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April 2, 2014
Media Coverage
Law360 Female Powerbrokers Q&A: Farella's Stephanie Skaff
Law360 April 2, 2014 Female Powerbrokers Q&A: Farella's Stephanie Skaff. Click here to read the article (subscription required).
March 18, 2014
Announcement
Doug Young Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
SAN FRANCISCO (March 18, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP Partner Douglas R. Young has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than...
May 2, 2013
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named Among Managing IP’s “IP Stars” for 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (May 2, 2013): Farella Braun + Martel Intellectual Property Litigation Partners Jeffrey M. Fisher and Roderick M. Thompson have been named among Managing IP’s “IP Stars” for 2013. Farella is listed as a “recommended” firm for Patent...
December 4, 2012
Media Coverage
John Cooper Co-Editor of "Anatomy of a Patent Case, 2nd Edition"
SAN FRANCISCO (December 4, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s John L. Cooper is a co-editor-in-chief of and contributor to the book “Anatomy of a Patent Case, Second Edition” published by Bloomberg BNA Books. Cooper is a Fellow...
November 1, 2012
Accolades
Farella Practices Earn Top Level National 2013 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 1, 2012: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices received top honors in the 2013 U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm’s Construction and Environmental practices earned National Tier One level...
May 31, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Zep Solar Settle Patent Infringement Suit Against Westinghouse Solar
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2012: Farella Braun + Martel announced today that its client Zep Solar has reached a confidential settlement in its multi-year patent infringement dispute with Westinghouse Solar. Farella represented Zep Solar in patent infringement proceedings in...
May 31, 2012
Media Coverage
Zep, Westinghouse Call Truce In Solar Panel IP War
Law360 May 31, 3012 “Zep, Westinghouse Call Truce In Solar Panel IP War” Farella Braun & Martel LLP represented Zep Solar Inc. Click here for complete article (password protected).
April 20, 2012
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeff Fisher Named Among the Daily Journal’s Top 75 IP Litigators in California
SAN FRANCISCO (April 20, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner Jeffrey M. Fisher has been named among the Daily Journal ’s “Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators” in the state for 2012. The Daily Journal recognized Fisher, along...
April 16, 2012
Media Coverage
Oracle/Google Trial Places Farella Partner in Odd Spot
The Recorder April 16, 2012 "Oracle/Google trial places Farella partner in odd spot" Farella Braun + Martel's John Cooper was tapped by U.S. District Judge William Alsup to represent the court-appointed damages expert in a high-stakes patent infringement trial between...
January 23, 2012
Media Coverage
'Trolls' Adapting to Limit on Multi-Defendant Cases
The National Law Journal
James Morando commented on the joinder section of the America Invents Act, which prohibits plaintiffs from adding defendants that don't meet the nexus criteria to existing cases.
November 1, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practices Earn Top Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms”
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2011: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices received top honors in the 2011-2012 U.S. News / Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm’s Construction and Environmental practices earned National...
September 14, 2011
Media Coverage
Joyous Lawyers Bid Adieu to False Patent Marking Suits
Law360 September 14, 2011 "Joyous Lawyers Bid Adieu to False Patent Marking Suits" Farella Braun + Martel's Intellectual Property partner James Morando comments on the era of false patent marking lawsuits coming to an end with the passage of...
September 12, 2011
Media Coverage
Infineon Denied Retrial In Voltage Regulator IP Fight
Law360 September 12, 2011 "Infineon Denied Retrial In Voltage Regulator IP Fight" Farella Braun + Martel's Intellectual Property attorneys James Morando and Jeff Fisher, representing Volterra, comment on the ruling Monday of a California magistrate judge denying Infineon Technologies...
May 26, 2011
Media Coverage
Court Raises Bar on Patent Case Defense
San Francisco Daily Journal May 26, 2011 "Court Raises Bar on Patent Case Defense" Farella Braun + Martel's partner, John Cooper, was quoted and named for his representation of Dolby.
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...
April 6, 2011
Media Coverage
Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators
Daily Journal
Farella Braun + Martel's Rod Thompson was named to the list of "75 Leading Intellectual Property Litigators" by the Daily Journal . He was noted for winning a rare early summary judgment motion in a patent litigation case for his...
April 6, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel’s Rod Thompson Named Among the Daily Journal’s Top 75 IP Litigators in California
SAN FRANCISCO (April 06, 2011): Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner Rod Thompson has been named among the Daily Journal 's "Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators" in the state for 2011. The Daily Journal recognized Thompson for leading...
April 1, 2011
Media Coverage
A Wave of Dismissals in Wake of Federal Circuit Ruling Governing Patent Marking Cases
The National Law Journal
Farella Braun + Martel intellectual property litigation partner Rod Thompson was commented on BP Lubricants ruling; noting that it is a very significant development for false marking cases. He also noted that there's a congressional challenge to false marking cases in...
February 15, 2011
Media Coverage
Expired-Patent Costs Defy Forecasts
The Wall Street Journal
Farella Braun + Martel intellectual property litigation partner Rod Thompson, who is defending companies that have been sued for listing expired patent numbers on consumer goods, commented on legislation pending in Congress the would curtail the suits. Farella Braun + Martel...
February 11, 2011
Media Coverage
False Marking Suits More Bark Than Bite, Stats Show
Law360.com
Farella Braun + Martel's intellectual property litigation attorneys James Morando and Rod Thompson commented on settlements in false patent marking suits. Farella Braun + Martel filed a Freedom of Information Act request to obtain settlement data on false marking...
January 31, 2011
Media Coverage
False Patent Marking Defendants Gear Up For Round 2
Law360.com
Farella Braun + Martel's Rod Thompson and James Morando were quoted in the Law360.com article, "False Patent Marking Defendants Gear Up For Round 2"
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...
June 28, 2010
Media Coverage
IP Lawyers React to Bilski's Long-Awaited Arrival
Law360 June 28, 2010 "IP Lawyers React to Bilski's Long-Awaited Arrival" Farella Braun + Martel intellectual property litigation partner John Cooper commented on the U.S. Supreme Court Bilski ruling that business methods are eligibility for patent protection. John L...
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...
May 4, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel’s John Cooper Co-Editor of Anatomy of a Patent Case Published by Federal Judicial Center
Manual prepared by the Complex Litigation Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers SAN FRANCISCO (May 4, 2009): Farella Braun + Martel's John L. Cooper, member of the Complex Litigation Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers...
May 29, 2008
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Wins Judgment for Visa USA Inc. of Noninfringement on Prepaid Cards Patents
Claims Dismissed at Markman Hearing San Francisco (May 28, 2008) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP has won a victory for Visa USA Inc. in a patent infringement suit related to prepaid cards. Judge Richard A. Lazzara in the...
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.
March 4, 2006
Media Coverage
BlackBerry patent battle ends with $612.5 million settlement
Associated Press
Farella Braun + Martel’s Rod Thompson is quoted regarding the Research In Motion (RIM) settlement.
January 31, 2006
Media Coverage
Good Technology Hit With Wireless E-Mail Patent Suit
CNET News
Farella Braun + Martel’s Rod Thompson is quoted regarding the request for an injunction in the BlackBerry/RIM case as a standard part of a patent infringement lawsuit.