Craig L. Mytelka

THE CASES LISTED BELOW ARE ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE MATTERS HANDLED BY THE FIRM.  CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.  NOT ALL CASE RESULTS ARE PROVIDED.  CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER.
Patent Litigation

• Represented client in a patent infringement lawsuit based on camera mount device for outdoor market. The case was resolved on a basis favorable to the client.
• Represented Defendant, a leading bottled water supplier, in a patent case alleging Defendant infringed a series of Plaintiff’s patents.
• Represented Plaintiff, a manufacturer of recreational pool products, in a patent infringement suit asserting that the Defendant infringed on the Plaintiff’s patent by manufacturing, distribution, sale, and import of inflatable flotation devices without authorization from Plaintiff.
• Represented Defendant, an information technology and service provider, in a patent infringement suit brought by an entity alleging that the Defendant infringed on Plaintiff’s patent rights by using laser-etched security features for identification documents.
• Represented Defendant, a manufacturing company, in a patent infringement suit.
• Represented Defendant, a real estate investment trust, in a patent infringement suit related to a computer-based map navigation and display system.
• Represented Plaintiff, an international manufacturer of furniture products, in a patent infringement suit for features contained in casual outdoor living furniture.
• Represented Plaintiff, a general machining shop, in a patent infringement suit asserting that the Defendant infringed a registered patent of the Plaintiff by making, using, importing and offering to sell its products and services without Plaintiff’s authorization.
• Represented Plaintiff, a manufacturer of pool flotation chairs, in a patent infringement suit.
• Represented Defendants, an automotive dealership owner and an operator of television and radio stations, in a patent infringement suit brought by an entity alleging that the Defendants had infringed a patent related to an apparatus and method for recording, communicating and administering digital images.
• Represented Defendant, a port terminal operator, in a patent infringement suit brought by an entity alleging that the Defendant had infringed a patent related to a system and method for determining freight container location.
• Represented Defendant, a communications technology company, against infringement claims as to Plaintiff’s patent related to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) products.
• Represented Plaintiff, a pool toy manufacturer, in a design patent and trade dress infringement of two aquatic toy products, including an underwater skateboard and a spring float.  The case was resolved after mediation.
• Represented Defendant, a manufacturer of recreational pool products, against allegations of tortious interference and business conspiracy.
• Represented Defendant, a video game publisher, against claims of patent infringement brought by an NPE, over facial recognition technology used in entertainment devices.
• Represented Defendant, a manufacturer of strollers, against claims relating to a mechanical patent on a folding mechanism, and allegations of trade dress infringement, brought by a direct competitor.
• Represented Plaintiff in a patent infringement suit asserting design and utility patents on various pool toys, against its direct competitor.
• Represented Plaintiff in an infringement suit to enforce patents, registered trademarks, and trade secrets relating to bodyweight resistance training exercise equipment against a direct competitor.
• Represented Defendants with a joint defense group in a patent suit alleging infringement of a process related to “Invoiceless Trading and Settlement Method and System.”

Trademark Litigation

• Represented Plaintiff, a HVAC company, in a trademark infringement suit.
• Represented Defendant, a wholesale importer, in a trademark infringement suit brought by Plaintiff alleging infringement on its registered trademark by manufacturing, producing, distributing, offering for sale and using the mark in its product without consent.
• Represented Plaintiff, a concierge service provider, in a suit alleging infringement of its mark in connection with its concierge and personal assistant services.
• Represented Defendant, a provider of security, training, and consulting services, against federal and state claims of trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and unfair competition, brought by sporting goods retailer.
• Represented Plaintiff, a retailer of automotive accessories, in a trademark infringement claim.
• Represented Defendant, a manufacturer of paper towels and tissues, in a trademark infringement suit relating to patterns imprinted on the product.
• Filed suit on behalf of coffee manufacturer-client asserting infringement of registered and common law trademarks and trade dress based on defendants’ use of an imitation of those marks on a coffee can used as a promotional item for the movie “Watchmen.” Case settled.
• Represented national fast food restaurant owner and franchisor to enforce our client's nationally registered trademarks against a truck stop operating under the same name. Case settled.

Trade Dress Litigation

• Defended manufacturer of recreational pool product in a trademark and trade dress infringement suit brought by Plaintiff for a line of water guns.  Case dismissed after Defendant defended Motion for Preliminary Injunction.
• Represented Plaintiff in copyright infringement and breach of contract action for enterprise software used in hospital systems.
• Represented Plaintiff, a pool toy manufacturer, in a design patent and trade dress infringement of two aquatic toy products, including an underwater skateboard and a spring float. The case was resolved after mediation.

Trade Secret Litigation

• Represented Plaintiff in an infringement suit to enforce patents, registered trademarks, and trade secrets relating to bodyweight resistance training exercise equipment against a direct competitor.

Copyright Litigation

• Represented Plaintiff, a software and technology developer for non-profit organizations, in a copyright infringement suit.
• Represented an online coupon service in a copyright case alleging that the Defendant infringed the Plaintiff’s registered copyrights.
• Represented Plaintiff in copyright infringement and breach of contract action for enterprise software used in hospital systems.

Contracts & Licensing Disputes

• Represented Plaintiff, an insurance carrier, in an interpleader case concerning dispute of life insurance policy proceeds.
• Represented Plaintiff, a software developer, in suit alleging Defendants breached the parties’ software development contract.