Articles, Speeches & Seminars

"Cost-Effective Patent Searching in Small Molecule Drug Development," 251st American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2016

K.J. Miller, "Practical Steps for Building a Strong Life Science Patent Portfolio,"Bloomberg BNA - Life Sciences Law & Industry Report (March 2015)

K. J. Miller, M. M. Abu-Omar, Eur. J. Org. Chem., 2003, 2003, 1294-1299

K. J. Miller, T. T, Kitagawa, M. M. Abu-Omar, “Hydroalkoxylation Reactions Catalyzed by Palladium(II) Complexes”, 222nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Chicago, IL, August 2001.

K. J. Miller, T. T. Kitagawa, M. M. Abu-Omar, Organometallics, 20, 2001, 4403-4412.

K. J. Miller, J. H. Baag, M. M. Abu-Omar, Inorg. Chem, 38, 1999, 4510-4514.

K. J. Miller, J. H. Baag, M. M. Abu-Omar, “Palladium(II) Schiff-base Complexes and their Catalytic Reactivity,” 217th. National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Anaheim, CA, March 1999.

I. J. Ball, S.-C. Huang, K. J. Miller, R. A. Wolf, R. B. Kaner, Synthetic Metals, 102, 1999, 1311-1312.

I. J. Ball; S.-C. Huang, K. J. Miller, J. Y. Shimano, R. A. Wolf, R. B. Kaner, “The Pervaporation of Ethanol/Water Feeds with Polyaniline Membranes,” International Conference on Synthetic Metals, Montpelier, France, July 1998.

Speeches & Seminars

Wahl B.“Enhancing Commercialization and Monetization of Your Intellectual Property,” Doheny Eye Institute Innovation & & Entrepreneurship Ideation to Commercialization CME Conference, Pasadena, CA (March 12, 2016). 

Yee T., Wahl B. "Protecting Trademarks and Patents in China: What You Need to Know," 16th Annual U.S.-China Trade Conference, Chicago, IL (November 5, 2015).

Wahl B., Yee T. "IP Value Creation - Role and Practice of the Entrepreneurial General Counsel," University of California, Irvine - School of Law, Irvine, CA (February 10, 2015).

Wahl B., Yee T. "Intellectual Property Rights in China After a Half Century of Industrialization," Fifteenth Annual U.S.-China Trade Conference, Chicago, IL (November 18, 2014)

Adams R., Yu J., Wahl B., Yee T. “Starts and Exits: The Life Cycles of Life Science Startups,” Private Equity Conference - Financing Innovation and Technology in Healthcare Conference, Chicago, IL (March 14, 2014).

Townes N., Wahl B., Yee T. “Intellectual Property Essentials and Value Creation,” Orange County Bar Association – Business and Corporate Law Section, Irvine, CA (February 26, 2014)

Lee S., Wahl B. Key Issues Facing Medical Device Prosecutors Today, presentation and CLE webinar, Irvine, CA (June 4, 2013). 

Lee S., Wahl B. Key Issues Facing Medical Device Prosecutors Today, Stanford Biodesign-Bay Area In-House Medical Device Association, Stanford, CA (May 23, 2013). 

Wahl B. Protecting Your Medical Inventions, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI (May 6, 2013).

Chaput B., Ippolito F., Wahl B., Yee T.  “Protecting and Leveraging your Clients’ IP Rights and New Patent Law Implications,” State Bar of California 85th Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA (October 13, 2012). 

Pai F., Singeo L., Wahl B., Yee T. “Addressing Your Clients’ Intellectual Property Needs in Business Transactions,” State Bar of California 84th Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA (September 18, 2011).

Singeo L., Tse G., Wahl B., Yee T. “Addressing Your Clients’ Intellectual Property Needs,” State Bar of California Cyber Institute, Irvine, CA (webinar) (January 27, 2011).

Pai F., Singeo L., Wahl B., Yee T. “Addressing Your Clients’ Intellectual Property Needs,” State Bar of California 83rd Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA (September 25, 2010).

Wahl B. “Intellectual Property: Turning an Idea Into a Patent,” Western Angiographic & Interventional Society 38th Annual Meeting, Kapalua, HI (September 25, 2008).

Wahl, B. Atrial Fibrillation. Grand Rounds, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, March 4, 2002.

Articles

von Hoffmann, G., Wahl, B. Beginning the Patent Process. Modern Aesthetics (July/August 2014).

von Hoffmann, G., Wahl, B. Evaluating Freedom to Operate. Endovascular Today (June 2014).

von Hoffmann, G., Wahl, B. Beginning the Patent Process. Endovascular Today (May 2014).

Carson JM, Wahl, B. Case comment: code Laboratory Corp. v. Metabolite Labs, Euro. Intel. Prop. Rev. 2007, 29(7), 94.

Lau CY, Wahl, B., Foo WK.  Ring vaccination versus mass vaccination in event of a smallpox attack.  Hawaii Med J, Feb 2005, 64(2), 34-36.

Representative Matters

Ms. Natland has been involved in the following litigation cases, amongst others:

Victoria’s Secret Stores Brand Management, Inc. v. Urban Decay Cosmetics, 2:12-cv-00693-GLF-MRA (2012). Represented Defendant and Counter Claimant, Urban Decay Cosmetics, in connection with declaratory judgment suit involving the NAKED mark. Case settled favorably for client resulting in complete phase-out of accused Victoria’s Secret product.

Broadcom Corp. v. BroadVoice, Inc., SACV05-431 DOC (2005).  Represented Plaintiff, Broadcom Corporation, in trademark infringement suit. Case settled favorably for client.

Ms. Natland’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) experience is extensive, with some highlights noted below:

Ms. Natland successfully represented My Horse Player, Inc. in an ex parte proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, in which the Board's decision on appeal reversed the Examining Attorney by finding that MY HORSE PLAYER is not descriptive and is registrable on the Principal Register (TTAB 2008).

Ms. Natland successfully represented Hurley International LLC as Plaintiff in a precedential decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, finding on summary judgment that the Defendants had committed fraud on the USPTO. Hurley International LLC v. Volta 82 USPQ2d 1339 (TTAB 2007).  Listed by Allen’s Trademark Digest as one of the top ten trademark cases before the TTAB in 2007.

Ms. Natland successfully represented Jose Remacle in a precedential decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, reversing the Examining Attorney and finding that the mark BIO-CD is not descriptive and is registrable on the Principal Register. In re Remacle 66 USPQ2d 1222 (TTAB 2002).

Speeches & Seminars

Ms. Natland has spoken extensively on topics related to trademark and Internet law, including:

War Games: Recent IP Litigation, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2015)

Guest Lecturer, Chapman School of Law (Music and Entertainment Law) (2015)

Panelist, Chapman Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium, Chapman Law School (2015)

The Intersection of False Advertising Claims and the FDCA, OCBA Entertainment and Sports Section (2015)

Scams, Schemes, and Spoofs: Online Brand Protection, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2015)

The Intersection of False Advertising Claims and the FDCA, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2014)

Avoiding False Advertising & Unfair Competition, IP Impact Silicon Valley - Trademark Seminar (2013)

Financing of Litigation in Trademark Actions, International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting (2013)

Silver Linings Playbook: Best Practices in Trademark Clearance and Selection, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2013)

Swimming with Piranhas: Avoiding Trade Secret Misappropriation, False Advertising & Unfair Competition Claims, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2013)

Soarin' Over Your Trademarks: Keys to Monetizing Your Brands, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2012)

Navigating the Murky Waters of the New Top Level Domain Name Launch, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2012)

Trademark and Copyright Clearance Scenarios: A Lawyer's Day at the Happiest Place on Earth.... Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2011)

Trademarks in Sports: Ambush Marketing, International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting (2011)

Keywords and Trademarks, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2010)

Brand Power:  How to Develop and Protect a Profitable Brand, The Entrepreneurship Institute's Presidents' Forum (2007) (panelist)

Careers in Trademark Law, International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (INTA) (2006)

Brand Searching and Clearance in the Internet Age, International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting (2005) 

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Practices, Practicing Law Institute (2004)

Trademark Year in Review, OCPLA/SDIPLA Spring Seminar (2003)

Trademarks and the Internet, National Association of Legal Secretaries (2003)

Dilution and the Victoria’s Secret Case, Orange County Paralegal Association (2003)

Articles

In addition, Ms. Natland has published numerous articles related to copyright, trademark and Internet law, including:

When the cost of default is $1.2 million, World Trademark Review, February 2016

Alert: California and the EU’s Changing Privacy Laws, December 2015

GoDaddy victorious in dispute over OSCARS and ACADEMY AWARDS marks, World Trademark Review, September 2015

Nuisance Repeat Filing Resolution: An Interview with the Enforcement Committee, INTA Bulletin, April 2015

Tacking isn't tacky - narrow doctrine saves defendant, World Trademark Review, January 2014

SPI in high spirits after suit against STOLI marks is dismissed for lack of standing, World Trademark Review, September 2013

No shades of grey: TTAB finds "white" deceptive for black tea, World Trademark Review, April 2013

Madrid Protocol registrations not insulated from petition to cancel based on abandonment, World Trademark Review, October 2012

Advertising at the Olympics - Let the Games Begin!, Convergence (an International Bar Association publication), Orange County Business Journal and Law360, July 2012

