News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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 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, 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...
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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