News
March 15, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Wins Benchmark Litigation 2019 San Francisco Firm of the Year Award
SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel announces it has been named “San Francisco Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation . Farella Partner Douglas Young accepted the award on behalf of the firm at the U.S...
January 22, 2019
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces 2019 New Partner Elevations
SAN FRANCISCO, January 22, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the election of senior associates Quinn Arntsen and Daniel Callaway to the partnership effective January 1, 2019. “Quinn and Dan are incredibly talented lawyers and...
January 18, 2019
Media Coverage
Mondelez's $100M Fight With Zurich May Curb Hack Coverage
Law360
Law360 January 18, 2019 "Mondelez's $100M Fight With Zurich May Curb Hack Coverage" Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking commented on Mondelez International Inc.'s fight with Zurich American Insurance Co. over coverage for $100 million in losses it suffered in...
November 1, 2018
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 1, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings. According to U.S. News and Best Lawyers ® , “Firms included...
October 31, 2018
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2019
SAN FRANCISCO (October 31, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California by Benchmark Litigation . In its 2019 edition, Farella is ranked “Highly Recommended” for litigation in California and...
September 18, 2018
Accolades
Farella Women Lawyers Named to The Recorder’s 2018 Women Leaders in Tech Law & Next Generation Leaders
San Francisco, September 18, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Stephanie P. Skaff was named among The Recorder ’s 2018 Women Leaders in Tech Law. This is the fifth time Skaff has been named to...
September 17, 2018
Accolades
Five Farella Braun + Martel Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hotlist
San Francisco: Sept. 17, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Carly O. Alameda , Sarah Peterman Bell , Eugene Y. Mar , Jessica K. Nall, and Erica Villanueva have been named to Benchmark Litigation ’s “ 40 & Under...
August 15, 2018
Accolades
44 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2018: Forty-four Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© . Two Farella attorneys earned “Lawyer of the Year&rdquo...
July 10, 2018
Accolades
48 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 10, 2018): Forty eight Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2018. Farella attorneys named among 2018 Northern...
June 4, 2018
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named 2018 Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s James L. Day , Jeffrey M. Fisher , Eugene Mar , Stephanie P. Skaff and Roderick M. Thompson were named IP Stars in the 2018 edition of Managing Intellectual...
May 10, 2018
Media Coverage
Calif. Jury Says Emerson Owes BladeRoom $30M For IP Theft
Law360 May 10, 2018 "Calif. Jury Says Emerson Owes BladeRoom $30M For IP Theft" A California federal jury held that American manufacturing giant Emerson Electric Co. owes U.K.-based BladeRoom Group Ltd. $30 million for stealing trade secrets to build...
May 3, 2018
Accolades
Chambers USA 2018 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers and Practice Areas
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 3, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA has recognized 10 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2018 edition. Practice Area Recognition: Construction – Nationwide and California Environment &ndash...
January 4, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Partners Amanda Hairston and Erik Olson
SAN FRANCISCO, January 4, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the election of senior associates Amanda Hairston and Erik C. Olson to the partnership effective January 1, 2018. “Congratulations to Amanda and Erik on this significant career achievement...
December 7, 2017
Media Coverage
The Biggest Patent Cases of 2017
Law360 December 7, 2017 "The Biggest Patent Cases of 2017" Farella IP litigation partner Jim Day comments on the biggest patent cases of 2017. In the article, Mr. Day commented that TC Heartland is the “obvious choice” as the...
December 7, 2017
Announcement
Fetzer Vineyards Wins Attorneys’ Fees in Trademark Trial
SAN FRANCISCO (December 7, 2017): On December 7, 2017, Farella Braun + Martel LLP client Fetzer Vineyards, Inc.’s motion for attorneys’ fees was granted by California Federal Judge William H. Orrick. The motion followed Fetzer Vineyards trial victory in...
