Representative Experience

Patent Infringement Litigation

• Represented a patent holder in a jury trial and an appeal to the Federal Circuit concerning patent infringement claims, ultimately securing a confidential settlement.
• Defended an online retailer against patent infringement claims related to a utility patent, achieving a dismissal with prejudice after a Rule 11 letter and motion were served.
• Defended against a patent infringement claim involving commercial replacement parts in the Middle District of North Carolina.
• Represented a manufacturer in defending against patent infringement allegations in the Western District of North Carolina. 

Copyright Litigation

• Defended a small business in a copyright infringement and trade dress case, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.
• Prosecuted a copyright infringement suit for a home designer against a builder, draftsperson, and homeowners, reaching a confidential settlement.
• Brought a copyright infringement claim against a baby garment manufacturer, securing a confidential settlement.
• Defended a general contractor, draftsman, and homeowners in a copyright infringement dispute over an architectural design, resulting in a dismissal.
• Negotiated a confidential pre-suit settlement of copyright infringement damages from an infringing construction company on behalf of an architectural design firm. 

Trademark & Trade Dress Infringement Litigation

• Defended an online retailer against trade dress infringement claims over aftermarket parts, resulting in a dismissal without any payment after the close of discovery.
• Successfully defended a client in a trademark infringement case, dismissing all claims with no settlement payment, aside from minor label adjustments.
• Represented a magazine publisher in a trademark infringement suit against a competitor, leading to a positive confidential outcome.
• Secured an arrest order for a defendant violating a preliminary injunction in a trademark infringement case, leading to a significant judgment for attorney’s fees and damages.
• Obtained a permanent injunction against a foreign defendant in a trademark and copyright infringement case, resulting in the defendant’s Amazon Marketplace account shutdown.
• Represented trademark holders in proceedings before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, successfully achieving desired outcomes. 

Trade Secret Litigation

• Defended a client against federal and Alabama trade secret misappropriation claims involving electronic files improperly handled by a new hire.
• Represented a business in trade secret litigation, leading to a confidential settlement as part of the sale of the company.

Commercial Litigation

• Represented a minority shareholder in a case against the majority owner, resulting in a confidential settlement and payout for the shareholder’s interest in the business.
• Defended a business purchaser against breach of contract claims related to a multi-million-dollar indemnification escrow, successfully upholding the client’s position.
• Represented a minority LLC owner in a dispute with majority stakeholders over the buyout and valuation of their interest.
• Defended a petroleum supplier in a civil action challenging an NCDOT encroachment approval, successfully dissolving a preliminary injunction that jeopardized a $12 million project, and securing summary judgment on all claims.
• Advocated for a group of physicians in a contract dispute with an accountable care organization in the NC Business Court, obtaining a temporary restraining order and an early settlement.
• Served as trial counsel for a national book distributor in a federal jury trial over personal guarantee breaches, winning a $29 million judgment. Further represented the same client to enforce the judgment, ultimately negotiating a substantial settlement.
• Prosecuted a breach of contract action for a municipality in the NC Business Court, leading to a settlement affirming the municipality’s rights and expanding its customer base.