News
July 13, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized As Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 13, 2011) - Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel attorneys from diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers-Rising Stars list of top attorneys in Northern California for 2011. Three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys received...
July 8, 2011
Media Coverage
Judge Trims Piracy Suit By Disney, Others V. Hotfile
Law360 July 8, 2011 "Judge Trims Piracy Suit By Disney, Others V. Hotfile" Farella Braun+ Martel's Intellectual Property attorneys Tony Schoenberg and Deepak Gupta, representing Hotfile, comment on a Florida federal judge ruling that Disney Enterprises and others failed to...
June 22, 2011
Media Coverage
Top Litigators Q&A with Farella's Karen Kimmey
Law360 June 22, 2011 "Top Litigators Q&A" Karen Kimmey, a trial lawyer at Farella Braun + Martel, spoke about her trial preparation routine. She said, "You can never anticipate all of the curveballs that might come your way at...
May 24, 2011
Announcement
Farella Guides Volterra to Unanimous Jury Win in Critical Patent Infringement Litigation
***VERDICT ANNOUNCEMENT*** On May 24, 2011, after a three-week trial, a nine-person federal court jury announced a unanimous verdict in favor of patent holder Volterra Semiconductor Corporation (Volterra) upholding the validity of all remaining asserted claims of Volterra's key...
March 16, 2011
Media Coverage
Top 25 Clean Tech Attorneys
San Francisco Daily Journal March 16, 2011 "Top 25 Clean Tech Attorneys" Farella Braun + Martel's partner, David Stoll, was named to the Daily Journal's Top 25 Clean Technology Attorneys in California for 2011.
January 3, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names Eugene Mar Partner
SAN FRANCISCO , January 3, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP has elevated intellectual property litigator Eugene Y. Mar to partner. "We are pleased to welcome Eugene into the partnership," said managing partner Steve Lowenthal. "Eugene exemplifies Farella's...
October 1, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2011
SAN FRANCISCO ( October 1, 2010 ): Benchmark Litigation 2011 has ranked Farella Braun + Martel among the best litigation firms in California. Published by Legal Media Group Euromoney, Benchmark is the only publication on the market to...
July 15, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 15, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 25 attorneys from diverse practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers list published by Law & Politics. Four Farella Braun...
June 18, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practices, Lawyers Receive Top Rankings in Chambers USA
SAN FRANCISCO , CA ( June 18, 2010 ): Farella Braun + Martel received top rankings in the 2010 edition of Chambers USA . The firm was recognized nationally in the Construction and Food & Beverages (Alcohol...
October 5, 2009
Media Coverage
Judge Bars Sales of Volterra Competitor's Computer Chips
Daily Journal October 5, 2009 "Judge Bars Sales of Volterra Competitor's Computer Chips" Farella Braun + Martel's James Morando and Jeffrey Fisher were quoted on the Farella IP team obtaining a rare and difficult IP injunction in the Northern District...
October 2, 2009
Media Coverage
Farella Team Scores Rare Preliminary Injunction in IP Case
Cal Law Legal Pad October 2, 2009 " Farella Team Scores Rare Preliminary Injunction in IP Case " Farella Braun + Martel's Jeffrey Fisher was quoted on the Farella IP team obtaining a rare and difficult IP injunction in...
July 28, 2009
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 28, 2009) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 24 attorneys from diverse practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list published by Law & Politics. Three Farella Braun...
May 29, 2007
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Adds Four New Associates
SAN FRANCISCO (May 30, 2007): Farella Braun + Martel expands key practice groups with the addition of four new associates: Karen D. Flentge (Real Estate), Sebastian A. Jerez (Business Litigation), Eugene Y. Mar (Intellectual Property and Technology), and Kristine...
January 1, 2007
Media Coverage
Voicemail, Audio: Subject to e-Discovery
Compliance Week January, 20007 "Voicemail, Audio: Subject to e-Discovery" Farella Braun + Martel's Anthony Schoenberg is quoted on the details of future directions in federal electronic discovery rules.
July 17, 2006
Accolades
Twenty Eight Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 17, 2006) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that 28 attorneys from diverse practice areas were named as 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Two Farella Braun + Martel...
