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“In AlexSam v. Aetna, the Federal Circuit recently revived the patentee's infringement lawsuit against health insurance giant Aetna over its Visa and Mastercard-branded health savings account (HSA) debit cards. AlexSam, Inc. v. Aetna, Inc., No. 22-2036 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 8, 2024) . . . The case will likely be highly cited by future infringement plaintiffs seeking to overcome motions to dismiss, especially whether allegations in the complaint are unduly conclusory."
(October 13, 2024)
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APPEALS
Represented Appellant in successful appeal in patent infringement case before the Federal Circuit. Case remanded back to the District Court of Connecticut. Represented Plaintiff and patent-owner. Case ongoing.
AlexSam, Inc. v. Aetna, Inc., CAFC Case No. 2022-2036
DISMISSALS
Obtained dismissal for defendants in trademark infringement case after filing early motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction while demonstrating substantive weakness of claims. Claims not refiled. Represented Defendants.
Planet One Products, Inc. v. Wine Cellar Pro, LLC, Erik Kuehne, N.D. CA. Case No. 4:22-cv-07866-HSG (3/31/2023)
DENIALS OF MOTIONS TO DISMISS
Obtained denial of Motion to Dismiss under §101. Represented Plaintiff.
AlexSam v. HealthEquity, 2:19-cv-00445-HCN-CMR. (101 Motion Denied 8/7/2020; petition for interlocutory appeal denied by CAFC 10/14/2020)
Additional denials of motions to dismiss...
SIGNIFICANT SETTLEMENTS & ARBITRATIONS
Obtained favorable pre-answer settlement of IP claims (Design Patent Infringement; Copyright Infringement; Trade Dress Infringement; Trademark Infringement; False Designation of Origin; Unfair Competition). Represented Plaintiff.
Paint Zoom, LLC v. Groupon, Inc. et al, C.D. CA. Case No. 17-cv-6790 (9/14/2017)
Additional settlements & arbitrations...
CLAIM CONSTRUCTIONS
Prevailed on claim construction of case essential terms. Represented Plaintiff.
Rail Assets, LLC v. Wabtec Corp., W.D. PA. Case No. 2:19-cv-01636-NR. (2/23/2021)
Additional claim constructions...
EXPERT WITNESS
Served as a defense expert on patent issues.
Uri Cohen, et al v. Precision Wire Products, Inc. et al, California Superior Court, Santa Clara County, Case No. 17cv316277 (1/2020)
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