November 15, 2017
Media Coverage
Micron Ruling May Spark New Wave of Venue Fights
Law360 November 15, 2017 "Micron Ruling May Spark New Wave of Venue Fights" IP litigator Jim Day commented on the Federal Circuit's decision that TC Heartland was a change in the law. Commenting on the statement in the article...
November 1, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 1, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Several Farella practices were recognized both nationally and regionally. According to...
October 27, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018
SAN FRANCISCO (October 27, 2017): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California. The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018: Deborah...
October 27, 2017
Media Coverage
New Informative PTAB Rulings Could Help Defeat AIA Reviews
Law360 October 27, 2017 "New Informative PTAB Rulings Could Help Defeat AIA Reviews" Farella IP litigator Dan Callaway was quoted in Law360's story on the significance of the PTAB's recent trio of "informative" rulings. Link to full article . Subscription...
October 6, 2017
Media Coverage
Federal Circuit Rebuke of PTAB Interpretation May Aid Patentees
Law360 October 6, 2017 "Federal Circuit Rebuke of PTAB Interpretation May Aid Patentees" Jim Day commented on the Federal Circuit's decision scolding the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) for using an "unreasonably broad" reading of a patent. In...
October 2, 2017
Accolades
Women Leaders in Tech Law: Stephanie Skaff, Farella
Farella Braun + Martel LLP Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Stephanie P. Skaff was named among The Recorder ’s 2017 Women Leaders in Tech Law. The list honors 65 California-based women lawyers whose practices focus on technology companies and issues. Ms...
September 21, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Client Fetzer Vineyards Prevails in Trademark Trial
SAN FRANCISCO (September 21, 2017): Following a week-long trial, California Federal Judge William H. Orrick ruled in favor of Farella Braun + Martel LLP client Fetzer Vineyards, a Hopland-based winery known for pioneering sustainable winemaking. The case arose from...
September 20, 2017
Media Coverage
Winery Escapes Trademark Suit From Bourbon Maker
Law360 September 20, 2017 "Winery Escapes Trademark Suit From Bourbon Maker" Robert Holtzapple served as Fetzer Vineyards' lead counsel in a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Sazerac Company, Inc. Following a week-long trial, California Federal Judge William H. Orrick ruled...
August 15, 2017
Accolades
41 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2017: Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . George T. Argyris: Trusts and Estates Deborah...
August 15, 2017
Announcement
Farella Represents hiQ Labs in Groundbreaking Victory Against LinkedIn
SAN FRANCISCO (August 15, 2017) – Farella Braun + Martel LLP client hiQ Labs, Inc. has won a groundbreaking motion for preliminary injunction (PI) against LinkedIn. Granted by Judge Edward Chen of the United States District Court for the...
August 8, 2017
Accolades
Three Farella Braun + Martel Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation’s Under 40 Hotlist
Farella Braun + Martel LLP partners Carly Alameda , Eugene Mar , and Erica Villanueva have been named to Benchmark Litigation ’s 2017 Under 40 Hotlist . The list honors partners 40 or younger who have been deemed the...
August 1, 2017
Announcement
Stephanie Skaff Named to The Recorder’s 2017 Women Leaders in Tech Law
San Francisco, August 1, 2017 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Stephanie P. Skaff was named among The Recorder ’s 2017 Women Leaders in Tech Law. This is the fourth time Skaff has been named...
July 7, 2017
Accolades
50 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Fifty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2017. Farella attorneys named among 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris...
July 5, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to IP Stars 2017 by Managing Intellectual Property
SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Jeffrey M. Fisher , Stephanie P. Skaff, and Roderick M. Thompson were named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property magazine. The annual list features highly recommended practitioners in private...
June 2, 2017
Media Coverage
Meet the Lawyer Playing Traffic Cop in Waymo-Uber Showdown
The Recorder June 2, 2017 "Meet the Lawyer Playing Traffic Cop in Waymo-Uber Showdown" The article covers John Cooper's role as the special master in the Waymo-Uber trade secrets case.