Michelle Morgante

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

3 minute read

December 17, 2004 | Law.com

Homeless court is now in session at the St. Vincent de Paul shelter in San Diego. The idea of this court and others like it is to help the homeless clear misdemeanor offenses from their record that, if left unresolved, can make them ineligible for government aid or driver's licenses -- a major barrier to a normal life. Launched at the request of homeless veterans 15 years ago, the San Diego program has grown into a model for cities across California and beyond.

By Michelle Morgante

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