Ninth Circuit recognizes protectable trade dress for skull-shaped vodka bottle, World Trademark Review, June 2012

Time to Review – Achieving Best Practices in Trademark Audits, World Trademark Review, March 2012

Mark for Coffee House Likely to Cause Confusion with Coffee Certification Mark, World Trademark Review, March 2012

Nearly $300,000 awarded to plaintiff in keyword case against competitor, World Trademark Review, February 2011

Eighth Circuit: actual confusion is not a prerequisite to monetary relief, World Trademark Review, January 2011

Common U.S. Marines Slogan Remains in Public Domain, World Trademark Review, October 2010

Use of Identical Mark is Circumstantial Evidence of Dilution, World Trademark Review, July 2010

A TTAB Finds Mark Disparaging For Use with Wine, World Trademark Review, April 2010

Plaintiff Has Its Cake, May Not Eat It Too, World Trademark Review, December 2009

Trademark “Squatter” Enjoined From Using JAPONAIS Mark, World Trademark Review, September 2009

Eight-year delay bars claim that REDSKINS mark disparages Native American, World Trademark Review, July 2009

Heartbrand beefs with Yahoo!, World Trademark Review, May 2009 

Hershey Garners Sweet Victory Against Furniture Company, World Trademark Review, December 2008

Hobbit Sleeps on Rights, Says Court, World Trademark Review, August 2008

Google’s Motion to Dismiss AdSense Complaint Rejected, World Trademark Law Report, July 2008

Focus on Fraud: Still Treacherous Territory in the U.S., INTA Bulletin, June 2008

The Importance of Trademark Audits, INTA Bulletin, March 2008

HOT WHEELS summary judgment spins out in Ninth, World Trademark Law Report, 2007

TTAB applies more lenient Section 2(d) test in FIRST NIAGARA, World Trademark Law Report, July 2007

Trademark Management: The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth, World Trademark Review, April 2007

Jonathan Livingston Seagull Claims Survive Summary Judgment Motion, World Trademark Law Report, April 11, 2007

Trademark Audits – what you need to know, World Trademark Review, May 2006

LAWYERS.COM Generic for Online Legal Database, World Trademark Law Report, March 2, 2006

No Second Bite of the Apple for SNAP Mark Owner, World Trademark Report, December 14, 2005

Infamous Mustang Ranch Name Still Up in the Air, World Trademark Report, September 9, 2005

Brand Searching and Clearance in the Internet Age (contributing author), International Trademark Association, May 18, 2005

Duck Quacking Sound Mark Shot Down by District Court, World Trademark Law Report, April 26, 2005

Nissan Dilution Case Driven Back to the District Court, World Trademark Law Report, October 7, 2004

No New Home for Disputed ‘TahoeLuxuryProperties’ Domain Name, World Trademark Law Report, July 12, 2004

Master Card’s ‘Priceless’ Ads Not Infringed by Political Broadcasts, World Trademark Law Report, April 6, 2004

Fake Gucci Bags Too Good to Recall, World Trademark Law Report, February 12, 2004

MBNA Forfeits MONTANA SERIES and PHILADELPHIA CARD, World Trademark Law Report, November 19, 2003

Default Respondent Prevails in UDRP Action, World Trademark Law Report, September 17, 2003

In Re MBNA America Bank, N.A., Federal Circuit Case Digest, September 2003

In Re The Boulevard Entertainment, Inc., Federal Circuit Case Digest, August 2003

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company v. Advantage Rent-A-Car, Inc., Federal Circuit Case

Speeches & Seminars

Sganga, J., Yee T., “Trends in U.S. Patent Litigation,” U.S. Patent Litigation Seminar, Tokyo, Japan (February 4, 2016).

Yee T., Sganga, J., “Trends and Advanced Strategies in U.S. Patent Prosecution,” U.S. Patent Prosecution Seminar, Tokyo, Japan (February 3, 2016).

Sganga, J., Yee T., “Trends in U.S. Patent Litigation,” U.S. Patent Litigation Seminar, Osaka, Japan (February 2, 2016).

Yee T., Sganga, J., “Trends and Advanced Strategies in U.S. Patent Prosecution,” U.S. Patent Prosecution Seminar, Osaka, Japan (February 1, 2016).

Yee T., Wahl B. "Protecting Trademarks and Patents in China: What You Need to Know," 16th Annual U.S.-China Trade Conference, Chicago, IL (November 5, 2015). 

Wahl B., Yee T. "IP Value Creation - Role and Practice of the Entrepreneurial General Counsel," University of California, Irvine - Law School, Irvine, CA (February 10, 2015).

Wahl B., Yee T. "Intellectual Property Rights in China After a Half Century of Industrialization," Fifteenth Annual U.S.-China Trade Conference, Chicago, IL (November 18, 2014).

Sganga, J., Yee T. “Best Practices and Trends in U.S. Patent Litigation and Prosecution,” U.S. Litigation and Patent Prosecution Seminar, Osaka, Japan (July 11, 2014).

Yee T., Sganga, J., “Best Practices and Trends in U.S. Patent Prosecution,” U.S. Patent Prosecution Seminar, Tokyo, Japan (July 8, 2014).

Sganga, J., Yee T. “Trends in U.S. Patent Litigation: Pro-Accused Infringer,” U.S. Litigation Seminar, Tokyo, Japan (July 7, 2014).

Adams R., Yu J., Wahl B., Yee T. “Starts and Exits: The Life Cycles of Life Science Startups,” Private Equity Conference - Financing Innovation and Technology in Healthcare Conference, Chicago, IL (March 14, 2014).

Townes N., Wahl B., Yee T. “Intellectual Property Essentials and Value Creation,” Orange County Bar Association – Business and Corporate Law Section, Irvine, CA (February 26, 2014)

Chaput B, Ippolito F, Wahl B, Yee T. “Protecting and Leveraging your Clients’ IP Rights and New Patent Law Implications,” State Bar of California 85th Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA (October 13, 2012).

Pai F., Singeo L., Wahl B., Yee T. “Addressing Your Clients’ Intellectual Property Needs in Business Transactions,” State Bar of California 84th Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA (September 18, 2011).

Singeo L., Tse G., Wahl B., Yee T. “Addressing Your Clients’ Intellectual Property Needs,” State Bar of California Cyber Institute, Irvine, CA (webinar) (January 27, 2011).

Pai F., Singeo L., Wahl B., Yee T. “Addressing Your Clients’ Intellectual Property Needs,” State Bar of California 83rd Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA (September 25, 2010).

Representative Matters
Articles
Speeches & Seminars

Representative Matters

JS Products v. Kabo Tool (Fed. Cir.) Invalidated patent on summary judgment for DJ plaintiff by demonstrating that micron level dimensional differences in accused tools retailed at Lowe’s were also inherently present in prior art. Argued successfully to obtain affirmance on appeal.

Kreative Power v. Monoprice, Inc.  (N.D. Cal)  Defended on-line retailer of consumer electronics against claims of infringing utility patent, design patent, and copyright relating to a pyramid-shaped power outlet/surge protector. Obtained summary judgment of invalidity and no infringement within 6 months after complaint was filed, with no need for depositions or claim construction hearing.

Inogen v. Inova  (Fed. Cir.)  Obtained affirmance of PTAB decision in favor of patentability for manufacturer of portable oxygen concentrators used for respiratory therapy.

Bierman v. Toshiba (Cal. Sup. Ct., Marin County)  Obtained summary judgment for accused defendant based on statute of limitations in case alleging trade secret misappropriation and breach of NDA, stemming from alleged confidential disclosure of software used to protect computers in the event of power loss.

John Deks Australia Pty, Ltd. v. Atlas Bolt and Screw Company (N.D. Ohio). Represented defendant in a patent and copyright infringement suit involving construction products in a five-week jury trial. Obtained directed verdict and attorney fee award on the copyright claim, and favorable judgment on the patent claim, which was upheld on appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 14 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1077 (Unpublished).

Archive Corp. v. Cipher Data Products, Inc., 12 U.S.P.Q.2d 1464 (C.D. Cal.). Represented accused infringer of patent on a computer tape drive. Successfully opposed two motions for preliminary injunction, even though the patent had been found valid and infringed in prior litigation with a third party. Obtained stay of proceedings to permit hostile takeover of patent owner, which ultimately resolved the lawsuit.

Stillwell Developments, Inc., Sleepsafe Industries, Inc. v. Chen et al., 11 U.S.P.Q.2d 1328 (C.D. Cal.). Defended claims of trade secret misappropriation relating to a portable fire alarm, and related claims of unfair competition, breach of contract and commercial fraud. Brought successful directed verdict motion, which lead to attorneys fees award for successful defense of trade secret claim.

Atari Games Corp. v. Nintendo of America, Inc., (N.D. Cal.). Represented video game manufacturer accused of infringing patents and copyrights in hardware and software used to lock out unlicensed video games. Conducted extensive discovery in Japan. Obtained voluntary dismissal of one patent infringement claim, and participated in three-week jury trial on remaining patent. 

Applied Materials, Inc. v. Advanced Semiconductor Materials of America, Inc. (N.D. Cal.). Represented defendant in post-trial proceedings in patent infringement case relating to semiconductor wafer processing equipment. Successfully obtained a stay of permanent injunction pending appeal with favorable security terms, which were upheld on appeal to Federal Circuit.

