Source: https://www.psmn.com/Representative-Cases/Representative-Cases-of-Henry-M-Sneath/Commercial-Litigation-Intellectual-Property-Construction-Claims-Business-and-Contract-Disputes.shtml
Timestamp: 2019-04-20 16:18:13+00:00

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CNX Gas Corporation v. CDX Gas LLC Federal District Court (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Defended gas exploration company CDX against declaratory judgment claims that sought to invalidate their patents and brought counterclaims of patent infringement against Plaintiff CNX. After claim construction and just prior to trial, the parties reach an amicable settlement wherein, inter alia, Plaintiff acknowledged the validity of the subject patents. Additional settlement terms are confidential.
Modular International, Inc. v. RSA Lighting LLC and Cooper Lighting, Inc. - Federal District Court (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Represented Plaintiff in bringing patent infringement claims against defendants. After substantial litigation, but prior to claim construction, the parties reached an amicable settlement including a royalty payment to client by defendant.
German Manufacturer v. American Seller of Commercial Light Fixtures (names protected) Federal District Court (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Defended American seller of sophisticated commercial light fixtures against claims of copyright, trademark and trade dress infringement. Defense was based on lack of confusion in the relevant marketplace and on theory that Plaintiff's copyrights were invalid. A non-monetary business settlement was reached quickly after these defenses were raised and pled.
Tivi BV . v. U.S. Tech. and Sportstech - Federal District Court (Seattle, Wa.) and Hong Kong - Represented plaintiff, a Dutch Corporation, which owned the exclusive rights and license to the "total image" of one of the world's foremost tennis superstars. Brought claims against defendant for breach of endorsement contracts, unjust enrichment, and various other business torts. This complex commercial case involved international tax and licensing issues, and issues related to a piercing of the defendant's corporate veil. Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of plaintiff with payment of proceeds coming in part, from principals of defendant corporation.
American Atlas Corporation v. Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority - Federal District Court (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Obtained summary judgment on behalf of defendant in multi-million dollar breach of contract and tort action. Plaintiff alleged that it was the successful low bidder on a large environmental remediation and construction project and brought claims against the defendant alleging a failure to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder. Plaintiff sought $26 million in compensatory damages and asked for punitive damages. On our motion, summary judgment was obtained on behalf of the defendant and the District Court's ruling was upheld by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals and certiorari to the United States Supreme Court was denied. Handled the prosecution of the underlying claims and with a fellow partner, all appellate claims arising therefrom.
Robert B. Witt v. Allegheny Power Systems, Sprint PCS and Bechtel Group, Inc. - Allegheny County (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Represented defendants in equity action, wherein plaintiff sought both emergency and permanent injunctive relief against defendants for alleged violations of a right-of-way agreement that ran over and across the land owned by the plaintiff. Defendant power company had an easement over plaintiff's property and following brief, but intensive litigation, a creative and low cost settlement was obtained which allowed telecommunications equipment and antennae to be added on to an existing power company transmission line tower.
Corporation Information Systems, Inc. t/d/b/a Ciscorp v. Timothy Pribanic - Allegheny County (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Represented plaintiff in prosecuting claims against defendant for breach of contract including claims for violation of restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements and failure to return privileged and confidential information and documents. Claims were brought at law and in equity. Obtained injunctive and declaratory relief, and a favorable financial settlement on behalf of client.
Louis Coccoli, et al. v. Allegheny County Airport Authority - Allegheny County (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Defended three lawsuits filed against large municipal authority, which lawsuits challenged the legality and formation of the defendant Authority and sought emergency and permanent injunctive relief. After filing motions to dismiss and supportive briefs, all claims against our client were withdrawn/dismissed.

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