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2003
Broadcast Music, Inc., et al., v. Coastal Restaurants, LLC, et al., No. 03-01961-JBA (D. Conn., Nov. 14, 2003).
  • Subject: Infringement of our clients’ copyrighted musical works.
  • Resolution: Case settled with terms favorable to our clients, Broadcast Music, Inc., et al.

RoVic, Inc. v. Black & Decker, Corp., No. 03-00366 (D. Conn., Feb. 28, 2003).
  • Subject: Infringement of our clients’ “SCUM BUSTER” trademark, relating to a cleaner and cleaning machine.
  • Resolution: Settlement reached with terms favorable to our client, RoVic, Inc.

 
2002
Epstein v. Top Hat Furniture, et al., No. 02-30194-KPN (D. Mass., Dec. 4, 2002).
  • Subject: Infringement of our clients’ copyrighted “$1 Down Private Sales Promotion” performances.
  • Resolution: Settlement of the case reached with an injunction and damages for our client, John P. Epstein.

Bobbo, Inc. v. Friendly Home Parties, Inc., No. 02-30176-MAP (D. Mass., Oct. 28, 2002).
  • Subject: Infringement of our clients’ design patent, copyrighted material, and trademarks, relating to specialized thermometers.
  • Resolution: Case settled favorably.

Automotive Technologies, Inc. v. Wireless Zone, Inc., et al., No. 02-70477-DPH (E.D. Mich., Feb. 6, 2002).
  • Subject: Infringement of our clients’ “WIRELESS ZONE” trademark, breach of franchise contract, and violation of confidentiality agreement.
  • Resolution: Settlement reached favorable to our client, Automotive Technologies, Inc.

Light Sources, Inc. v. First Light Technologies, Inc., No. 02-00190-SRU (D. Conn., Jan. 31, 2002).
  • Subject: Defended against an assertion of patent infringement relating to an elongated tubular lamp construction.
  • Resolution: Case settled with terms favorable to our client, First Light Technologies, Inc.

 
2001 and earlier
Coolsavings.com, Inc. v. HOT Coupons, Inc., No. 98-07408 (N.D. Ill., Nov. 18, 1998).
  • Subject: Defended against an assertion of patent infringement relating to web-based coupons.
  • Resolution: Settlement reached with terms favorable to our client, HOT Coupons, Inc.

Les Traitments v. Krofta Waters, Inc., et al., No. 99-30189-MAP (D. Mass., Aug. 26, 1999).
  • Subject: Infringement of our clients’ patents relating to water treatment technologies.
  • Resolution: Settlement reached with terms favorable to our client, Les Traitments Des Eaux Poseidon, Inc.

World Properties, Inc., et al., v. Tonoga, Ltd., No. 98-01218-JBA (D. Conn., June 26, 1998).
  • Subject: Defended against an assertion of patent infringement relating to low volume fraction ceramic filled fluoropolymeric composite material; Briefed Markman Hearing.
  • Resolution: Settlement reached with terms favorable to our client, Tonoga, Ltd.

The Gleason Works v. Klingelnberg, et al., No. 98-06275-DGL-JWF (W.D. N.Y., June 23, 1998).
  • Subject: Defended against an assertion of patent infringement relating to computer generated gear manufacturing technology; conducted Markman hearing and obtained favorable claim construction.
  • Resolution: Favorable settlement reached.

Zeke, Inc., et al., v. Totsy Manufacturing Co., Inc., No. 98-30103 (D. Mass., May 27, 1998).
  • Subject: Infringement of our clients’ “PEEKIN’ ZEKE” trademark relating to novelty figurine.
  • Resolution: Successfully obtained a preliminary injunction prompting a quick and favorable settlement.

Totsy Manufacturing Co., Inc. v. Zeke, Inc., et al., No. 98-30077-MAP (D. Mass., May 6, 1998).
  • Subject: Notice of removal was filed in an infringement action relating to our clients’ “PEEKIN’ ZEKE” mark.
  • Resolution: Successfully opposed notice of removal, case was remanded to state court.

Response Reward Systems, LC v. Money Mailers of CT, Inc.,No. 96-02618-JCH (D. Conn., Dec. 24, 1996).
  • Subject: Defended against an assertion of patent infringement relating to systems for playing television broadcast games from remote locations.
  • Resolution: Settlement reached with terms favorable to our client, Money Mailers of CT, Inc.

Stuart Hill Co., Inc. v. Ampad Corp., No. 93-01217-HFS (W.D. Missouri, Dec. 21, 1993).
  • Subject: Defended against assertion of trademark and trade dress infringement relating to a notebook.
  • Resolution: Consensual Motion for Summary Judgment granted, case settled with favorable results for out client, Ampad Corp.; a landmark trade dress case.

Poly-Plating, Inc. v. Pure Cycle Environmental Technologies, Inc., et al., No. 93-30207-MAP (D. Mass., Sep. 29, 1993).
  • Subject: Infringement of our clients’ trademark and patent relating to an acid recovery system.
  • Resolution: Settled during trial with license granted by our client, Poly-Plating, Inc.

Fromson v. Anitec Printing Plates, Inc., et al., No. 91-30139-MAP (D. Mass., May 31, 1991).
  • Subject: Defended against an assertion of patent infringement relating to an electrochemical process.
  • Resolution: A Motion for Summary Judgment was filed on behalf of our clients, Anitec Printing Plates, Inc. and received Judgment for our clients on all counts.

Gerber Garment Technologies, Inc. v. Lectra Systems SA, et al., No. 86-02054 (N.D. Ga., Sep. 24, 1986).
  • Subject: Infringement of our clients’ patent relating to automated clothing cutting machines; Major industry patents.
  • Resolution: Judgment was issued for our client, Gerber Garment Technologies, Inc. with a large damage award.

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