The Beam System, Inc. v. Checkpoint Systems, Inc., 42 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1461 (C.D. Cal.). Represented defendant in computer software copyright infringement lawsuit. Obtained a protective order from the court to maintain the confidentiality of client's code. Ultimately, obtained a dismissal of the entire action based upon plaintiff's violation of that court order.

Cook v. Makita USA, Inc., (Cal. Sup. Ct., Riverside). Defended against claims of trade secret misappropriation related to power tool design. Negotiated settlement shortly before trial in which plaintiff dismissed all claims without any compensation from defendant.

Cabinet Vision v. Cabnetware, (S.D. Cal.), aff’d, 2000 U.S. App. LEXIS 2030 (unpublished). Represented defendant in post-trial proceedings patent infringement action relating to computer-aided design software. Initially obtained injunction against patent owner making misrepresentations to potential customers regarding anticipated outcome of lawsuit. Later successfully obtained judgment as a matter of law overturning unfavorable jury verdicts on invalidity.

Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. Represented personal watercraft manufacturer in a series of patent enforcement actions in both District Court and the United States International Trade Commission relating to a portfolio of dozens of patents. The actions against major competitors were each resolved by license agreement resulting in significant royalties to the client.

Gart v. Logitech, Inc., CV 98-05957 CBM (Mcx) (C.D. Cal.) Represented plaintiff in a patent infringement suit relating to the ergonomic design of computer mice. After a successful appeal regarding claim construction issues, obtained a favorable settlement of the case. Continued enforcement efforts have resulted in several other licenses with mouse manufacturers. Published opinions: 254 F.3d 1334 (Fed. Cir. 2001); 67 USPQ2d 1263 (C.D. Cal. 2003).

Zimmer Inc. v. Nobel Biocare, USA, Inc. Defended dental implant manufacturer in an arbitrated patent infringement dispute. Conducted arbitration through final hearing, obtaining a judgment of no infringement in connection with a patent that six major competitors had previously licensed and paid millions of dollars in royalty payments. Obtained attorney fee award in excess of $2 million.

Nazomi v. HTC (N.D. Cal) Defended mobile phone handset manufacturer in multi-defendant action against two patents relating to Java processing technology, obtained summary judgment of non-infringement on both patents.

University of North Dakota v. James Hardie (D. N.D.) Represented construction products manufacturer in contract dispute regarding ownership of technology relating to fillers used in reinforced concrete products. Obtained preliminary injunction against University filing patents on the technology, and summary judgment that key technology rights were not owned by the University.

Nobel Biocare USA v. Technique D’Usage Sinlab (ED Va) Brought declaratory judgment action against patentee on patents relating to computerized dental surgical planning and CAD/CAM techniques for custom dental prosthetics. Obtained summary judgment of no infringement on all four patents.

Nobel Biocare USA v. Materialise (C.D. Cal) Brought declaratory judgment action against patentee on patent relating to CAD/CAM techniques for designing and rapid prototyping custom surgical templates. Obtained summary judgment of no infringement.

Dr. Paula Small v. Nobel Biocare USA (SDNY) Defended dental implant manufacturer against patentee on two patents relating to dental implant design. Although patents survived re-exam and re-issue, obtained summary judgment of invalidity due to on-sale bar, lack of written description requirement, and re-issue recapture.

Kruse Technology Partnership v. Caterpillar (C.D. Cal) Represented inventor of patent portfolio relating to computerized fuel injection controls to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Obtained favorable claim construction after 4 day evidentiary hearing, leading to settlement with Caterpillar. Enforced patents against GM, Isuzu, and other major diesel engine manufacturers, including Cummins.

Intamin Ltd. v. Magnetar (Fed. Cir.) Represented accused patent infringer against world’s largest amusement park ride manufacturer regarding patent on eddy-current magnetic braking system. On second appeal, affirmed favorable judgment that patent was unenforceable due to unclean hands. Also obtained attorney fee award.

Acuff v.Custom Control Sensors (AAA arbitration) Represented licensee and manufacturer of aerospace pressure sensing switches in royalty dispute on technology and patent license agreement. Licensor alleged that $11M in back royalties were owed. Obtained award that licensee owed no further royalties and instead was itself owed $7M in overpaid royalties. 

Hansen Beverage Co. v. National Beverage Co. (9^th Cir) In trademark infringement suit, obtained preliminary injunction against competitor of Monster Energy brand energy drink, and successfully enforced settlement agreement on appeal to 9^th Circuit.

Hansen Beverage Co. v. Cytosport (C.D. Cal) In trademark infringement suit, obtained preliminary injunction against competitor of Monster Energy brand energy drink, leading to settlement on eve of trial.

Monster Energy Co. v. HRHH Hotel Casino (JAMS arbitration) Successfully enforced trademark assignment agreement from Hard Rock Hotel relating to REHAB brand, and obtained attorney fee award.

Victoria’s Secret v. Urban Decay (S.D. Ohio) Represented cosmetics company owning trademark rights in NAKED brand against Victoria’s Secret, leading to favorable settlement and Victoria’s Secret discontinuing use of NAKED on cosmetic.

Articles

“Direct Molding Statutes: Potent Weapons, But Are They Constitutional?” Journal of the Patent & Trademark Office Society, Vol. 71, No. 1, 1989.

“Copyright Law, The U.S. Joins The Berne Convention,” Orange County Lawyer, December 1989.

“Legal Protection For Works Of Art,” Orange County Lawyer, March, 1991.

“Building A Winning Paper Trail For Intellectual Property Litigation,” Orange County Business Journal, September, 1991.

“What The Japanese Businessman Should Know About U.S. Copyright Law,” Kaigai Chuzai, May 1992.

“Growing Software Intensive Companies,” ABL Key Observer Report, May 1992.

“A Primer on Patents,” Orange County Business Journal, September 1993.

“The Pitfalls Of Providing Intent-to-Use Trademark Applications As Loan Security,” Los Angeles Daily Journal, February 7, 1997; Orange County Reporter, February 10, 1997.

“Recent Developments In Intellectual Property Law,” 1996 Annual Review of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California, 1997.

“Swap Talk: Retail-Space Operators and Internet Providers May Be Secondarily Liable for Infringement,” Los Angeles Daily Journal, September 5, 1997.

“Secondary Liability for Copyright and Trademark Infringement: Where Cyberspace and Retail Space Meet,” Orange County Lawyer, March 1998.

“Litigating Obviousness: A New Approach for Using Expert Witnesses,” Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, Vol. 81, No. 3, March 1999.

“Ch. 11 – Pretrial Proceedings,” co-author with Don W. Martens, Patent Litigation, Edited by Laurence H. Pretty, PLI Press, 2000.

“Pre-Litigation Patent Enforcement,” Thomson-Reuters, co-author with Don Martens, 2008-2013.

Speeches & Seminars

“Trends in U.S. Patent Litigation,” US Patent Litigation Seminar, Osaka & Tokyo, Japan (February 2 & 4, 2016)

“Trends and Advanced Strategies in U.S. Patent Prosecution,” U.S. Patent Prosecution Seminar, Osaka & Tokyo, Japan (February 1 & 3, 2016)

"IP Year in Review," CLE Wrap-Up: Substance Abuse, Elimination of Bias & the IP Year in Review, Knobbe Martens Hosted CLE Seminar (January 7, 2016)

"The Practitioner’s Perspective: The Effect of Patent Non-Practicing Entities on Industry," Trolls or Toll-Takers: Do Intellectual Property Non-Practicing Entities Add Value to Society? 2015 Chapman Law Review Symposium, Orange, CA (January 30, 2015)

Program Chair, The Third Annual Technology Seminar – Program Chair for Using Technology in Trials Today: What is a Must and What is a Bust, The Orange County Bar Association Masers Division, Irvine, CA (November 18, 2014)

"Woke Up This Morning – My Patent’s Gone: Recent Pro-Accused Infringer Trends in Patent Law," 2014 ACC-SoCal Double Header, Anaheim, CA (August 28, 2014)

“Best Practices and Trends in U.S. Patent Litigation and Prosecution,” US Litigation and Patent Prosecution Seminar, Osaka, Japan (July 11, 2014)

“Best Practices and Trends in U.S. Patent Prosecution,” US Patent Prosecution Seminar, Tokyo, Japan (July 8, 2014)

“Trends in U.S. Patent Litigation: Pro-Accused Infringer,” US Litigation Seminar, Tokyo, Japan (July 7, 2014).