June 12, 2006
Media Coverage
One 'Big' label battle
The Press Democrat June 10, 2006 “One 'Big' label battle - Wineries' dispute over "Big Ass" trademark highlights growing importance of eye-catching brands" Farella Braun + Martel's David Stoll is quoted on protecting your trade name in the wine industry.
May 31, 2006
Media Coverage
Burgundy Not Lost in War of the Wines - California Vintners Fend Off Europe's Geographic Claim to...
San Francisco Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal May 31, 2006 "Burgundy Not Lost in War of the Wines - California Vintners Fend off Europe's Geographic Claim to Intellectual Property" Farella Braun + Martel’s David Stoll featured.
May 9, 2006
Media Coverage
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal February 3, 2006 Analysis & Perspective – Patents: Is the Experimental Use Defense Dead? An Examination of “Amusement,” “Idle Curiosity,” and “Strictly Philosophical Inquiry” Patent infringement article by Farella Braun + Martel partner in...
May 4, 2006
Media Coverage
Another RIM Shot: Local company adds to patent woes of BlackBerry service
The Recorder
The Recorder May 4, 2006 “Another RIM Shot: Local company adds to patent woes of BlackBerry service” Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeffrey Fisher is quoted regarding the possible strategy of Visto Inc. vs. Research In Motion.
December 23, 2005
Media Coverage
Patent Office Leaps Into Fray Over BlackBerry Shutdown
San Francisco Daily Journal December 23, 2005 “Patent Office Leaps Into Fray Over BlackBerry Shutdown” Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeffrey Fisher is quoted regarding U.S. Patent and Trademark Office assignment of a special team to re-examine the patents in...
December 7, 2005
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Wins $43.1 Million Breach of Contract and Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Decision for Atmel Corporation
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 7, 2005): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announced today that a team led by partner John Cooper won a substantial award in an arbitration on behalf of Atmel Corporation, a worldwide leader in the development...
September 27, 2005
Media Coverage
Circuit Ponders Court Rulings-Request for Briefs Suggests More Deference to Them
Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal - Intellectual Property Supplement September 27, 2005 “Circuit Ponders Court Rulings-Request for Briefs Suggests More Deference to Them" Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeff Fisher is quoted.
August 1, 2005
Accolades
Super Lawyers Names 29 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys to the 2005 Northern California List
SAN FRANCISCO (August 1, 2005) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that 29 attorneys were named as 2005 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Four Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were singled out...
June 29, 2005
Media Coverage
Drug Maker Disputes Use of Domain Name in News Web Site
Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal June 29, 2005 “Drug Maker Disputes Use of Domain Name in News Web Site" Farella Braun + Martel’s David Stoll comments on trademark case.
November 15, 2004
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Six To Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 15, 2004): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announced today that six attorneys have been elevated to the partnership, effective January 1, 2005. The new partners are: Lara N. Gilman, John J. Gregory, Nan E. Joesten...
September 28, 2004
Media Coverage
Wine Lawyers Tackle IP Conflict
San Francisco Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal September 28, 2004 "Wine Lawyers Tackle IP Conflict" Farella Braun + Martel’s David Stoll is featured.
July 1, 2004
Media Coverage
Encryption Entanglements
The Recorder - IP Magazine
The Recorder - IP Magazine Summer 2004 "Encryption Entanglements" Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeff Fisher is interviewed on antitrust counterclaims as they pertain to the Sigaba antitrust suit.
May 5, 2004
Media Coverage
A Secret Powerhouse
San Francisco Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal May 5, 2004 "A Secret Powerhouse" Farella Braun + Martel is set to break into the big time with an IP practice that's turning it into a regional star.
February 27, 2004
Media Coverage
Timing seen as everything in patent infringement claim
The Recorder
The Recorder February 27, 2004 "Timing seen as everything in patent infringement claim" Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeff Fisher is quoted on the Sigaba antitrust suit.
March 31, 2003
Media Coverage
Strategies for Unusual Times
North Bay Business Journal
North Bay Business Journal March 31, 2003 "Strategies for Unusual Times" At the Wine Industry 2003 Conference, Farella Braun + Martel’s Chris Locke and Jeff Fisher moderate panels on environmental challenges and strategies for brand building and protecting the...
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