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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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
November 2, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 2, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Several Farella practices were recognized both nationally and regionally. According to...
August 15, 2016
Announcement
32 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2017 The Best Lawyers in America©; Three Earn Lawyer of the Year Honors
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2016: Thirty-two Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2017. Three Farella attorneys have earned Lawyer of the Year honors in their...
June 20, 2016
Media Coverage
Attorneys React To High Court's PTAB Claim Construction Ruling
Law360 June 20, 2016 "Attorneys React To High Court's PTAB Claim Construction Ruling" Daniel Callaway commented on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Cuozzo Speed Technologies LLC v. Lee that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board can continue to...
June 13, 2016
Media Coverage
Patent Bar Sees Fallout From SCOTUS Ruling
The Recorder June 13, 2016 "Patent Bar Sees Fallout From SCOTUS Ruling" Farella Braun + Martel intellectual property litigation partner James Day commented on the U.S. Supreme Court willful infringement ruling in Stryker v. Zimmer and Halo v. Pulse...
May 19, 2016
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized Among Managing IP - IP Stars 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Intellectual Property Litigation Partners Jeffrey M. Fisher , Roderick M. Thompson and Stephanie P. Skaff have been named to Managing Intellectual Property’s 2016 list of “IP Stars” in California...
February 12, 2016
Media Coverage
Fed. Circ.'s Lexmark Ruling Boosts Power of Patent Owners
Law360 " Fed . Circ.'s Lexmark Ruling Boosts Power of Patent Owners" Jeffrey Fisher, intellectual property litigation partner, commented on the Federal Circuit's Lexmark ruling. "It's a pro-patent owner decision that reaffirms Federal Circuit precedent," said Mr. Fisher. "It's a...
November 25, 2015
Media Coverage
Accused Infringers Rethink Declaratory Judgment Strategies
Law360 November 25, 2015 "Accused Infringers Rethink Declaratory Judgment Strategies" Jim Day, a patent litigation attorney at Farella, contributed to the discussion on current strategies in filing declaratory judgment actions. “Trying to get a favorable venue is just as...
November 3, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among 2016 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 3, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Several Farella practices were recognized both nationally and regionally. According to...
October 5, 2015
Accolades
Managing IP Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel, Attorneys in IP Stars 2015
SAN FRANCISCO (October 5, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Intellectual Property Litigation Partners Jeffrey M. Fisher and Roderick M. Thompson have been named to Managing Intellectual Property ’s 2015 list of “IP Stars” in California for the third...
September 22, 2015
Accolades
Who Reps: Minding the Store (IP Litigation)
Corporate Counsel September 22, 2015 "Who Reps: Minding the Store" Farella Braun + Martel ranked second as a result of its handling five IP litigation matters in 2014. According to the article: The California-based firm represents IP-dependent Silicon Valley-based...
May 1, 2015
Media Coverage
One Year On, Octane Causing More Hard-Fought Patent Cases
Law360 May 1, 2015 "One Year On, Octane Causing More Hard-Fought Patent Cases" James Morando commented on the impact of the Octane Fitness decision one year later. In his commentary he said that the changed fee-shifting landscape appears to...
April 22, 2015
Announcement
Stephanie Skaff Named Among Top IP Litigators in California by Daily Journal
SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2015 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP Partner Stephanie P. Skaff has been named one of the Daily Journal ’s Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators in California. Skaff is chair of Farella’s Intellectual Property Litigation...
April 6, 2015
Media Coverage
Health Tech Co. Wins $12M Verdict Against UnitedHealth Unit
Law360 April 6, 2015 "Health Tech Co. Wins $12M Verdict Against UnitedHealth Unit" Farella Braun + Martel Intellectual Litigation Partner Andrew Leibnitz is noted as representing Cave Consulting Group, Inc. with Richard Brophy, David Harlan, Mark Thomas and Zach Howenstine...
January 26, 2015
Media Coverage
Still in Demand: Market for Patent Litigators Strong Despite Troll Thrashing
The Recorder January 26, 2015 "Still in Demand: Market for Patent Litigators Strong Despite Troll Thrashing" Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Jim Day, who recently joined Farella from Latham & Watkins, comments on his move and the firm's new capacity to...
January 21, 2015
Media Coverage
Farella Adds Two IP Litigators
The Recorder January 21, 2015 "Farella Adds Two IP Litigators" Jim Day joins Farella as an intellectual litigation partner from Latham & Watkins and Winston Liaw joins Farella as an intellectual property litigation associate from Keker & Van Nest. In the...
January 21, 2015
Announcement
Farella Bolsters Intellectual Property Litigation Practice: Welcomes Partner Jim Day and Associate Winston Liaw
SAN FRANCISCO, January 21, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP welcomes James L. Day as a partner and Winston Liaw as an associate to its Intellectual Property Litigation Department. Both attorneys have an emphasis in patent litigation and further...
November 3, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2015 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 3, 2014: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The rankings are based on client and peer evaluations and information...
November 3, 2014
Media Coverage
Law Firms See Dollar Signs in Mobile Payments Scrum
The Recorder
Farella Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Rod Thompson commented on the patent disputes that may be created by the rise of mobile payment technology. Thompson said, "I think you'll see companies with stronger patents that could be asserted in the mobile pay...
October 2, 2014
Media Coverage
Jury Says Marvell Owes France Telecom $1.7M At Patent Trial
Law360 October 2, 2014 “Jury Says Marvell Owes France Telecom $1.7M At Patent Trial” Jeff Fisher is noted as representing France Telecom along with James W. Dabney of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP and Fried Frank Harris Shriver...
June 11, 2014
Accolades
Managing IP Names Two Farella Braun + Martel Partners “IP Stars”
SAN FRANCISCO (June 11, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Intellectual Property Litigation Partners Jeffrey M. Fisher and Roderick M. Thompson have been named to Managing Intellectual Property magazine’s 2014 list of “IP Stars” in California for...
April 29, 2014
Media Coverage
Lawyers Weigh In On High Court's Patent Rulings
Law360 April 29, 2014 "Lawyers Weigh In On High Court's Patent Rulings" Farella's James Morando comments on the U.S. Supreme Court rulings in Highmark Inc. v. Allcare Health Management Systems Inc. and Octane Fitness LLC v. Icon...
April 21, 2014
Media Coverage
Four Trial Tricks to Simplify Patent Cases
Law360 April 21, 2014 "4 Trial Tricks to Simplify Patent Cases" Farella Braun + Martel IP Litigator James Morando discussed how providing relevant analogies can help jurors appreciate the challenges of an invention. He said, "The technology in a patent...