Chapman University School of Law, Adjunct Professor 2013-2014, “Patent Litigation”

ACC-SoCal Double Header, “What to do in the First 30 Days of an IP Suit” (April 2013)

JAMS “Recent Trends in Intellectual Property Litigation”, roundtable participant (July 2006)

“Rule 11 in Patent Cases,” Intellectual Property/Technology Law Section Meeting, Orange County Bar Association (March 2006)

Los Angeles Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, Annual Seminar, “One Year Down the Road: Claim Construction Post-Phillips” (May 2006)

USC Gould School of Law, 2005 Intellectual Property Institute, “You’ve Been Sued for Patent Infringement – Now What?” (May 2005)

“ADR in Intellectual Property Cases,” Orange County Patent Law Association (March 2005)

Intellectual Property Owners Association (I.P.O.), “Drafting ADR Clauses – Lessons From the Battlefield,” Washington D.C. (November 2004)

Chapman University School of Law 3rd Annual Preview of the Supreme Court: “An Update of Intellectual Property Law,” Phillips v. AWH Corp (October 2004)

“Timing Summary Judgment in Federal Court,” Orange County Barristers (September 2004)

“Fundamentals of Business Practices Litigation,” Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB), Costa Mesa, (September 2000)

Entrepreneurs Conference, Harvard Business School Association of Orange County, “Intellectual Property Protection for the Internet,” Irvine (May 2000)

William P. Gray Legion Lex Inn of Court, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Motion Practice,” Costa Mesa (May 2000)

Lead defense counsel in patent infringement case, Costa Mesa, Whittier College School of Law, Mock Trial presentation (February 2004, 2005, 2006)

Lead defense counsel in trade secrets case, Costa Mesa, Whittier College School of Law, Mock Trial presentation (February 2003)

Mr. Sganga has also lectured on Intellectual Property Law issues for Orange County Patent Law Association, Orange County Barristers, Orange County Barristers, SO/CAL/TEN (Southern California Technology Executives Network), Practicing Law Institute (PLI), and Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB). 

Mayo v. Prometheus, U.S. Supreme Court, SDIPLA Amicus Brief (2011)

“Drafting Patents for Litigation and Licensing,” ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, BNA Books 2008-2010 (coauthor)

Therasense v. Becton Dickinson– Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Co-author, SDIPLA Amicus Brief (2010)

 “New Patents for Old Drugs:  Label-Based Strategies in the United States,”  Pharma Focus Asia 10-2009

"Whole-Genome Sequencing v. Gene Patents: The Coming Showdown," Intellectual Property Owners Webinar, October 2010

“Gene Patents: What to do After Myriad,” Intellectual Property Owners Webinar, May 2010

“Drug Repositioning Summit: Finding New Routes to Success, New Patents for Existing Drugs,” Cambridge Healthcare Institute 10-2008

“Repositioned Drug Patent Opportunities and the Role of the FDA Label,” Boston IV Meeting 2008

“IP in Biotechnology Startups: Post-Diligence Issues and Strategies,” BIO International Convention 2008

“The Growing Role of IP Diligence in Corporate Formation, Funding, IPOs,” San Diego Daily Transcript, Marcy 27, 2008

KSR v. Teleflex– U.S. Supreme Court, Co-author, SDIPLA Amicus Brief (2007)

Ned Israelsen and Christopher Sweeney, “New Opportunities Beckon for Big Pharma,” www.managingip.com, March 2005.

“Protecting Biotechnology Inventions with Patents: Permissible Subject Matter and Scope of Claims.”

“Comments Of The San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association On Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking By United States Patent And Trademark Office,” (New Rules on Continuation Application Practice) May 1, 2006

“Forget everything you thought you knew about protecting your IP: Pharmaceuticals require an entirely different patent strategy,”  San Diego Daily Transcript, March 29, 2006

Lecturer at Utah State Bar Mid-Winter Institute seminar 2005

“Festo and Biotechnology Patent Prosecution: Consequences for the Practical Patent Practitioner.” 21 Biotechnology Law Report 540, No. 6, December 2002.

“Making, Using, and Selling Without Infringing: An Examination of 35 USC Section 271(e) Ad The Experimental Use Exception to Patent Infringement,” AIPLA Quarterly Journal, Vol. 16, No. 3 & 4, 1988-1989

Representative Matters

Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. v. Illumina, Inc., Case IPR2014-01093 (2016). Represented Illumina in an IPR proceeding defending a patent directed to noninvasive prenatal screening methods.  Obtained final written decision upholding the validity of all challenged claims.

Roche Molecular Systems Inc. v. Illumina, Inc., Case IPR2015-01091 (2015). Defended Illumina against a petition for IPR regarding a patent for noninvasive prenatal screening methods.  Obtained decision denying petition and rejecting all challenges raised against Illumina’s claims.

Intelligent Bio-Systems, Inc. v. Illumina Cambridge Ltd., Case IPR2013-00517 (2015). Represented Illumina in an IPR proceeding defending a patent directed to DNA sequencing-by-synthesis.  Obtained final written decision upholding the validity of all challenged claims.

BioGatekeeper, Inc. v. Kyoto University, Case IPR2014-01286 (2015). Represented Kyoto University against a petition for IPR regarding a patent co-invented by Nobel Prize laureate Professor Shinya Yamanaka directed to induced pluripotent stem cells.  Obtained decision denying petition and rejecting the challenge raised against Kyoto University's patent.

Ranbaxy Labs., Ltd. and Ranbaxy, Inc. v. Vertex Pharms., Inc., Case IPR2013-00024 (2013). Represented Ranbaxy in an IPR proceeding challenging a patent relating to fosamprenavir (the active ingredient in Lexiva®).  Achieved favorable case-dispositive settlement for client.

Articles, Speeches & Seminars

Presented on "Aftershocks of the AIA's Post Grant Proceedings: Its Advocates & Critics," at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law Intellectual Property Symposium in San Diego, CA (March 2016).

Presented on "The Evolving World of Biosimilars" at the University of Chicago Alumni Club of San Diego: Biotech Speaker Series (April 2015).

Presented on "Patent Trial and Appeal Board - Multi-Petition Challenges of a Patent" at the University of San Diego School of Law Fifth Annual Patent Law Conference in San Diego, CA (January 2015).

Presented on “Intellectual Property Seminar for Executives and IP Managers" in Tokyo, Japan (November 2013).

Presented on "Strategies for Taking Advantage of the America Invents Act, Resolving the Tension Between Patentable Subject Matter & Joint Infringement" in Tokyo, Japan (October 2012). 

K.S. Taylor, D. Chung, R.M. Garavito, N. Pagratis, D. Demirjian, M. Casadaban, “Preliminary crystallographic studies on a b-galactosidase from Thermus acquaticus” American Crystallographic Association Annual Meeting, 1991.

K.S. Taylor, M.-Z. Lou, T.-M. Chin, N.C. Yang, R.M. Garavito, “Structure of a de novo designed helical peptide” American Crystallographic Association Annual Meeting, 1995.

K.S. Taylor, M.-Z. Lou, T.-M. Chin, N.C. Yang, R.M. Garavito, “A Novel, Multilayer Structure of a Helical Peptide” Protein Science 5:414-421 (1996).

K. S. Taylor, TrafFix Devices, Inc. v. Marketing Displays, Inc., 17 BERKELEY TECH. L.J. 205 (2002).

Eric Furman, Kerry Taylor, "Approaching Intellectual Property Protection for Biotechnology Companies in an Increasingly Competitive Market - The Over-Arching Issues You Need to Know"Aspatore Books (US) 2006.

E.S. Furman and K.S. Taylor, “Approaching IP protection for biotechs in increasingly competitive market.” San Diego Daily Transcript (October 19, 2006).

Representative Matters

Nutrishop, Inc.
Catherine Holland is the lead IP counsel for Nutrishop, Inc., one of the fastest growing chains of retail nutrition stores in the United States. In 2015 the company will have grown to approximately 300 locations in 36 states. Ms. Holland has directed all of the company’s intellectual property efforts, including its extensive licensing program and brand enforcement efforts.

MonkeySports, Inc.
Catherine Holland is the lead IP counsel for MonkeySports, Inc., a sports retailer who has experienced explosive growth through on-line sales in the United States and around the world.  Ms. Holland has directed the company’s brand enforcement efforts on the internet and in social media around the globe. She has also assisted in the launch of the company’s brand into clothing and nutritional supplements.

Impact Beverage, Inc.
Catherine Holland is the lead IP counsel for Impact Beverage, Inc., a dynamic new company which has brought a new sports beverage to the market across the United States. Ms. Holland has directed the company’s brand enforcement efforts on the internet and in social media around the globe. She has also assisted in the launch of the company’s brand into clothing and nutritional supplements.

Speaking

Ms. Holland has spoken extensively in the field of trademark and copyright law, including seminars sponsored by INTA, OCTANe Venture Capital, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, law firms in Germany and England, the Orange County Patent Law Association, the Orange County and Los Angeles Bar Associations, the Orange County Business Journal, the San Diego Business Journal, and the Advertising Production Association of Orange County.  She has been a guest on the radio program “Southern California Business Focus” where she discussed basic copyright issues.

Ms. Holland has spoken extensively in the field of trademark and copyright law, including:

·         Speaker, “Intellectual Property & Technology Law Section Seminar”, Orange County Bar Association, Newport Beach, CA     (February 2016)

·         Panelist, “Washington in the West 2016”, Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA), Los Angeles, CA (January 2016)

·         Moderator, “INTA - USPTO Roundtable: Orange County”, Knobbe Martens, Irvine, CA (May 2014)

·         Moderator, “INTA - USPTO Roundtable: Los Angeles”, Knobbe Martens, Los Angeles, CA (May 2014)

·         Panelist, Knobbe Martens IP Impact -- Trademark Seminar, Menlo Park, CA (July 2013)

·         Presenter, “Clearing Marks in the U.S.: What European Practitioners Need to Know”, Taylor Wessing Brand Forum, London,     England (March 2013)

·         Co-Speaker, “Intellectual Property Protection in the Field of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products”, Society of Cosmetic       Chemists (SCC), Los Angeles, CA (March 2013)

·         Guest on the radio program “Southern California Business Focus” where she discussed basic copyright issues

Ms. Holland has taught several courses in, and served as an adjunct professor of, intellectual property at several institutions, including: USC Business School for foreign corporations wanting to do business in the U.S.; USC Law School; UC Irvine; UC Riverside; Chapman University; and OC Community College.

