Author Archives: Steven Callahan

Applied Food Sciences Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Heartwise

On December 10, 2012, Applied Food Sciences sued Heartwise, Inc. (complaint available here) in the Northern District of Texas. Applied Food Sciences claims Heartwise infringes Applied Food Sciences’ “GCA” trademark, which relates to nutritional supplements. Applied Food Sciences is represented … Continue reading

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Coach Sues 2Q Salon For Trademark Infringement In Northern District Of Texas

On November 28, 2012, Coach filed a lawsuit (available here) against 2Q Salon. Coach alleges that 2Q Salon is selling imitation Coach wallets, handbags, sunglasses, and totes. Coach asserts claims for, among other things, trademark counterfeiting, trademark infringement, and copyright … Continue reading

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Judge Kinkeade Transfers Patent Case Based on Forum Selection Clause

In a thorough opinion issued on December 10, 2012 (available here), Judge Kinkeade found that a forum selection clause governed the parties’ patent infringement dispute, and ordered that the case be transferred to the Northern District of California: In Count I, … Continue reading

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Judge Lynn Denies Patentee’s Motion to Limit Defendants’ Non-Infringement and Invalidity Defenses

On December 5, 2012, Judge Lynn denied Good Technology Corp.’s motion to limit Defendants’ non-infringement and invalidity defenses (Order available here). Judge Lynn noted that she would not consider defenses raised as to unasserted claims, and that, “[i]f any of … Continue reading

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Magistrate Judge Horan

Magistrate Judge David Horan is the Northern District’s newest Magistrate Judge, having taken the bench in late 2012. Prior to his selection as a Magistrate Judge, Judge Horan was a partner with Jones Day’s Dallas office. Judge Horan granted in … Continue reading

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Hunter Douglas Hits Bollen Resources With Patent Infringement Lawsuit

On November 20, 2012, Hunter Douglas filed a patent infringement lawsuit (complaint available here) against Bollen Resources in the Northern District of Texas. Hunter Douglas alleges that Bollen Resources infringes its patents relating to windows. Hunter Douglas is represented by … Continue reading

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Aeritas Sues Cinemark USA for Patent Infringement in Northern District of Texas

On November 19, 2012, Aeritas filed its patent infringement lawsuit (complaint available here) against Cinemark USA in the Northern District of Texas. Aeritas claims that Cinemark infringes U.S. Patent Nos. 7,706,819 and 8,055,285, through the sale of IPhone and Android applications … Continue reading

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Wright Sues TricPlate and Ghostplate for Patent Infringement

On November 15, 2012, Michael Wright filed a lawsuit against TricPlate and Ghostplate in the Northern District of Texas alleging patent infringement (complaint available here). Wright alleges that defendants infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 6,556,337 and 6,714,340 through their sale of … Continue reading

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Trinity Technical Group Sues Siemens Industry In Northern District of Texas

On November 14, 2012, Trinity Technical Group filed its complaint (available here) against Siemens Industry. Trinity alleges that Siemens infringes U.S. Patent Nos. 8,086,346 and 8,331,667, which claim technology relating to the handling of mail that is “undeliverable as addressed.” … Continue reading

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Wildcat Sues Wizards of the Coast for Patent Infringement

On November 1, 2012, Wildcat Intellectual Property Holdings filed a lawsuit (complaint available here) in the Northern District of Texas against Wizards of the Coast. Wildcat claims that Wizards infringes Wildcat’s U.S. 6,200,216, which claims technology relating to electronic trading … Continue reading

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