Experience
Beat Force Majeure Claims and Secured $3 Million in Damages in Pandemic-Driven Dispute
Represented WideOpenWest, a cable TV, internet and phone provider, before a panel of arbitrators on dueling breach of contract claims after WideOpenWest terminated its agreement with ad partner Viamedia in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the arbitration, Viamedia contended that the pandemic, as a force majeure event, excused its failure to pay WideOpenWest. The panel found Viamedia liable for breach of contract and awarded WideOpenWest nearly $3 million in damages, plus attorneys’ fees and costs.
Counsel for Agricultural Company in Federal Court and USPTO Disputes
Served as counsel for leading manufacturer of precision agricultural application systems in concurrent disputes in federal court and at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Secured Dismissal for Biometric Solution Client in Patent Infringement Case
Obtained voluntary dismissal with prejudice of a patent infringement case brought by a patent assertion entity against biometric solution client.
$12 Million Jury Verdict in Patent Infringement Case
Obtained jury verdict and award of $12 million in past damages against a client's subsidiary for infringement of computer software patent. Additionally, obtained jury verdict of noninfringement on patent infringement counterclaims.
Secured Consent Judgment for Manufacturer in Patent Infringement Case
Defended manufacturer of night-vision systems against claims of patent infringement and secured a consent judgment of non-infringement.
Obtained Consent Judgment for Manufacturer in Patent Infringement Case
Successfully defended our client, a part and packaging manufacturer, against allegations of patent infringement and obtained a consent judgment of noninfringement.
Successfully Defended Snack Chip Manufacturer Against Infringement, Other Claims
Successfully defended client against claims of patent infringement, trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition brought by leading manufacturer of snack chips. Secured a defense verdict on all claims.