Publications

"Trademark Licensing: Social Media and Quality Control,"New York Law Journal, April 2016

"To Tweet or Not to Tweet: Social Media and Intellectual Property Issues,"Orange County Business Journal, October 2015

"Getting the Deal Through: Trademarks 2016," Law Business Research Ltd., September 2015

Quoted in "Condoms may be key to ‘.sucks’ trademark success, lawyers claim," World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR), July 2015

"Managing Intellectual Property Assets,” California Business Law Practitioner, Fall 2014

"Clearing marks in the U.S.: What European practitioners need to know,” 9th Annual Taylor Wessing Brands Forum, London, England, March 2013

“More Than a Brand Name – Monetizing the Unique Aspects of Your Company and Your Products to Increase your Bottom Line,”  Orange County Business Journal,  November 2012

Contributing thoughts to "The Avengers face a new adversary: trademark professionals", a blog post on World Trademark Review, September 2012

"Domain Name Mania - Managing the Mayhem" Orange County Lawyer Magazine, July 2009

“Managing Intellectual Property Assets,” Chapter 1 in the multi-volume treatise Intellectual Property in Business Transactions published by the California Continuing Education of the Bar, 2008 - 2014

Legal Guide to Intellectual Property, a book published by Entrepreneur Press, 2007

“What Is A Copyright” Orange County Business Journal

Articles

TTAB finds confusion between Winebud wine and Bud beer, World Trademark Review (Novembe 2015)

Rights in Bob Marley's name and likeness trump free speech where defence not properly pleaded, World Trademark Review (May 2015)

Winery Fails to Prove That Wines and Apple Juices Are Related Goods, World Trademark Review (March 2015)

Consumers will not confuse ZOMBIE CINDERELLA with WALT DISNEY'S CINDERELLA, World Trademark Review (January 2015)

Target prevents registration of mark with three-ring design, World Trademark Review (August 2014)

The importance of registering trademarks: junior user obtains broader rights than senior user, World Trademark Review (June 2014)

Speeches & Seminars

"All You Can Eat: IP Rights in the Food and Restaurant Industries," American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law - 31st Annual Intellectual Property Law Association (April 2016)

"War Games: Recent IP Litigation," Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Southern California DoubleHeader (November 2015)

Avoiding Trade Secret Misappropriation, False Advertising & Unfair Competition Claims, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Southern California In-House Counsel Conference (January 2013) 

Hiring Competitor’s Top Talent & Being Fiercely Competitive Without Exposing Your Company, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Southern California In-House Counsel Conference (January 2013) 

Representative Matters

Victoria’s Secret Stores Brand Management, Inc. v. Urban Decay Cosmetics, 2:12-cv-00693-GLF-MRA (S.D. Ohio)

Represented Defendant and Counter Claimant, Urban Decay Cosmetics, in connection with declaratory judgment suit involving the NAKED mark. Case settled favorably for client resulting in complete phase-out of accused Victoria’s Secret product.

Broadcom Corp. v. BroadVoice, Inc., SACV05-431 DOC (C.D. Cal) 

Represented Plaintiff, Broadcom Corporation, in trademark infringement suit. Case settled favorably for client.

Illumina, Inc. v. Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (TTAB)

Represented Illumina in oppositions and cancellation actions against Meridian Bioscience's registrations and applications for the marks ILLUMIGENE and ILLUMIPRO. Received complete victory after full trial briefing and trial decision on the merits by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Illumina, Inc. v. Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation (TTAB)

Represented Illumina in opposition proceeding relating to Boston Scientific's application for the mark ILLUMINA 3D. Case settled favorably for client. 

My Horse Player, Inc. (TTAB)

Represented My Horse Player, Inc. in an ex parte proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, in which the Board's decision on appeal reversed the Examining Attorney by finding that MY HORSE PLAYER is not descriptive and is registrable on the Principal Register.

Hurley International LLC v. Volta (TTAB).

Represented Hurley International LLC as Plaintiff in a precedential decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, finding on summary judgment that the Defendants had committed fraud on the USPTO. Listed by Allen’s Trademark Digest as one of the top ten trademark cases before the TTAB that year.

Jose Remacle (TTAB)

Represented Jose Remacle in a precedential decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, reversing the Examining Attorney and finding that the mark BIO-CD is not descriptive and is registrable on the Principal Register.

Speeches & Seminars

Ms. Natland has spoken extensively on topics related to trademark and Internet law, including:

War Games: Recent IP Litigation, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2015)

Guest Lecturer, Chapman School of Law (Music and Entertainment Law) (2015)

Panelist, Chapman Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium, Chapman Law School (2015)

The Intersection of False Advertising Claims and the FDCA, OCBA Entertainment and Sports Section (2015)

Scams, Schemes, and Spoofs: Online Brand Protection, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2015)

The Intersection of False Advertising Claims and the FDCA, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2014)

Avoiding False Advertising & Unfair Competition, IP Impact Silicon Valley - Trademark Seminar (2013)

Financing of Litigation in Trademark Actions, International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting (2013)

Silver Linings Playbook: Best Practices in Trademark Clearance and Selection, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2013)

Swimming with Piranhas: Avoiding Trade Secret Misappropriation, False Advertising & Unfair Competition Claims, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2013)

Soarin' Over Your Trademarks: Keys to Monetizing Your Brands, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2012)

Navigating the Murky Waters of the New Top Level Domain Name Launch, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2012)

Trademark and Copyright Clearance Scenarios: A Lawyer's Day at the Happiest Place on Earth.... Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2011)

Trademarks in Sports: Ambush Marketing, International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting (2011)

Keywords and Trademarks, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (2010)

Brand Power:  How to Develop and Protect a Profitable Brand, The Entrepreneurship Institute's Presidents' Forum (2007) (panelist)

Careers in Trademark Law, International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (INTA) (2006)

Brand Searching and Clearance in the Internet Age, International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting (2005) 

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Practices, Practicing Law Institute (2004)

Trademark Year in Review, OCPLA/SDIPLA Spring Seminar (2003)

Trademarks and the Internet, National Association of Legal Secretaries (2003)

Dilution and the Victoria’s Secret Case, Orange County Paralegal Association (2003)

Articles

In addition, Ms. Natland has published numerous articles related to copyright, trademark and Internet law, including:

When the cost of default is $1.2 million, World Trademark Review, February 2016

Alert: California and the EU’s Changing Privacy Laws, December 2015

GoDaddy victorious in dispute over OSCARS and ACADEMY AWARDS marks, World Trademark Review, September 2015

Nuisance Repeat Filing Resolution: An Interview with the Enforcement Committee, INTA Bulletin, April 2015

Tacking isn't tacky - narrow doctrine saves defendant, World Trademark Review, January 2014

SPI in high spirits after suit against STOLI marks is dismissed for lack of standing, World Trademark Review, September 2013

No shades of grey: TTAB finds "white" deceptive for black tea, World Trademark Review, April 2013

Madrid Protocol registrations not insulated from petition to cancel based on abandonment, World Trademark Review, October 2012

Advertising at the Olympics - Let the Games Begin!, Convergence (an International Bar Association publication), Orange County Business Journal and Law360, July 2012

Ninth Circuit recognizes protectable trade dress for skull-shaped vodka bottle, World Trademark Review, June 2012

Time to Review – Achieving Best Practices in Trademark Audits, World Trademark Review, March 2012

Mark for Coffee House Likely to Cause Confusion with Coffee Certification Mark, World Trademark Review, March 2012

Nearly $300,000 awarded to plaintiff in keyword case against competitor, World Trademark Review, February 2011

Eighth Circuit: actual confusion is not a prerequisite to monetary relief, World Trademark Review, January 2011

Common U.S. Marines Slogan Remains in Public Domain, World Trademark Review, October 2010

Use of Identical Mark is Circumstantial Evidence of Dilution, World Trademark Review, July 2010

A TTAB Finds Mark Disparaging For Use with Wine, World Trademark Review, April 2010

Plaintiff Has Its Cake, May Not Eat It Too, World Trademark Review, December 2009

Trademark “Squatter” Enjoined From Using JAPONAIS Mark, World Trademark Review, September 2009

Eight-year delay bars claim that REDSKINS mark disparages Native American, World Trademark Review, July 2009

Heartbrand beefs with Yahoo!, World Trademark Review, May 2009 

Hershey Garners Sweet Victory Against Furniture Company, World Trademark Review, December 2008

Hobbit Sleeps on Rights, Says Court, World Trademark Review, August 2008

Google’s Motion to Dismiss AdSense Complaint Rejected, World Trademark Law Report, July 2008

Focus on Fraud: Still Treacherous Territory in the U.S., INTA Bulletin, June 2008

The Importance of Trademark Audits, INTA Bulletin, March 2008

HOT WHEELS summary judgment spins out in Ninth, World Trademark Law Report, 2007

TTAB applies more lenient Section 2(d) test in FIRST NIAGARA, World Trademark Law Report, July 2007

