Source: http://www.markowitzherbold.com/practice-areas/Intellectual-property
Timestamp: 2019-04-19 05:07:34+00:00

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Today’s marketplace is competitive. For a business to remain viable, it needs to safeguard its intellectual property - its patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Markowitz Herbold attorneys help protect and secure these valuable IP assets for their clients in disputes before judges, juries and arbitrators. Because our practice is national in scope, we represent companies and individuals across the U.S.
Our attorneys have successfully tried multimillion dollar cases to verdict for Fortune 500 businesses. We’ve won bet-the-company disputes and handled numerous matters for small corporations, start-ups and individuals. We are seasoned trial lawyers who bring claims for our clients when their intellectual property is infringed upon, and defend them when their rights are challenged. Additionally, we help clients implement enforcement programs to protect their intellectual property.
We know how to successfully and efficiently try cases before judges, juries and arbitrators. We are exceptionally skilled in these settings; however, not all IP disputes are destined for trial. We have an outstanding track record for negotiating settlements in arbitrations and mediations.
Andritz, Inc. v. Prue, et al.
Represented Andritz against a competitor and a former employee in a lawsuit seeking damages for patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Obtained a favorable confidential settlement for the client.
Cargill, Incorporated v. Canbra Foods, Ltd., et al.
Acted as local trial counsel for a seed developer in a patent infringement case over canola seeds and a competitor’s attempt to monopolize the $50 billion trans fat-free food processing marketing. Patents were invalidated for inequitable conduct after a finding by the jury of material misrepresentation to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Implemented an enforcement program to protect the marks of national footwear and clothing manufacturer. Enforcement program included stopping infringing activity by extreme youth musical groups using our client’s name in songs and for the name of a musical group.
Yeti, Inc. v. NPK LLC, et al.
Defended startup company that manufactured and sold plant washes in bet-the-company claims for trademark infringement and prosecuted related counterclaims. After extensive litigation on multiple fronts, negotiated resolution of the case in which the plaintiff discontinued all competitive operations and acknowledged NPK’s ownership of trademarks.
Herb Pharm, Inc. v. Motherland Herb Pharm, Inc.
Defended a manufacturer of herbal supplements by settling this trademark infringement case prior to a preliminary injunction without any payment by the client.
Defended the author of children’s books in a copyright infringement lawsuit and obtained a favorable settlement after obtaining an order transferring the case from an unfavorable forum to Oregon.
In re Carrot Bunch Companies, Inc. et al.
Defended an on-line printing supply company from a trademark infringement claim stemming from an alleged infringing domain name. Obtained a favorable settlement for our client.
Judith Belushi Pisano v. House of Blues Brands Corp.
Represented media/entertainment/restaurant company in defense of breach of licensing agreement claims brought by licensor. Settled prior to trial.
Defended a claim of copyright infringement relating to a Holyfield/Tyson boxing match.
Defended a coiled hose seller sued by a large hose company and obtained a favorable summary judgment ruling that the term “coil hose“ was descriptive and therefore our client was not liable for Lanham Act violations.
MedCure, Inc. v. Colleen Shannon, Valere Beck, and LifeLegacy Foundation, Inc.
Represented employer against two former employees. Obtained TRO and Permanent Injunction in contested hearing precluding former employees from directly or indirectly soliciting business in specified territories.
Represented OCH in various litigation matters including protection of trademark and trade name, franchise litigation and breach of contract.
Represented a fuel cell inventor from patent infringement claims by a competitor. During discovery, we obtained a ruling that the attorney-client privilege had been waived despite vigorous arguments by plaintiff. The opinion has since been cited frequently as an example of circumstances where privilege can be waived even when a stipulated protective order is in place. See The Legal Intelligencer “Federal Rule of Evidence 502: An Oft-Unopened Gift” www.Law.com, January 29, 2013.
Represented national apparel and outdoor equipment retailer in a declaratory action wherein a national marketing software provider sought a judgment that its pop-up software program did not violate trademark and unfair competition laws.
Represented plaintiff, a manufacturer of canoe, kayak and raft paddles, in a case against a competing manufacturer for patent infringement. Case successfully settled prior to trial.
Defended an advertising agency against copyright infringement claims that it had designed an infringing map. Obtained a favorable settlement.
Defended a pharmaceutical manufacturer by settling this trademark infringement dispute prior to a preliminary injunction without any payment by our client.
Represented a northwest regional restaurant owner against an infringer for Lanham Act violations and, after discovery and a hearing, obtained a permanent injunction against the infringer prohibiting use of the confusingly similar restaurant name.
Zing Toys, Inc. and Steven Walterscheid v. Zuru, LLC, et al.
Defended a toy manufacturer accused of patent infringement and trademark infringement stemming from its sale of a line of flying toys. Obtained a favorable settlement during pre-trial mediation.

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