Intellectual Property Litigation

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

• Served as lead counsel for Plaintiff in asserting patent and copyright infringement involving hyperspectral imaging technology.
• Represented alleged infringer in patent litigation concerning wine glasses.
• 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 Plaintiff, a manufacturer, in patent infringement action involving mechanical hitch devices.
• Represented Defendant, a manufacturer of beverage tracking technology, in a suit alleging patent infringement, false advertising and related claims. Case was dismissed.
• Represented Plaintiff, a developer and manufacturer of photoluminescent safety products, against a competing manufacturer in a patent infringement suit.
• Represented Defendant, a medical device developer, in a suit regarding oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices.
• Represented Defendant, a leading bottled water supplier, in a patent case alleging Defendant infringed a series of Plaintiff’s patents.
• Served as co-counsel for Defendant, a developer of smart fitness technology, in a patent infringement suit.
• Represented Defendant, a U.S. and German manufacturer of lab equipment, in a matter alleging infringement of Plaintiff’s patent.
• Represented Defendant, a franchisee of a pest control company, against a competitor’s patent infringement claims.
• Represented Defendant, a home automation company, alleging infringement of Plaintiff's patent by making, selling, or offering for sale a product without Plaintiff’s permission and authorization.
• 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 national building supply manufacturer, in a patent infringement suit against a competitor related to an electrical block.
• Represented Defendant, a developer of smart fitness technology, in a suit alleging infringement of patents related to heart monitoring features of wearable devices.
• Represented Defendant, a real estate investment trust, in a patent infringement suit related to a computer-based map navigation and display system.
• Represented Defendant, a financial institution, in a suit alleging infringement of registered patent by making, using, offering to sell and or selling products and services of user unique identifier and providing the account information in a text-based response without Plaintiff's authorization.
• 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.
• Served as lead counsel for Plaintiff, a manufacturer of water drainage systems, in a patent infringement suit.
• Represented Defendant, a firearms manufacturer, against claims of infringement of Plaintiff’s patent related to a folding buttstock for firearms.
• Defended a full-service national event ticket marketplace, against a non-practicing entity (NPE) claiming infringement of a patent related to the use of intermediaries to securely broker exchanges of personal information.
• 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 leading manufacturer/wholesaler of security products, in an infringement suit related to a design patent for a combination flashlight stun gun.
• 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 full-service national event ticket marketplace, through appeal and ultimate dismissal of patent infringement claims related to its online reservation system.
• Represented Defendant, a manufacturer of semiconductor devices, in a suit alleging infringement of Plaintiff’s patent by making, importing, using and selling the infringing products.
• Represented Defendant, a national building supply manufacturer, in a patent infringement suit brought by an NPE alleging infringement of a patent related to an integrated j-channel for commercial and retail windows.  Williams Mullen led a joint defense group of Defendants in co-pending cases.
• 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 patent infringement suit.
• Represented Defendant, a safety prescription eyewear manufacturer, in a patent infringement suit.  Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the suit.
• Represented Defendant, a manufacturer of recreational pool products, against allegations of tortious interference and business conspiracy.
• Represented Defendant, a chemical manufacturer, against claim of patent infringement.
• 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 Defendant, a financial institution, in patent infringement action by an NPE designer of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, related to secure communications and mobile banking and payment applications.
• Represented Plaintiff, a manufacturer of crop and life science products, in a suit against a competitor for infringing on Plaintiff’s patent for manufacturing a plant growth regulator.
• Represented Plaintiff in a patent infringement suit asserting design and utility patents on various pool toys, against its direct competitor.
• Represented Defendant, a software developer, in the infringement of various intellectual property relating to medical image and video data conversion software.
• Represented Defendant, a developer of law enforcement technology and weapons products, against claims of patent infringement related to an electric shock device and breaching a patent purchase agreement.
• Served as counsel for Plaintiff in patent infringement case involving specialty medical balloon.
• Served as lead counsel for a private university in a patent infringement action involving genome editing technology.
• Represented Plaintiff, a software manufacturer, in Declaratory Judgment action against an NPE asserting patent infringement of a system for computer-based visual data evaluation.
• 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 Defendant, a government contractor, in a dispute alleging infringement on Plaintiff’s patent.
• 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