Trademark Management: The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth, World Trademark Review, April 2007

Jonathan Livingston Seagull Claims Survive Summary Judgment Motion, World Trademark Law Report, April 11, 2007

Trademark Audits – what you need to know, World Trademark Review, May 2006

LAWYERS.COM Generic for Online Legal Database, World Trademark Law Report, March 2, 2006

No Second Bite of the Apple for SNAP Mark Owner, World Trademark Report, December 14, 2005

Infamous Mustang Ranch Name Still Up in the Air, World Trademark Report, September 9, 2005

Brand Searching and Clearance in the Internet Age (contributing author), International Trademark Association, May 18, 2005

Duck Quacking Sound Mark Shot Down by District Court, World Trademark Law Report, April 26, 2005

Nissan Dilution Case Driven Back to the District Court, World Trademark Law Report, October 7, 2004

No New Home for Disputed ‘TahoeLuxuryProperties’ Domain Name, World Trademark Law Report, July 12, 2004

Master Card’s ‘Priceless’ Ads Not Infringed by Political Broadcasts, World Trademark Law Report, April 6, 2004

Fake Gucci Bags Too Good to Recall, World Trademark Law Report, February 12, 2004

MBNA Forfeits MONTANA SERIES and PHILADELPHIA CARD, World Trademark Law Report, November 19, 2003

Default Respondent Prevails in UDRP Action, World Trademark Law Report, September 17, 2003

In Re MBNA America Bank, N.A., Federal Circuit Case Digest, September 2003

In Re The Boulevard Entertainment, Inc., Federal Circuit Case Digest, August 2003

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company v. Advantage Rent-A-Car, Inc., Federal Circuit Case

Ron Schoenbaum & Christopher M. DiLeo, Medical Privacy – An Overview, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, Mar. 29, 2016.

Christopher M. DiLeo, Preserving Patent Term in View of Pfizer v. Lee, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, Feb. 19 and 26, 2016.

Christopher M. DiLeo, Invited Speaker, Intellectual Property Workshop, FAB Authority/Fashion Week SD, July 16, 2015. 

Christopher M. DiLeo, Guest Lecturer, Computer and Software Law, UCSD Extension, Mar. 10, 2015. 

Christopher M. DiLeo, Globalization and Direct Infringement, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, Dec. 5 and 12, 2014.

Christopher M. DiLeo, How Much is Enough? Patent Pleading Sufficiency under Form 18, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, May 24 and 31, 2013.

Christopher M. DiLeo, Making Sense of Therasense, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, Mar. 2 and 9, 2012.

Kerry S. Taylor & Christopher M. DiLeo, A Closer Look at the America Invents Act, IP Professionals Connection, Dec. 8, 2011.

Christopher M. DiLeo, Case Reviews: Classen Immunotherapies, Inc. v. Biogen IDEC, No. 2006-1634,-1649 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 31, 2011) and Board of Trustees, Stanford Univ. v. Roche Molecular Sys., Inc., No. 09-1159 (U.S. June 6, 2011), Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, 2011.

Kathleen R. Mekjian & Christopher M. DiLeo, Crowdsourcing and Patent Reform – Steps Toward a Participatory Examination Process, Int’l Bar Ass’n Convergence (Sept. 2011).

John M. Carson & Christopher M. DiLeo, Funai Electric Co. v Daewoo Electronics Corp., 2011 E.I.P.R. 126 (2011).

Paul A. Stewart, Christopher M. DiLeo, and Wendy K. Peterson, Are You Engaging in the Unauthorized Practice of Law in Other States?, Orange County Bar Ass'n (Feb. 2011).

Christopher M. DiLeo, Case Reviews: Visa Int’l Service Ass’n v. JSL Corp., 95 U.S.P.Q.2d 1571 (9th Cir 2010) and Shell Co. (Puerto Rico) Ltd. v. Los Frailes Service Station Inc., 95 U.S.P.Q.2d 1539 (1st Cir 2010), Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, Dec. 10 and 17, 2010.

Christopher DiLeo, Comment, Bazaar Transnational Drafting: An Analysis of the GNU General Public License Version Three Revision Process, 10 San Diego Int’l L.J. 193 (2008).

Christopher DiLeo& John Rieffel, Evolving Optimal Histogram Parameters for Object Recognition, 3837 Proc. Int’l Soc’y for Optical Engineering 194 (1999).

Speeches & Seminars

"Do You Have a Design Worth a Billion Dollars? Design Patents: A Valuable Asset and a Powerful Enforcement Tool", Panelist, OCTANe, Irvine, CA (April 22, 2014).

Articles

Schlatter, Edward A. "The Administration of Justice Committee", Orange County Lawyer Magazine published by the Orange County Bar Association (October 2012)

Representative Matters/Clients

Plaintiff Cases

Masimo Corp. v. Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Tech. Co. Ltd. and Mindray DS USA: Currently representing Masimo in patent litigation in California involving numerous patents on pulse oximetry technology.

Select Comfort Corp. v. Gentherm, Inc.: Currently representing Gentherm in patent litigation in Minnesota involving patents directed to climate controlled beds.

Masimo Corp. v. Philips Electronics North America Corp et al.: Represented Masimo in a three-week jury trial involving multiple patents on pulse oximeter medical devices.  Obtained a $466 million verdict based on infringement of Masimo’s patents covering Masimo’s pioneering read-through-motion pulse oximetry technology.  The verdict is the largest IP verdict of 2014 through October.  Mr. Gurka had a primary role at trial of handling the defense against Philips’ counterclaim patent for which Philips sought $169 million in damages.  The jury rejected Philips’ infringement case on all theories and awarded zero damages.

Schindler Elevator Corp. and Inventio AG v. Otis Elevator Co.: Lead trial counsel for Schindler and Inventio involving Schindler’s patented Schindler ID^® elevator system.  After a two-week jury trial, the jury answered all 33 questions in Schindler’s favor.  Previously represented Schindler in a successful appeal overturning an erroneous claim construction and obtained reversal of noninfringement ruling. See 593 F.3d 1275 (Fed. Cir. 2010).  After remand, successfully defeated Otis’ renewed motion for summary judgment of noninfringement, along with all other related motions. See 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110313 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 6, 2010).  On second appeal, Federal Circuit invalidated the patent for obviousness. No. 2011-1615 (Fed. Cir. 2012).

Advanced Thermal Sciences v. Applied Materials, Inc.: Trial counsel for plaintiff in two-week bench trial involving thermal heating and cooling of semiconductor equipment. Court ruled in favor of Advanced Thermal on all substantive issues. See 2010 WL 2015236 (C.D.Cal.)

Toshiba Corp. and Toshiba America Information Systems: Represented Toshiba in patent litigation in various jurisdictions, including an action before the U.S.I.T.C. against Wistron Corp. Recently obtained a consent summary judgment after favorable claim construction against a patent troll. See 2009 WL 2243126 (E.D. Tex. 2009).

Fisher & Paykel Appliances v. LG Electronics: Represented Fisher & Paykel in patent infringement suit in N.D. Illinois involving direct drive washing machines.

Kruse Technology Partnership v. General Motors, Isuzu, and Caterpillar: Represented plaintiff in patent litigation in C.D. California over diesel engine combustion technology.

Broadcom Corp. v. BroadVoice, Inc.: Represented Broadcom in trademark infringement suit and obtained settlement through litigation.

Mallinckrodt, Inc. v. Masimo Corp: Represented Masimo in a five and a half week jury trial involving multiple patents on pulse oximeter medical devices and obtained a $164 million damage award. Claim construction ruling at 254 F. Supp. 2d 1140; summary judgment rulings at 292 F. Supp. 2d 1201 (C.D. Cal. 2003); 300 F. Supp. 2d 923 (C.D. Cal. 2004).

Defense Cases

Flexera Software LLC: Currently representing Flexera in various intellectual property matters regarding their product lines, including advising Flexera on matters involving non-practicing entities asserting patents against Flexera customers.

SoftVault Systems, Inc. v. Dassault Systemes Solidworks, Corp.: Currently representing Dassault in patent litigation in the Northern District of California involving patents directed to computer systems.

Bascom Research LLC v. BroadVision, Inc.: Lead counsel for BroadVision in patent litigation suit involving multiple patents asserted against BroadVision’s ClearVale enterprise social networking suite.

Digitech Image Technologies, LLC v. General Imaging Company: Lead counsel for General Imaging in patent litigation suit involving a digital image processing system patent.

Credit Management Services v. Fisher & Paykel Financial Services, CDR arbitration proceeding filed in San Francisco: Represented Fisher & Paykel in challenging the jurisdiction of the arbitration panel and obtained a dismissal with prejudice of the entire arbitration.

Samsung Electronics/Samsung Telecommunications: Represented Samsung entities in patent litigation in Nevada (satellite receivers) and W.D. Texas (cell phones).

St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants v. General Imaging Co.: Represented General Imaging in patent litigation in Delaware involving digital camera technology.

Articles, Speeches & Seminars

Annual supplement to Chapter 186, "Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit" in 8 West's Federal Forms - National Courts (West Pub. 1995), contributor

Speaker 2004 LSI Conference in Seattle: Calculating & Proving Patent Damages

Mr. Van Hoosear has spoken extensively in the field of trademark and copyright law.

