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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 16:54:42+00:00

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Boris Zelkind practices in the area of intellectual property litigation, including patent infringement, trade secrets, trademark, copyrights and unfair competition cases.
His extensive patent infringement work encompasses a variety of technology areas, including automotive technology, software, medical devices, consumer products, mechanical devices video compression, telecommunications, commercial diving equipment, autonomous vehicles, solar energy, home automation systems, 3D printing, and cycling technology.
Mr. Zelkind also has significant experience assisting clients with protecting their trade secrets and propriety information in connection with departures of employees or groups of employees, as well as other matters related to the Defend Trade Secrets Acts of 2016 (DTSA). He regularly counsels clients on legal strategies that align with their business objectives, be it guidance during high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation or proactive tactics that ensure the clients’ current and long-term goals are considered and maintained.
Mr. Zelkind represents clients in federal courts and jury trials throughout the United States, with a particular focus on California, Delaware and Texas. He has an extensive appellate practice and has presented numerous oral arguments to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Mr. Zelkind also has experience with patent infringement proceedings and nullity actions in Europe.
He lectures frequently on intellectual property litigation subjects and is a former lawyer representative to the United States District Court of the Southern District of California.
Mr. Zelkind is recognized by his peers for inclusion in the San Diego Super Lawyers list in the field of IP Litigation every year since 2009. He has been selected to the several consecutive editions of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Copyright Law and Patent Litigation.
Mr. Zelkind is a 1994 graduate of DePaul University College of Law and a graduate of the University of Minnesota (B.S., Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics). He is fluent in Russian.
Representative Matters: Digirettes, Inc. v Ballantyne Brands, LLC, Civil Action No. 1: 17-cv-01773 (D. Del.) Enforced client's patent in an infringement case involving electronic cigarette technology.; Zaletel dba i4Software v. Prisma Labs, Inc., CV 16-1307 (D. Del.) In a trademark infringement case, obtained a dismissal of the case from the Eastern District of Virginia for lack of personal jurisdiction, as well as defended against a preliminary injunction motion in Delaware, with the Court finding that the plaintiff was not likely to prevail on the merits.; SunPower Corp. v SunEdison, et al., Case No. 15-cv-286593 (Cal. Superior Ct, Santa Clara County.) In a trade secrets misappropriation case, implemented a global enforcement strategy, bringing trade secret misappropriation cases in multiple jurisdictions in Europe and the United States. The U.S. case is presently stayed, pending resolution of SunEdison's bankruptcy proceeding.; Telecommunication Systems v Cassidian Communications, Inc., et al, Civil Action No. 14-CV-1103-JRG (E.D. TX.) Defended an Airbus subsidiary, Airbus DS Communications, against it primary competitor in a multipatent infringement case in the Eastern District of Texas. Obtained a settlement after Markman briefing.; iControl Networks, Inc. v. SecureNet Tech. LLC, Case No. 14-cv-01198 (D. Del.) Obtained an early dismissal of a patent infringement action involving home automation and security technology.; Anderson v. Kimberly-Clark Corp., Civil Action No. 12-cv-1979 (W.D. WA) Defended Kimberly-Clark in a design patent infringement case involving the company's signature Depends brand adult undergarments. Obtained a dismissal of the case on the pleadings and the decision was upheld on appeal.; I-Flow LLC, et al. v Progressive Medical, Inc., CV 12-01064 (C.D. Cal.) Represented Kimberly-Clark Corp. and its subsidiary I-Flow LLC in a patent infringement case involving infusion pain pump technology. During the presentation of evidence at the jury trial, the case settled for our clients.; SunPower Corp. v. SolarCity Corp., et al., Case No. 5: 12cv694 (N.D. Cal.) Enforced business trade secrets of SunPower Corporation against a competitor.; Amron Int'l Diving Supply Co. v. Hydrolinx Diving Communications, Inc., et al., Case No. 11cv1890 (S.D. Cal.) Obtained terminating sanctions against defendants for theft of trade secrets and additional business torts.; Vebs, Inc. and Lizalde v. Advanced Planning Services, Inc., et al., Case No. 10-cv-0834 (S.D. Cal.) Defended First Allied Securities in a copyright infringement case involving federal benefit programs.; I-Flow Corp. v. Apex Medical Technologies, Inc., et al., Case No. 07-cv-1200 (S.D. Cal.) In a patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation case involving two competitors, represented plaintiff I-Flow Corp. and tried the case to a jury verdict. The jury ruled in our client's favor on all counts and awarded I-Flow over $12 million in damages.; Sorensen v. ITC (and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Intervenor), 427 F.3d 1375 (Fed. Cir. 2005). Obtained a reversal at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.; Koito Manufacturing Inc. v. Turn-Key-Tech, LLC, 381 F.3d 1142 (Fed. Cir. 2004). Represented Turn-Key-Tech in a patent infringement case involving automotive technologies. After a jury trial, obtained reversal and remand at the Court of Appeals at the Federal Circuit; 99 Only Stores v. Best Bargain (C.D. Cal. 2006). In a trademark infringement case, obtained a permanent injunction in our client's favor.; 99 Only Stores v. Allen's 99, et al., (S.D. Cal. 2004). In a trademark infringement case, obtained a permanent injunction in our client's favor.; Automobile Club of Southern California v. The Auto Club, Inc., CV-05-3940 (C.D. Cal.) Represented Automobile Club of Southern California and obtained summary judgment that defendant committed acts of unfair competition. On the eve of trial, obtained a consent judgment with respect the remainder of the causes of action in the client's favor.; Sephra LLC v. Buffet Enhancements International, Inc., 06 CV 2452 (S.D. Cal.) Obtained a settlement for patentee, Sephra LLC.; American Cal Car, Inc. v. BMW of North America, LLC, 04-V 0614 (S.D. Cal.) Represented American Cal Car, Inc. against BMW, and on the eve of trial, obtained a settlement for patentee.; Sephra LLC v. Jarden Corp., 06 CV 0836 (S.D. Cal.) Enforced patents on behalf of client, Sephra LLC.; Sephra LLC v. The Helman Group, Ltd., 06 CV 0385 (S.D. Cal.) Enforced patents on behalf of client, Sephra LLC.; Express, LLC v. Fetish Group, Inc., CV 05-2931 (C.D. Cal.) Obtained summary judgment of copyright infringement for DJ defendant Fetish Group, Inc. and summary judgment defeating the other side's counterclaims.; Patterson Fan Co. v. Romla Co., Civil Action No. 3: 05 CV-1843 (D. S.Car.) Obtained dismissal of action for lack of personal jurisdiction.; Turn-Key-Tech, LLC v. Toyota Motor Co., et al., 01 CV 2157 (S.D. Cal.) Obtained a settlement for patentee.; Turn-Key-Tech, LLC v. Kia Motors Corp., et al., 01 CV 1885 (S.D. Cal.) Obtained a settlement for patentee.; Turn-Key-Tech, LLC v. Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd, et al., 01 CV 1884 (S.D. Cal.) Obtained a settlement for patentee.; Turn-Key-Tech, LLC v. Honda Motor Co. Ltd, et al., 01 CV 2155 (S.D. Cal.) Obtained a settlement for patentee.; Turn-Key-Tech, LLC v. Mitsubishi Motors, et al., 01 CV 2156 (S.D. Cal.) Obtained a favorable settlement for patentee.; On Command Video v. LodgeNet Entertainment Systems (C.D. Cal. 1996). After a claim construction and avoiding summary judgment of infringement, obtained a settlement for defendant saving over $100 million in asserted patent infringement damages.

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