Other Software/Internet

• Preservation Technologies Patent Infringement Litigation (W.D. Tex., C.D. Cal., & D. Del.)

  Representing Preservation Technologies in enforcement of patents developed by the University of Southern California relating to architecture and techniques for indexing, accessing, distributing, and surveying multimedia data.  Attained favorable settlements in prior actions against multiple accused infringers, including Netflix, DISH, Facebook, Sony, and Hulu, after securing favorable discovery and pleading-stage rulings.

• KlausTech, LLC v. Google LLC (Fed. Cir. & N.D. Cal.)

  Trial counsel for KlausTech in action alleging Google’s infringement of a patent claiming a process for Internet advertising on websites and mobile applications.  Case settled favorably after DiNovo Price defeated two motions to dismiss and an invalidity challenge during claims construction. Also represented KlausTech on appeal of prior patent infringement action against Google.

• Papst Licensing GmbH & Co. KG v. Altera Corp., Xilinx, Inc. (Fed. Cir., N.D. Cal., & D. Del.)

  Represented Papst in enforcement of patents related to generating and verifying tests for memory devices. Obtained dismissal of declaratory judgment action brought by accused infringer and represented patent owner in appeals of dismissal and patentability pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 101.  

• Software Rights Archive, LLC v. Facebook, Inc. (Fed. Cir., PTAB, & N.D. Cal.)

  Represented Software Rights Archive in enforcement of patents relating to internet search technology and algorithms resulting in multiple favorable settlements; PTAB issued favorable final written decision in inter partes review proceeding affirming validity of infringed claims that was overturned on appeal in a 2-1 decision.

• Internet Search and Algorithms, Confidential Matter (E.D. Tex.)

  Prior to joining the firm, Nicki served as part of the trial team that represented a large research university and its exclusive licensee in a patent infringement suit against a Fortune 50 computerized search company.  Case settled favorably after jury selection.   

• Z-Tel Communications, Inc. v. SBC Communications, Inc., et al. (E.D. Tex.)

  Prior to joining the firm, partner Christopher Goodpastor represented a competitive telephone provider as plaintiff in antitrust litigation against a large Regional Bell Operating Company. The matter settled favorably for a confidential sum.

• Encore Media Metrics LLC v. Google Inc., et al. (261st Judicial District, Travis County, Texas)

  Represented web analytics provider as plaintiff in trade secret litigation relating to internet advertising analytics against a large competitor. The matter settled favorably for a confidential sum.

• Maxient, LLC v. Symplicity Corp., et al. (E.D. Virginia)

  Represented startup company in enforcing software trade secrets against larger rival.

• No Magic, Inc. v. Thales E-Security, Inc. (E.D. Tex.)

  Represent plaintiff software company in patent litigation relating to data encryption against several manufacturers of hardware security modules.

• ComCam International, Inc. v. AT&T Corp., et al. (E.D. Tex.)

  Represent patent owner in patent litigation relating to video-based monitoring systems against several manufacturers and providers of home security systems.

• Futurevision.com, LLC. v. Time Warner Cable, Inc., et al. (E.D. Tex., D. Del.)

  Represented pioneering interactive television service provider in patent litigation against leading service providers.

• Microlog Corp. v. InContact, Inc., et al. (D. Del.)

  Represented plaintiff software company in patent litigation relating to call center software against several providers of call center services and manufacturers of call center systems.

• Cell and Network Selection LLC v. AT&T Inc. (E.D. Tex.)

  Represented technology company in enforcing patents relating to cellular tower selection by mobile phones.