We have obtained design patents in numerous fields. For consumer products, the designs are as diverse as electronic viewing eyewear that allows the viewing of video or electronic images in an eyeglass format and jewelry items such as clasps and ornamental pieces. In the automotive industry, we have patented accessories that allow customization of the look of a car, including fenders, grilles, headlights, rims, rain guards, and cup holders. Other examples of consumer products we have protected by design patents are a steering stabilizer for a snowmobile, an electronic power converter, a pipe-railing fitting, and a wall-mounted control panel. Our firm also has obtained design patents for features of mobile devices, such as icons, title bars, and menus.
Our litigation experience includes:
- Defended a succession of patent infringement claims in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, as well as in related arbitrations, involving molded plastic chamber technology. The controversy included a counterclaim by our client for infringement of a design patent. In each proceeding, our client either prevailed after a trial on the merits or was able to settle the proceeding on favorable terms.
- Represented a leading manufacturer in enforcing patent claims relating to novel manufacturing techniques and designs for floor coverings. The patent was found to be willfully infringed.
- Defended a start-up company in two separate actions filed in the Central District of California based on patents related to hinge and latch designs. The actions were successfully resolved with dismissal of the infringement claims with prejudice and no payments by our client to the patent owner. In addition, our client received royalty-free licenses.
