ITC Rules in Favor of SMC Corporation By Invalidating Competitor's Patent
For Immediate Release March 22, 2011 Alexandria, Va. – The International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled against a Colorado-based company regarding its claims that SMC Corporation and SMC Corporation of America violated 19 U.S.C. Section 1337 with unfair practices in import trade.
Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Case Against ECORE for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
For Immediate Release January 14, 2011 Alexandria, Va. – The United States District Court Central District Of California granted on January 12, 2011 a motion to dismiss a patent suit against ECORE International, a client of Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P., for lack of personal jurisdiction (Kinetics v. ECORE).
Intellectual Property Today Magazine
Oblon, Spivak's Eric Schweibenz is quoted in the National Law Journal Regarding the Record Number of Section 337 Actions filed at the ITC in 2010
Oblon, Spivak's Eric Schweibenz is quoted in the National Law Journal's article "Welcome to patent law's hottest venue" regarding the record number of Section 337 actions filed at the U.S. International Trade Commission in 2010.
National Law Journal, December 13, 2010
Oblon, Spivak's Eric Schweibenz is quoted in the Dallas Business Journal about the ongoing ITC Investigation involving Spansion and Samsung
Oblon, Spivak's Eric Schweibenz is quoted in a news story about the ongoing International Trade Commission Investigation No. 337-TA-664 involving, among others, Spansion and Samsung. Mr. Schweibenz commented on the effect of ITC rulings in district court cases and the automatic stay provision set forth in 28 U.S.C. § 1659.
Dallas Business Journal, Thursday, November 4, 2010
Federal Circuit Rules for Solvay Against Honeywell in Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Precedential decision clarifies area of law involving §102(g)(2) Alexandria, Va. (October 13, 2010) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision on October 13, 2010 in Solvay S.A. v. Honeywell International, Inc. (2009-1161). In an unanimous opinion, the court reversed the ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware that claims 1, 5, 7, 10, and 11 of Solvay's U.S. Patent No. 6,730,817 (the ‘817 patent) were invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 102(g)(2), and affirmed the district court's decision that those claims were infringed by Honeywell. The Federal Circuit remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings.
IP Today
Oblon, Spivak Recognized as a Recommended Litigation Firm in Virginia by Benchmark Litigation
Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2010) – The intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the firm will be recognized in the 2011 edition of "Benchmark Litigation: A Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys" as a recommended litigation firm in Virginia.
Oblon, Spivak's Chico Gholz quoted in Law360 - Fed. Circ. Won't Halt Interference Over Allvoice Patent
Charles "Chico" Gholz of Oblon, Spivak is quoted in the above article, regarding his client Advanced Voice Recognition Systems, Inc. (AVRS).
Law360, New York (August 04, 2010)
Chambers USA 2010 Ranks Oblon, Spivak Among Top IP Firms in Northern Virginia
Alexandria, Va. – Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the Firm is a highly ranked law firm for intellectual property in Northern Virginia in Chambers USA 2010. Partners Arthur I. Neustadt is recognized in the first band of key individuals among the intellectual property attorneys in the state and Charles L. Gholz is noted in the second band.
Chambers USA
Saint-Gobain Wins Enhanced Damages of $21.9 Million, Plus Attorney Fees and Costs Against Xinyi
Alexandria, VA – On March 31, 2010 Judge Sara Lioi of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio doubled the damages Chinese windshield manufacturer Xinyi Automobile Glass Company, Ltd. must pay Saint-Gobain Autover for its willful infringement of Saint-Gobain's patents. Judge Lioi also ordered payment of attorney fees and costs for a total award of over $24 million.