT & FRAUD CLAIMS
Defense of numerous contract and fraud claims for owner of 150,000 domain names blocking involuntary sale of the domain names in bankruptcy and receivership actions.
SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE
PATENT INFRINGEMENT CLAIM
Trial defense of patent infringement claim, and separate action for client alleging false patent marking against automobile fuel pump manufacturer resulting in settlement.
SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT DEFENSE
Trial defense of copyright infringement claim against record label, resulting in defense verdict on two of three counts.
SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE
THEFT OF TRADE SECRETS
Prosecution of an action for theft of trade secrets and breach of contract against Fritz Companies, Inc. Obtained injunctive relief in an action brought by FedEx seeking to enjoin a portion of the proposed merger between Fritz and UPS on the basis that it breached Fritz’s contract with FedEx and threatened misappropriation of FedEx’s trade secrets with a value of $750 million. Case resolved favorably to FedEx.
SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION
THEFT OF TRADE SECRETS
Trial prosecution of theft of trade secret claim in proceeding against employee who stole electronic information of financial institution’s data base and joined competitor, resulting in settlement on fifth day of trial including return of electronic information, electronic monitoring of subsequent employer’s computer network system and payment of client’s attorney’s fees.
SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION
CYBERSQUATTING DEFENSE
Defense of cybersquatting action for small business owner, resulting in summary judgment for the Client.
SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE
THEFT OF TRADE SECRETS
Prosecution of trade secret action against Accu-Sort Systems, Inc. for theft and misappropriation of trade secrets and ownership of Mass Scanning and Dimensioning technology.
SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION
TRADEMARK DILUTION CLAIM
Prosecution of trademark dilution action against Florida corporation using registered name FedUp using FedEx trade dress. Obtained Preliminary Injunction ultimately resulting in Consent Judgment and Permanent Injunction for FedEx.
SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION
THEFT OF TRADE SECRETS
Prosecution of an action for theft of trade secrets and breach of non-compete agreements on behalf of Willis Corroon Corporation, an insurance brokerage firm against former employees. Case resolved favorably to client after obtaining Temporary Restraining Order against employees competitive activities.
SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION
TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT CLAIM
Prosecution of an action for trademark infringement, false advertising and unfair competition on behalf of Utah-based manufacturer of drug delivery systems against unauthorized sales and resale of medical devices by Virginia-based distributor.Consent Decree and Permanent Injunction Entered against Defendant.
SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT BREACH
Obtained Temporary Injunction for international freight forwarding/customs clearance brokerage company against employee who breached a Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Agreement.
OBTAINED TEMPORARY INJUNCTION
UNFAIR COMPETITION CLAIM
Prosecution of action for medical waste/supply company against competitor for false advertising and unfair competition, resulting in favorable settlement after filing of summary judgment motion.
SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION
THEFT OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Prosecution of theft of, or inevitable disclosure of confidential information against senior officer of company seeking to join multi-national competitor in financial services industry, resolution including assignment of officer to non-competitive division of company.