Results
Juries. Patents. Success.
Spotlight on Patents
A recent patent we obtained for our client Nexsan, U.S. Patent No. 9218406 covers a private cloud storage system in which security is maintained by storing the data on individual users' devices (sold under the Transporter brand). Data is shared on a peer-to-peer basis. A central server governs access based on user privileges, but does not store any of the shared data. This patent has issued in one of the fields in which recent court rulings have propelled rapid evolution of the law.
Patent Litigation
FairWarning IP, LLC v. Iatric, Inc.; FairWarning IP, LLC v. CynergisTek, Inc.
We successfully defended clients Iatric and CynergisTek in the District Court and Federal Circuit against claims of patent infringement relating to software for detecting fraud and misuse of protected health information. Sunstein litigation group obtained judgments of patent invalidity under Section 101.
Infringement Award
Exergen Corporation vs. Kaz, USA, Inc.
Sunstein litigation team won a $14.6 million dollar verdict for patent infringement following a two-week jury trial for our client Exergen, the company famous for the temporal artery thermometer.
Trademark Litigation
Sage Therapeutics, Inc. v. Sage Naturals, Inc.
On behalf of our client Sage Therapeutics we brought suit against a medical marijuana dispensary using the name Sage Naturals. Sage Therapeutics is committed to developing novel medicines to treat patients suffering from depression and other CNS disorders. Sage Naturals subsequently changed its name to Sira Naturals.
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Litigation Practice Results
Unwavering advocacy for our client’s interests leads to success before, during and after trial.
Patent Practice Results
The vast experience of our patent attorneys and our understanding of clients' business goals enable the creation of valuable and enforceable patent portfolios.
Trademark Practice Results
Our trademark group’s efficient, focused and technically sound advice advances our client’s branding objectives.
Business Practice Results
We advise clients on matters of corporate governance, tax, export controls, licensing, and securities law compliance.
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