Michelle Morgante

July 16, 2024 | The Recorder

District Judge Robert Pitman of the Western District of Texas in Austin noted in his July 10 order that Roku's corporate headquarters are in San Jose, California, and that the technologies at issue are either in the Northern California District or in South Korea. He said factors such as ease of access to proof, the costs of attendance and the local interest weighed strongly in favor of the transfer. The Northern California District received the case Monday.

By Michelle Morgante

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July 12, 2024 | The Recorder

Unidisc contends it owns the Canadian rights to the recordings of American folk singer Melanie and universal rights to the music of Utopia, an American band formed by Todd Rundgren. Brian Perera of Cleopatra Records refuted the claim, saying the company holds contracts with both artists.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

July 11, 2024 | The Recorder

The complaint alleges Texas-based Brinker International encouraged the creation and posting of a video on social media that included significant portions of the band's 1994 song "Sabotage."

By Michelle Morgante

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July 11, 2024 | The Recorder

Texas-based BuzzBallz contends Patco Brands of California intended to confuse consumers by creating a similar container and logo for its Big Sipz cocktails.

By Michelle Morgante

3 minute read

July 09, 2024 | The Recorder

The plaintiffs, led by Fish & Richardson principal David M. Barkan, contend SEL holds patents on semiconductor technology that improves image quality of displays and enhances operational and manufacturing efficiencies.

By Michelle Morgante

3 minute read

July 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Represented by Mateo Z. Fowler of Los Angeles, Never-Search Inc. alleges the three companies have used technology belonging to Never-Search founder Keith Kreft without securing licenses to do so.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

July 08, 2024 | The Recorder

DirecTV, represented by Baker & Hostetler, filed the complaint Wednesday in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California, Western Division in Los Angeles. The suit followed a June 12 complaint filed by Jenner & Block on behalf of Synamedia that alleges DirecTV is attempting to break its decades-old business relationship in order to use Synamedia's proprietary technology without paying license and service fees.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

July 05, 2024 | The Recorder

The complaint, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, alleges the scientists wrongly used Roche's proprietary cancer-detection technology and "secretly co-founded Foresight at the same time they were serving as consultants and contractors for Roche."

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

July 03, 2024 | The Recorder

The suit, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, alleged that Broadcom blocked Samsung's attempts to purchase electronic components from other manufacturers by withholding goods and services and forcing it into an exclusive dealing arrangement.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

July 01, 2024 | The Recorder

The suit filed by Jones Day contends researcher Norbert Peekhaus violated his employment agreement with Agensys Inc. by disclosing trade secrets stemming from his work at the company. Peekhaus later worked for the University of California Regents, who are represented by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.

By Michelle Morgante

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