Areas of Practice: Intellectual Property

  • Copyright Litigation and Registration
  • Trademark Litigation and Registration
  • Trade Secret Litigation
  • Patent Litigation

Examples of intellectual property cases litigated by Kneafsey & Friend lawyers include:

  • Obtained a permanent injunction for design patent infringement on behalf of Nike Corporation.
  • Obtained a permanent injunction for copyright infringement on behalf of jewelry manufacturer and designer.
  • Successfully defended an unfair competition and trade secret action against one of the world’s largest independent distributor of inductive components.
  • Obtained a TRO and preliminary injunction for trade secret misappropriation of a customer list against a former employee.
  • Successfully represented software developer in copyright and trademark infringement case against licensee.
  • Obtained significant settlement for scientist against another scientist and a major university in breach of contract, unfair competition, and intentional interference action.
  • Successfully represented film producer in action against a major movie studio for unpaid royalties.
  • Defeated summary judgment for hedge fund manager in misappropriation of trade secrets action against former employees.
  • Successfully defended a real estate developer in a copyright infringement and breach of contract action filed by a major university.
  • Successfully prosecuted bad faith insurance action for failure to provide defense and indemnity for trademark based on advertising injury.