Intellectual Property Law

Whirlpool Corporation Et Al V. Shenzhen Sanlida Electrical Technology Co., Ltd. Et Al Case Background On January 31, 2022, Plaintiff Whirlpool Corporation filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, Texas Eastern (Case number: 2:22cv27). This case was assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap and referred to Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne. Cause Whirlpool Corporation and Whirlpool Properties, Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Shenzhen Sanlida Electrical Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Avoga Technology Co., Ltd. Whirlpool alleged that both Defendants deliberately copied the iconic design of its KitchenAid stand mixers. The company claimed that Defendants sold these look

Exoto Inc. V. Sunrich Company, Llc Et Al Case Background Plaintiff EXOTO Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Sunrich Company, LLC, Truescale, Truescale Miniatures, Truescale Miniatures Limited, TSM Model Scale Miniatures, Top Speed Model, Glen Chou, and Cindy Chou. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, California Central (Western Division - Los Angeles). The case was assigned to Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and referred to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. [Case number: 2:21cv3754] Cause EXOTO, a company specializing in manufacturing and selling 1:18 scale die-cast racecar models, built a str

Cemco Llc V. Kpsi Innovations Inc Et Al Case Background On June 16, 2023, California Expanded Metal Products Co. (CEMCO), a manufacturer of steel framing and metal products, filed a patent infringement lawsuit against KPSI Innovations, Inc., a fireproofing products company, along with Serina Klein, Kevin Klein, and James A. Klein in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle. Judge James L. Robart presided over this case. [Case number: 2:23cv918] Cause The case focused on claims that the Defendants knowingly encouraged customers to violate CEMCO’s patents for fire-resistant construction products, specifically head-of-wall assemblies. This dispute was part of an ongoing conflict over paten

Oxygenator Water Technologies, Inc. V. Tennant Company Case Background On January 27, 2020, Oxygenator Water Technologies, Inc. (OWT) filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Tennant Company (“Tennant”). The case was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (D. Minn.). The case was assigned to Judge Katherine M. Menendez and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. [Case Number: 0:20cv358] Cause Oxygenator Water Technologies, Inc. (OWT), a Minnesota company, accused Tennant, another Minnesota company, of using its patented technology without permission.

Headwater Research Llc V. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Et Al Case Background On July 8, 2022, Plaintiff Headwater Research LLC filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, Texas Eastern (Case number: 2:22cv422). This case was assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap and referred to Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne. Cause Headwater Research LLC filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. The case involved Samsung’s unauthorized use of Headwater’s patented wireless communication technologies. These innovations optimized data usage, reduced power consumption, and improved con

Francesca Gregorini vs. Apple Inc. et al Case Background On January 15, 2021, Plaintiff Francesca Gregorini filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, California Central, Western Division (Case number: 2:20cv406). This case was assigned to Judge Sunshine Suzanne Syke and referred to Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. Cause Francesca Gregorini, an independent filmmaker, filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc., M. Night Shyamalan, and Blinding Edge Pictures, alleging copyright infringement. She claimed that the defendants unlawfully copied her 2013 psychological thriller The Truth About Emanuel to create the Apple TV+ series Servant. Greg

Ssi Technologies, Llc V. Dongguan Zhengyang Electronic Mechanical Ltd Case Background On January 9, 2020, Plaintiff SSI Technologies, LLC filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, Wisconsin Western (Case number: 3:20cv19). This case was assigned to District Judge James D. Peterson and referred to US Magistrate Judge Anita Marie Boor. Cause SSI Technologies, LLC (SSI), a Wisconsin-based company, filed a patent infringement lawsuit against KUS Dongguan Zhengyang Electronic Mechanical LTD (KUS), a Chinese company. SSI alleged that KUS manufactured, sold, imported, and used DEF quality sensors that directly infringed U.S. Patent No. 9,535,038.

Nippon Shinyaku.,Ltd. vs. Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc., et al Case Background On July 13, 2021, Plaintiff Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. filed a Patent Infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, District of Delaware (Case number: 1:21cv1015). Judge Jennifer L. Hall presided over this case. Cause Nippon Shinyaku is a renowned pharmaceutical company from Japan. It initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware-based corporation. The lawsuit accuses Sarepta of breaching contract and violating multiple patents. These patents are related to Nippon Shinyaku’s groundbreaking exon-skipping therapies designed to treat Duchenne Muscula

Forest River, Inc. V. inTech Trailers, Inc. Case Background On Aug. 31, 2021, RV manufacturer Forest River, Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against trailer manufacturer inTech Trailers, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division. The complaint alleged that inTech Trailers infringed Forest River's trademarks, including the DELLA TERRA mark and the Forest River Mountain Design mark, by using confusingly similar marks "Terra" and a new mountain design to brand and sell its recreational vehicles (RVs). Judge Damon R

Lindis Biotech, Gmbh V. Amgen Inc. Case Background Lindis Biotech, GmbH filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Amgen Inc. for the willful infringement of its patented immunotherapy regimen for cancer treatment. The case was filed in the United States District Court, Delaware (Wilmington). Judge Gregory B. Williams presided over this case. [Case number: 1:22cv35] Cause Lindis Biotech, GmbH ("Lindis") developed a patented immunotherapy regimen to address major challenges in cancer treatment. This innovative approach uses bispecific antibodies to target cancer cells, minimize harm to healthy tissue, and prevent excessive immune responses. Unlike traditional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation, which often damage healthy cells and suppress immunity, Lindis

Arm Ltd. vs. Qualcomm Inc. et al Case Background On August 31, 2022, Plaintiff Arm Ltd. filed a Trademark Infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, Delaware (Case number: 1:22cv1146). Judge Maryellen Noreika presided over this case. Cause Arm Ltd. is a global leader in microprocessor intellectual property. The company has consistently pioneered innovative processor architectures, known for their performance and energy efficiency. Over the years, Arm has established a robust licensing framework. This framework grants companies access to its cutting-edge technology through Technology License Agreements (TLAs) and Architecture License Agreements (ALAs). In 2019, Nuvia, Inc., a start-up founded by former eng

Michael Gaffney vs. Muhammad Ali Enterprises Llc Et Al Case Background On May 21, 20119, Plaintiff Michael Gaffney filed a Copyright Infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court, New York Southern (Foley Square)[Case number: 1:18cv8770]. This case was assigned to Judge George B. Daniels and referred to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang. Cause Photographer Michael Gaffney filed a lawsuit against Muhammad Ali Enterprises LLC (MAE), Authentic Brands Group (ABG), and other defendants, accusing them of willfully infringing on his copyright-protected photographs of Muhammad Ali. As Ali’s photographer from 1977 to 1978, Gaffney captured thousands of iconic images showcas