• Served as Defense counsel in a trademark infringement and anti-cybersquatting suit.
• Represented Defendant, a multinational corporation engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment and other services, against claims of trademark infringement.
• Represented Plaintiffs, manufacturers of lawn and pest control products, in suit alleging trademark infringement.
• Represented Plaintiff, an aircraft engine part manufacturer, in a trademark infringement matter.
• Represented Plaintiff, a federal government contractor, in a trademark infringement and unfair competition suit against a competing government contractor.
• Represented Plaintiff, a regional bank, in a trademark dispute against competing financial institution regarding use of an infringing new name.
• Defended a real estate company in a trademark infringement matter.
• Defended a real estate development firm in a trademark dispute.
• Represented Plaintiff, a dog training and animal behavior company, in a trademark dispute regarding use of its mark related to dog training services.
• Represented Defendant, an online e-commerce platform, in a trademark dispute.
• Served as lead counsel for Plaintiff, a nutritional and herbal supplements manufacturer, against Defendant in a case for trademark infringement.
• Represented Defendant, a furniture retail company, in a suit alleging trademark and copyright infringement and false advertising.
• Represented Plaintiff, a HVAC company, in a trademark infringement suit.
• Served as lead counsel for Plaintiff, a nutritional and herbal supplements manufacturer, in a trademark infringement suit against Defendant’s use of name and logo through the sale of products and goods.
• Represented Defendant, a developer of computer applications and software programs, in a trademark dispute regarding use of Plaintiff’s name and mark.
• Represented Defendant, a North Carolina-based restaurant, in a trademark dispute alleging improper use of Plaintiff’s mark.
• Represented Plaintiff in a trademark dispute alleging misuse of mark without Plaintiff's consent.
• 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 Defendant, a Fortune 500 national discount retailer, in a suit alleging trade dress and unfair competition from the sale and distribution of non-woven fabrics with a purportedly proprietary design.
• Served as lead counsel for Plaintiff, a national real estate developer, in a trademark dispute through appeal to the Sixth Circuit.
• Represented Plaintiff, a concierge service provider, in a suit alleging infringement of its mark in connection with its concierge and personal assistant services.
• Represented Plaintiff, an eyewear company, in a suit alleging infringement of its name and mark related to digital/gaming eyewear with similar angles and language.
• Represented Defendant, a manufacturer of poultry and farming products, in a suit alleging trademark and trade dress infringement by competing manufacturer.
• Represented Plaintiff, an online e-cards service provider, in a suit asserting trademark infringement.
• Represented Plaintiff, a Fortune 500 health care provider, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition against a competing healthcare system that provides the same health services targeting customers in Texas and elsewhere.
• Represented Defendant, a distributor, manufacturer and remanufacturer of aftermarket locomotive parts, in a trademark infringement case.
• Represented Plaintiff, a public university, in a trademark suit alleging infringement of Plaintiff’s trademark.
• Represented Defendant, a furniture manufacturer and a national retail chain, in a trademark and trade dress infringement case related to the sale of a specific line of children’s furniture.
• Represented Defendants, two national aviation parts manufacturers, asserting counterclaims of trademark infringement and unfair competition against the opposing parties.  Summary judgment awarded for clients.
• 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 Plaintiff, a Fortune 500 health care provider, alleging trademark infringement in Texas and Pennsylvania against a competing healthcare system that provides the same health services.
• Represented Plaintiff, a manufacturer of candles and other scented products, in parallel district court actions, both enforcing registered and unregistered marks and trade dress against a direct competitor and defending client against claims of trademark infringement by the Defendant.
• Represented Defendant, a manufacturer of paper towels and tissues, in a trademark infringement suit relating to patterns imprinted on the product.
• Served as lead counsel for national aviation parts manufacturer asserting claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition.
• Represented Defendant, a national satellite provider, in a case involving trademark infringement and unfair and deceptive trade practices.  Post-trial the court dismissed Plaintiff's claims and awarded damages on counterclaims.  Case affirmed by Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Trade Dress Litigation

• Represented Defendant, a manufacturer of poultry and farming products, in a suit alleging trademark and trade dress infringement by competing manufacturer.
• Represented Defendant, a Fortune 500 national discount retailer, in a suit alleging trade dress and unfair competition from the sale and distribution of non-woven fabrics with a purportedly proprietary design.
• 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 Defendant, a furniture manufacturer and a national retail chain, in a trademark and trade dress infringement case related to the sale of a specific line of children’s furniture.
• Represented Plaintiff in copyright infringement and breach of contract action for enterprise software used in hospital systems.

Trade Secret Litigation

• Served as lead counsel for Defendant, a bioscience company, in a trade secret and breach of contract action through settlement.
• Represented Defendant, a developer of auto parts distribution system, against claims of trade secret misappropriation and related claims regarding the purported misuse of software.
• 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

• Served as lead counsel for Plaintiff in asserting patent and copyright infringement involving hyperspectral imaging technology.
• Represented Defendant in a copyright infringement case alleging use of photo.
• Represented Plaintiff, a software and technology developer for non-profit organizations, in a copyright infringement suit.
• Represented Defendant in resolving copyright infringement case alleging use of photo.
• Represented Defendant, a furniture retail company, in a suit alleging trademark and copyright infringement and false advertising.
• Represented Defendant in a copyright infringement case.
• 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.
• Represented Defendant, a private university, in a dispute regarding the publication of an academic journal.  The Plaintiff alleged claims of copyright infringement, breach of contract and unfair competition under the Lanham Act.
• Represented Plaintiffs, behavioral health services providers, in suit alleging Defendant made defamatory Internet postings against Plaintiffs which damaged their reputations.
• Represented Defendant, a construction company, in a copyright infringement matter.

Contracts & Licensing Disputes

• Represented Plaintiff, a software company, in a dispute alleging Defendant breached a software license agreement.
• Represented Plaintiff, an insurance carrier, in an interpleader case concerning dispute of life insurance policy proceeds.
• Represented Plaintiff, a biotechnology company, in a case alleging intellectual property and other claims.
• Represented Plaintiff, a software developer, in suit alleging Defendants breached the parties’ software development contract.