Speeches & Seminars

"The Social Network: Current Legal Issues in Social Media," Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Southern California DoubleHeader (November 2015)

"Intellectual Property Workshop," FAB Authority, San Diego, CA (July 2015)

UCI School of Law Intellectual Property Essentials, Workshop Instructor, Irvine, CA (March 2015)

“Protecting Your Copyrights, Trademarks and Domain Names”, Presented at the OneOC and Public Law Center “Branding Impact” Series, Santa Ana, CA (February 2015)

“The Legalities of Fashion”, Presented at San Diego Fashion Week, San Diego, CA (September 2013)

“Trade Secret, Trademark, False Advertising and Unfair Competition Issues”, Served as Panelist at IP Impact - Trademark Seminar - Silicon Valley, Menlo Park, CA (July 2013)

“Trade Secret, Trademark, False Advertising and Unfair Competition Issues”, Served as Panelist at IP Impact - Trademark Seminar, San Diego, CA (July 2013)

“Trade Secret, Trademark, False Advertising & Unfair Competition Issues”, Served as Panelist at IP Impact Seminar, San Diego, CA (June 2013)

Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) – In House Counsel Conference, Participant, Beverly Hills, CA (January 2013)

“Avoiding Trade Secret Misappropriation, False Advertising & Unfair Competition Claims”, Participated in the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) – Southern California In-House Counsel Conference, Los Angeles, CA (January 2013)

“Hiring Competitor’s Top Talent & Being Fiercely Competitive Without Exposing Your Company”, Participated in the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) – Southern California In-House Counsel Conference, Los Angeles, CA (January 2013) 

"Soarin' Over Your Trademarks - Keys to Monetizing Your Brands", Presenter at the American Corporate Counsel (ACC) SoCal Double Header, Anaheim, CA (May 2012)

"Jungle Cruise: Navigating the Murky Waters of the New Top Level Domain Name Launch", Presenter at the American Corporate Counsel (ACC) SoCal Double Header, Anaheim, CA (May 2012)

"The New gTLD Program: What, When, and Why", Presented to the Orange County Patent Law Association, Irvine, CA (April 2012)

Articles & Books

Co-author, "Yosemite Case Suggests No 'Iconic Names Exception' For TMs,"Law360 (March 2016)

"To Tweet or Not to Tweet: Social Media and Intellectual Property Issues," Orange County Business Journal (October 2015)

Co-author, Getting the Deal Through: Trademarks 2016, published by Law Business Research Ltd. (September 2015)

"Google Inc. v. Oracle America Inc.,"Orange County Business Journal - Intellectual Property Supplement (July 2015)

“Protecting Your Company’s Intellectual Property through an IP Audit: a Guide for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses,” Book Co-Author (Published 2013)

“From Trademark to Registration: Getting it Right the First Time,” Orange County Lawyer (April 2012)

"Industry Joins the Fight for the Red Sole,"Managing Intellectual Property (January 2012)

Articles

"Inter Partes Review and Post-Grant Review: New Options Under the America Invents Act to Challenge Patent Validity", Orange County Business Journal (September 2012)

“Fair Conditions,” Establishing Present, Advancements in Intellectual Property Law, Supplement to the Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 1997), co-author

Ashton-Tate 'Out-Foxed' by Copyright Application Form,” California Republic, (February 1991)

“How to Handle Representations and Warranties in Transactions Involving Intellectual Property Law,” Vol. VII, No. 4, California's Continuing Education of the Bar Business Law Practitioner (Fall 1992)

“An Introduction to Computer Law,” Vol. 3, No. 1, California's Continuing Education of the Bar Business Law Practitioner (Winter 1988)

“A Model Trade Secret License Agreement: An Example from the Biotechnology Industry,” Vol. 3, No. 4, California's Continuing Education of the Bar Business Law Practitioner (Fall 1988)

“Strategic Alliances: Trade Secret Protection in Joint Ventures and Partnerships,” Vol. 2, No. 1, California's Continuing Education of the Bar Business Law Practitioner (Winter 1987)

“How to Protect Your Client's Trademark,” Vol. 2, No. 2 , California's Continuing Education of the Bar Business Law Practitioner (Spring 1987)

“A Checklist for Protecting Trademarks in the Healthcare Industry,” Vol. 2, No. 2, California's Continuing Education of the Bar Business Law Practitioner, (Spring 1987)

“A Trade Secrets Checklist for Hiring Employees from Competitors,” Vol. 1, No. 2, California's Continuing Education of the Bar Business Law Practitioner (Spring 1986)

Speeches & Seminars

Panelist, "How Applicants Can File and Prosecute a Quality Application," USPTO Patent Community Symposium - Midwest, Detroit, MI (April 2016)

Co-Moderator, “Tech transfer: JV or licensing”, IBA World Life Sciences Conference, Philadelphia, PA (June 2015)

Moderator, “What are the emerging life sciences business models and what will they be in five and ten years from now?", IBA World Life Sciences Conference, San Diego, CA (June 2014)

Panelist, "Learn How to Protect Your Intellectual Property", NVTC Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee, Fairfax, VA (March 2014)

Moderator, “Why Didn’t Someone Tell Me That?”, International Bar Association Annual Conference, Boston (October 2013)

Co-Moderator, "What are the emerging life sciences business models and what will they look like in five years and ten years from now?", IBA World Life Science Conference, Dallas, TX (May 2013)

Co-Moderator, "Tech transfer tactics: Licensing in the academic and commercial realms," IBA World Life Science Conference, Dallas, TX (May 2013)

Facilitator, "Intellectual property, e-commerce and privacy", International Bar Association Conference, Dublin, Ireland (October 2012)

Panelist, "Patenting the Unpatentable: Claim Drafting After Prometheus" and "Procedures, Pitfalls and Costs: Best Practices for Securing Foreign Patent Protection", Firm-hosted IP Impact Seminar, McClean, Virginia (May 2012)

Moderator, “Patent Reform: New Sheriff in Town”, OCBA Corporate Counsel Section (April 2012)

Presenter, "Patent Reform (AIA): What You Need to Know", IP Impact 2011: Innovative Intellectual Property Strategies for Emerging Technology Companies, McClean, Virginia (September 2011)

Presenter, "Patent Reform: What You Need to Know" and "Preparing Your IP Portfolio for Investment, Acquisition, and/or Litigation Events", IP Impact 2011: Innovative Intellectual Property Strategies for Technology and Life Science Companies, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (September 2011)

Presenter, "Recent USPTO Programs", IP Impact 2010: Innovative Intellectual Property Strategies for Emerging Technology Companies, Research Triangle Park (September 2010)

Presenter, "Recently introduced USPTO pilot programs and initiatives that you can utilize to improve the quality of your IP portfolio", IP Impact 2010: Innovative Intellectual Property Strategies for Emerging Technology Companies, Silicon Valley, California (July 2010)

Moderator and Presenter, “User Generated Content on the Internet – Its Business Case, IP Rights, Litigation, and Relevant Statutes”, IBA all-day session, Madrid, Spain (October 2009)

Presenter, "Innovative IP Strategies for Emerging Companies”, Firm-hosted IP Impact Seminar, Research Triangle (Chapel Hill), NC (September 2009)

Moderator, “Licensing Practices:  What Has the U.S. Supreme Court Done to your Agreements?”, USC Gould School of Law, IP Institute (March 2009)

Moderator and Presenter, “Thinking Outside the Box – Creative Defenses to IP Infringement Actions”, IBA all day session, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Fall 2008)

Moderator and Presenter, “Real IP in a Virtual World – Issues Arising Out of Virtual Characters and Scenes in On-Line Video Games,” IBA all day session, Singapore (Fall 2007)

Representative Litigation Matters
Articles
Speeches

Representative Litigation Matters

Ms. Zadra-Symes acted for parties involved in the following cases, amongst others:

Monster Energy Co. v. Monster Escorts LLC (M.D. Ga. 2015). Represented Monster Energy Company in trademark and copyright infringement action against vehicle escort company. Obtained consent judgment of infringement and permanent injunction.

Lizalde, et al. v. Advanced Planning Services, Inc., First Allied Securities, Inc., et al., (2013). Represented one of defendants in copyright infringement action filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of California. Obtained favorable settlement for client.

Andrew Zuckerman v. Lenny USA et al., 2:12-cv-03249, C.D.Cal. (2013). Represented defendant in copyright infringement case filed in US District Court for Central District of California. Obtained favorable settlement for defendant.

Sweet People (dba Miss Me) v. ITC Girl Inc. (2013). Represented defendant in copyright and trademark infringement action filed in US District Court for the Central District of California. Obtained favorable settlement for client.

James R. Glidewell Dental Ceramics, Inc., Dba Glidewell Laboratories V. Keating Dental Arts, Inc., WL 655314 (CD Cal. 2013). Represented defendant Keating Dental Arts Inc. in a trademark dispute brought by Glidewell Laboratories. Glidewell claimed that Keating Dental’s trademark KDZ BRUXER for dental crowns infringed Glidewell’s registered trademark BRUXZIR for dental crowns. The court held that “bruxing” is a common dental term, that Glidewell’s BRUXZIR mark is a weak mark, and that there was no likelihood of confusion between Keating's KDZ BRUXER trademark and Glidewell’s BRUXZIR trademark.

