MAIN RESULTS
T-Shirt Patent Defense
Successfully defended a company that makes t-shirts for Disney and Warner Brothers against a charge of patent infringement on a new technique for making silk-screen t- shirt appliques.
IP Transaction Audits
Conducted IP due diligence on numerous asset sales and sales of businesses, for both the buyer and the seller (not on the same deal) to determine whether the Intellectual Property involved is titled in the name of the correct entity and, when necessary, fixed the title and ensured that the IP rights were current and enforceable (or, in at least one case, advised the prospective buyer to drop the deal, because the IP was essentially worthless).
Pokemon Website IP Defense
Successfully defended the owner of the most popular Pokemon website from a claim of trademark and domain name infringement.
Motorcycle Racer IP Dispute
Represent a nationally-famous motorcycle racer in a trademark and domain name dispute with his former business partner/brother.
False Advertising
Successfully defended a false advertising case on behalf of a small appliance manufacturer; defeated a temporary restraining order and motion for preliminary injunction; settled for a dismissal with prejudice.
Coffee Industry IP Case
Successfully prosecuted a trademark and copyright infringement case against a competitor in the coffee industry.
