REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS AS LEAD COUNSEL

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT

• XXXXXXXXXXX Star Athletica, LLC. v. Varsity Brands, Inc., et al. (US, 15-866)

• XXXXXXXXX Nicassio v. Viacom International Inc., and Penguin Random House, LLC (US, 19-560)

• XXXXXXXXX Jovanni Fashion, Limited v. Fiesta Fashions, Et Al. (US, 12-836)

• XXXXXXXXX Capital Bridge Co., Ltd. v. IVL Technologies Ltd. (US, ?)

PATENT LITIGATION

• XXXXXXXXXX GHS v. Selner (PTAB, DER2017-0031)

• XXXXXXXXXXXX Floriey v. Life Pro Fitness LLC, and Bed, Bath & Beyond, Inc. (EDNY, 2022)

• XXXXXXXXXXXXX QFO Labs, Inc. v. Best Buy Stores, LP (D. Minn., 2021)

• XXXXXXXXXX QFO Labs, Inc. v. Amazon.com Inc. (D. Minn., 2022)

• XXXXXXXXXX Johnson Controls Technology Company v. BuildingIQ, Inc. (D. Del, 2021)

• XXXXXXXX Multiwave Sensors, Inc. v. Sunsight Holdings, LLC (M.D. Fla., 2017)

• Chu???? v Harbor Freight

• XXXXXXX Tour Technology Systems, LLC v. VFM Leonardo, Inc.(EDNY, 2015)

• XXXXXXXXX Conair v. Miele & Cie. Kg (SDNY, 2013)

• XXXXXXX Tour Technology Systems, LLC v. Ice Portal (EDNY, 2014)

• XXXXXXXXXXX Honeywell International, Inc. v  Venstar (D. Minn, 2011)

• Sears v Archer Daniels Midland adm NDNY k and L gates

• Obtained injunction enforcing pioneering hair straightener patent involving rearrangement of disulfide bonds in human hair keratin using an equilibrium reaction. Conair Corporation v. Eurasia Concepts, Inc. (DC Conn, 2004)

• Successfully defended patent infringement claim on behalf of manufacturer of ultrahigh vacuum semiconductor fabrication equipment. Chorus Corporation v. Riber S.A. (DC NJ, 2000)

• Defended SNPE subsidiary against alleged infringement of patent on quick drying nail enamels, obtaining for client royalty free license and major purchase by patent holder of product from defendant client. Seche v. Tevco (DC CD Cal, 1995)

• Represented junior party respecting inventorship of process for manufacture of high strength liquid crystal polymer materials. Hoechst v. Foster-Miller (PTO Bd Int, 1995)

• Enforced obligations against patent agent in successful nine week bench trial. William Wrigley, Jr. Co. v. Waters, (DC SNY) 5 USPQ2d 1741 (Dec. 16, 1987), affd. 890 F.2d 594, 13 USPQ 2d 1125 (2nd Cir., 1989)

• Represented JVC in contest respecting inventorship of videodisc resulting in termination of RCA videodisc business. JVC v. RCA (DC SNY, 1983)

• Enforced pioneer holographic optical element patents against infringer. Instruments SA v. American Holographic, Inc. (DC Del, 1979)

TRADEMARK AND TRADE DRESS LITIGATION

• Baby’s Coffee v. Hess et al (DC ?D Louisiana)

• XXXXXXXXXXXXX Stay You, LLC v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP (DC SNY, 2023)

• Dwarven Forge

• Enforcement of MAX trademark

• AJB v. Bed Bath and Beyond

• XXXXXXXXXX Betches v. AwsomenessTV, Inc. (EDNY, 2016)

• XXXXXXXXXXX Dayco Products, LLC v. Dorman Products, Inc (E.D. Mich., 2011)

• Obtained for client an order enjoining trademark infringement after a decision introducing the legal theory of progressive encroachment to Second Circuit law. ProFitness Physical Therapy Center v. Pro-Fit Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy P.C., 314 F. 3d 62, 65 USPQ2d 1195 (2nd Cir., 2004)

• Obtained a summary judgment in a declaratory judgment defense of a retailer in a jewelry design trade dress case. Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. v. Philippe Charriol International, Ltd., 56 USPQ2d 1975 (DC SNY, 2000)

• Defended retailers against alleged infringement of trade dress in handbags, obtaining favorable decision on summary judgment. Hermes International v. Lederer de Paris Fifth Avenue, Inc., 50 F.Supp.2d 212, 50 USPQ2d 1257 (DC SNY, 1999)

• Successfully asserted London paper’s “The Times” trademark against newspaper in Tampa. Times Newspapers, Ltd. v. Times Pub. Co., 1993 WL 120614, 25 USPQ2d 1835, 21 Media L. Rep. 1065 (MD Fla., 1993)

• Successfully asserted trade dress rights in television program. Score, Inc. v. Cap Cities/ABC, Inc., 724 F. Supp. 194, 13 USPQ 2d 1230 (DC SNY, 1989)

• Successfully asserted trade dress rights in clothing in ground-breaking fashion industry case. BLI v. Heritage Quilts (DC SNY, 1978)

COPYRIGHT LITIGATION

• Copyright case asserted against two Italian bros nick and 2019-2022?

• Asserted copyright for costumes and succeeded in obtaining decision recognizing clothing as subject matter which may be protected by copyright law, overruling a longstanding tenet of the copyright law. Chosun International, Inc v. Chrisha Creations, Ltd. (2nd Cir., 2005)

• Defended copyright infringement claim respecting Halloween costumes. Celebration International, Inc. v. Chosun International, Inc., 234 F.Supp.2d 905, 2003 Copr.L.Dec. P 28, 562, 65 USPQ 2d 1504 (SD Ind., 2002)

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​PUBLICATIONS

• “Does the Power of the Internet Justify Changing Traditional Rules for Trademark Infringement?” · Intellectual Property Today, February 2009

• “Intellectual Property Update: Inter Partes Reexamination Becoming Efficient and Effective in Removing Weak Blocking Patents” · Thompson Hine LLP Bulletin, September 2008

• “Second and Fifth Circuits Clash on Copyright Protection for Costumes and Clothing” · Intellectual Property Today, October 2005