Monster Energy Company v. HRHH Hotel/Casino, LLCet al., 2014 WL 293773 (CD Cal. 2013). Represented Monster Energy in an arbitration against HHHH Hotel/Casino. Monster Energy prevailed on its claims for breach of contract and obtained all of its requested declaratory relief, including a declaration that Monster Energy acquired by assignment and is the owner of all rights in the mark REHAB worldwide for all beverages, and that Hard Rock is precluded from using the REHAB trademark for beverages. Monster Energy also prevailed on its claim for damages and attorneys’ fees and costs.

Sweet People Apparel Inc., dba Miss Me, and RCRV, Inc. dba Rock Revival v. Machine Jeans Inc. and The Wet Seal Inc. (2012). Represented defendants in copyright action filed in US District Court for Central District of California. Obtained favorable settlement for client.

PBEV, LLC v. Hansen Beverage Company d/b/a Monster Beverage Company, Case No. 7:10-cv-3526 (N.D. Ala. 2011). Represented energy drink manufacturer in trademark litigation. Case settled favorably for client.

Hansen Beverage Company v. Cytosport Inc., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS (C.D. Cal.). Represented Plaintiff in obtaining preliminary injunction involving MONSTER ENERGY trademark.

Deckers Outdoor Corporation vs. Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., 2:08-cv-08074-ODW-VBK (C.D. Cal. 2009). Represented Defendant Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. in design patent infringement litigation involving boot designs. Obtained transfer of litigation to client's preferred venue and ultimately favorable settlement for client.

Deckers Outdoor Corporation vs. Aldo U.S. Inc., et al., 2:08-cv-07289-R-FFM (C.D. Cal. 2009). Represented Defendants Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. and Alloy Media, LLC in design patent infringement litigation involving boot designs. Case settled favorably for clients. 

Robert, Jr., Inc. v. Run Athletics International, LLC, 09-cv-1180 R (JCx) Central District of CA (C.D. Cal. 2009). Represented defendant in patent infringement litigation involving shoe design. Case settled favorably for defendant.

Amirsys, Inc. v. Structurad, LLC et al., 2:07-CV-573-DB (D. Utah 2007). Represented plaintiff in copyright infringement suit involving subscription website relating to radiology content, resulting in mediated settlement.

Parallax Group International, LLC v. BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.,and, Venture Products, LLC, 07cv4211 SJO (Ex) (C.D. Cal. 2007). Represented defendant in design patent infringement litigation involving children's playmats. Case settled favorably for clients. 

Robert Hidey Architects, Inc. v. Richard John Cardoza and Ritner Group, Inc., SACV 8:07-00292-JVS (ANx) (C.D. Cal. 2007 ). Represented defendant in copyright infringement case involving architectural drawings; case resolved through mediated settlement.

Winn, Inc. v. Compgrip USA Corp., 2007 WL 1417633 (C.D. Cal.) Represented Plaintiff in obtaining summary judgment of patent infringement.

Automobile Club of Southern California v. The Auto Club, Ltd., 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19221 (represented plaintiff in defeating summary judgment motion claiming trademark invalidity and non-infringement); See also 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19230 (represented plaintiff in obtaining summary judgment that defendants were unfairly competing by operating as a motor club in California without a license from the Department of Insurance).

Express, LLC v. Fetish Group, Inc., 424 F. Supp. 2d 1211, (C.D. Cal. 2006) (obtained summary judgment of copyright infringement in defendant’s lace and embroidery design on clothing); See also 464 F. Supp 2d 965 (obtained summary judgment dismissing plaintiff’s fraud and unfair competition claims).

Broadcom Corp. v. BroadVoice, Inc., SACV05-431 DOC (2005) (represented plaintiff in trademark infringement suit and later obtained settlement through mediation).

Mattel, Inc. v. Simba Toys GmbH & Co. KG et al., (CV-03-9388 MMM) (2003): represented defendant in copyright and trade dress infringement suit resulting in mediated settlement.

Winn Inc. v. Eaton Corporation, 272 F. Supp. 2d 968 (C.D. Cal. 2003) (represented Plaintiff in successfully defeating defendant's motion for summary judgment of non-infringement and invalidity of Plaintiff's patents relating to golf club grips).

Ford Motor Co., Carroll Shelby et al. v. Superformance International Replicars, Inc., 251 F. Supp. 2d 983, (D. Mass. 2002) (represented defendant in obtaining summary judgment dismissing Carroll Shelby’s claims to trade dress rights in shape of Cobra vehicle).

Ford Motor Co. v. Ultra Coachbuilders Inc., 57 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1356 (C.D. Cal. 2000) (represented defendant in defeating Ford Motor Co.’s motion for preliminary injunction against limousine manufacturer’s retention of Ford emblems on converted automobiles; denial of injunction upheld on appeal by 9th Circuit).

Modtech, Inc. v. Designed Facilities Construction, Inc., 48 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1208 (C.D. Cal. 1998) and 51 U.S.P.Q.2d 1206 (C.D. Cal. 1999) (represented plaintiff in obtaining preliminary injunction enforcing copyrights in architectural drawings; obtained contempt order following defendant’s violation of injunction).

Terri Lee Associates et al. v. Doll City, USA, SACV-97-6 (AHS) (C.D. Cal. 1998), represented plaintiff in trademark and rights of publicity case involving collectible dolls; case resolved through mediated settlement after issuance of preliminary injunction in plaintiff's favor.

Beam System, Inc. v. Checkpoint Systems, Inc. et al., 42 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1461 (C.D. Cal. 1997) (represented one of defendants in obtaining dismissal of copyright infringement claims involving computer software).

Asia Entertainment Inc. v. Nguyen, 40 U.S.P.Q.2d 1183 (C.D. Cal. 1996) (obtained summary judgment of copyright infringement in favor of plaintiff involving music and sound recording copyrights; after subsequent trial, attorney fees awarded in favor of client, Asia Entertainment).

Dogloo, Inc. v. Doskocil Mfg. Co., Inc., 893 F. Supp. 911 (C.D. Cal. 1995) (represented plaintiff in obtaining preliminary injunction enforcing trade dress rights in shape of dog kennel).

Essie Cosmetics, Inc. v. Dae Do International, Ltd. et al., 808 F. Supp. 952 (E.D.N.Y. 1992) (represented plaintiff in obtaining preliminary injunction enforcing trade dress rights in shape of nail polish bottle).

Articles

Contributing author, United States Chapter, Trade Secret Protection: A Global Guide, published by Global Law and Business (January 2016)

Co-author, Getting the Deal Through: Trademarks 2016, published by Law Business Research Ltd. (September 2015)

Co-author, Kluwers Advertising Treatise - United States Chapter, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business (September 2015)

Contributing author, Licenses and Insolvency, A Practical Guide to the Effects of Insolvency on IP License Agreements, published by International Bar Association (October 2014)

Co-author, Supreme Court Decision POM Wonderful LLC v. Coca-Cola Co: What You Need to Know, Knobbe Martens Firm Alert (June 2014)

Contributing thoughts in "Legal Perspective on Negative Online Reviews: What Both Sides Should Consider Before Jumping Into the Fray," JD Supra Perspectives (February 2014)

Contributing author, Trademark Surveys, Volume 1, Designing, Implementing and Evaluating Surveys, published by ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law (2013) 

Law360 Q&A with Knobbe's Lynda Zadra-Symes, Law360 (June 2013)

Author, The Current State of Copyright Exhaustion in the U.S., Presented at the AIPLA 2013 Spring Meeting (May 2013)

Author, Anti-counterfeiting strategies in the United States, North American Regional Forum News (Newsletter of the International Bar Association Legal Practice Division) (April 2013)

Contributing author, "International Design Protection", Globe Law and Business (May 2012)

Author, Avoiding IP Troubles Online, The Patriot (February 2012)

Author, The potential pitfalls of comparative advertising, World Trademark Review (2010)

Author, Controlling Counterfeit Trade in Tangible Products Over the Internet (2006)

Author, Sounds, Smells, Shapes and Colors: Protection and Enforcement of Nontraditional Trademarks in the U.S. (2005)

Speeches

"The Social Network: Current Legal Issues in Social Media," Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Southern California DoubleHeader (November 2015)

"The Legalities of Fashion - Intellectual Property Workshop," Fashion Week San Diego (September 2013)

"Understanding Trade Secrets and Trade Secret Misappropriation," IP Impact San Diego - Trademark Seminar (July 2013)

"What You Need to Know About Copyright Exhaustion Without Getting Exhausted," AIPLA 2013 Spring Meeting (May 2013)

"You've Just Been Sued - What to do in the First 30 Days," Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Southern California DoubleHeader (April 2013)

"Avoiding Trade Secret Misappropriation, False Advertising & Unfair Competition Claims," Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Southern California In-House Counsel Conference (January 2013)

"Hiring Competitor’s Top Talent & Being Fiercely Competitive Without Exposing Your Company," Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) - Southern California In-House Counsel Conference (January 2013)

"Winning at the Outset: Improving Chances of Success on a Preliminary Injunction Motion," AIPLA (October 2010)

"Controlling Counterfeit Trade in Tangible Products Over the Internet," Worldwide Piracy Prevention Conference (2006)