Intellectual Property, Technology and Internet
The Larkin Hoffman Intellectual Property, Technology and Internet team focuses on helping clients maximize and leverage their IP and technology assets to achieve business goals.
Services we provide:
Patent Procurement
Trademark Procurement
Copyright Procurement
Internet and E-Commerce
Technology Transfer and Licensing
Litigation
Patent Litigation
Bob Klinger, Larkin Hoffman attorney, defended Mobility Electronics in CNF Technologies, Inc. v. Mobility Electronics, Inc. (D. Ariz.) patent infringement lawsuit brought six days before Mobility Electronic’s IPO. The patents pertained to docking stations for portable computers. Prepared an opinion substantiating that the action was without merit, and successfully convinced the underwriters’ counsel such that the IPO went forward without amending the registration statement. The end result was that the client was able to raise $48M. Subsequently, negotiated the purchase of the patent-in-suit, prior to the plaintiff filing for bankruptcy and dismissing the lawsuit. Thereafter, prosecuted and obtained a broadened Reissue patent with improved claims, which became part of a patent portfolio that divested for $15M.
Mobility Electronics, Inc. v. Comarco, Inc. (Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.) and Targus Group International, Inc. (D. Ariz.)
Larkin Hoffman attorney Bob Klinger acted as counsel for plaintiff Mobility Electronics in Mobility Electronics, Inc. v. Comarco, Inc. (Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.) and Targus Group International, Inc. (D. Ariz.), a patent infringement case against market leader Comarco Wireless and partner Targus Group involving numerous patents directed to programmable power converters. Successfully negotiated a favorable license, Targus Group thereafter became a distribution partner of Mobility Electronics, and Radio Shack became a master retailer.
North American Container, Inc. v. Plastipak Packaging Inc. et al. (N.D. Tex.)
Larkin Hoffman attorney Bob Klinger represented defendant Reckitt Benckiser, Inc. in a highly-publicized and often-cited patent infringement case involving polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Following a Markman hearing, the trial court granted summary judgment for Reckitt Benckiser, holding that the reissue claims at issue were invalid under the recapture doctrine. The trial court’s decision was substantially upheld by the Federal Circuit.
Patent Procurement
Trademark Procurement
Copyright Procurement
Internet and E-Commerce
Technology Transfer and Licensing
Litigation
Patent Litigation
Whether protecting your inventions and trade secrets, building a brand, buying, selling or licensing technology, expanding your e-commerce presence, or resolving technology disputes and infringement claims, we provide world-class talent at modest Midwest prices.
Our approach is to first understand your business, your technology and your goals. We can then guide you through the legal complexities of building an effective strategy to help you reach those goals. Our attorneys have the skills and experience to understand your technology and business. We stay on top of evolving legal issues and industry trends to deliver effective, cutting-edge strategies for our clients.
The Larkin Hoffman team provides a full range of intellectual property services – everything from U.S. and international patent trademark and copyright prosecution to opinion work and due diligence reviews to litigation and dispute resolution. The depth and breadth of our experience is second to none when it comes to technology transfers, licensing, the Internet and e-commerce.
View the IP/Tech Buzz, a news feed which highlights current intellectual property issues that may affect you and your business.
CNF Technologies, Inc. v. Mobility Electronics, Inc. (D. Ariz.)The Larkin Hoffman team provides a full range of intellectual property services – everything from U.S. and international patent trademark and copyright prosecution to opinion work and due diligence reviews to litigation and dispute resolution. The depth and breadth of our experience is second to none when it comes to technology transfers, licensing, the Internet and e-commerce.
View the IP/Tech Buzz, a news feed which highlights current intellectual property issues that may affect you and your business.
Bob Klinger, Larkin Hoffman attorney, defended Mobility Electronics in CNF Technologies, Inc. v. Mobility Electronics, Inc. (D. Ariz.) patent infringement lawsuit brought six days before Mobility Electronic’s IPO. The patents pertained to docking stations for portable computers. Prepared an opinion substantiating that the action was without merit, and successfully convinced the underwriters’ counsel such that the IPO went forward without amending the registration statement. The end result was that the client was able to raise $48M. Subsequently, negotiated the purchase of the patent-in-suit, prior to the plaintiff filing for bankruptcy and dismissing the lawsuit. Thereafter, prosecuted and obtained a broadened Reissue patent with improved claims, which became part of a patent portfolio that divested for $15M.
Mobility Electronics, Inc. v. Comarco, Inc. (Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.) and Targus Group International, Inc. (D. Ariz.)
Larkin Hoffman attorney Bob Klinger acted as counsel for plaintiff Mobility Electronics in Mobility Electronics, Inc. v. Comarco, Inc. (Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.) and Targus Group International, Inc. (D. Ariz.), a patent infringement case against market leader Comarco Wireless and partner Targus Group involving numerous patents directed to programmable power converters. Successfully negotiated a favorable license, Targus Group thereafter became a distribution partner of Mobility Electronics, and Radio Shack became a master retailer.
North American Container, Inc. v. Plastipak Packaging Inc. et al. (N.D. Tex.)
Larkin Hoffman attorney Bob Klinger represented defendant Reckitt Benckiser, Inc. in a highly-publicized and often-cited patent infringement case involving polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Following a Markman hearing, the trial court granted summary judgment for Reckitt Benckiser, holding that the reissue claims at issue were invalid under the recapture doctrine. The trial court’s decision was substantially upheld by the Federal Circuit.
