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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.
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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.
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| 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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