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Intellectual Property

CPM has handled numerous cases involving various aspects of intellectual property (IP).  IP law includes trade secrets, inventions, patents, copyright, and trade dress. IP creations also include artistic works and literary works. In recent years, with the development of new electronic technology, advanced and specialized computer programs and Internet commerce, the definition of IP and how to protect the rights of such property has created very complicated and complex business issues. CPM has successfully prosecuted and defended individuals and corporations in the area of intellectual property. Our cases range from one of the first lawsuits ever filed for Internet copyright infringement in 1998, to its successful defense in trial of mp3.com, to the successful prosecution of a complex business case involving WaveWare Communications of San Diego and its groundbreaking Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology.

RECENT CASES OF NOTE

Exigen Properties, Inc., et al. v. Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.
San Mateo County Superior Court
CPM is prosecuting an action on behalf of Exigen Properties and several other companies.  The case centers on the misappropriation of Exigen's proprietary information and trade secrets, including application hosting technology.

2KDirect, Inc. v. AzoogleAds US, Inc., et al.
USDC, Central District of California 
CPM represented a small start up technology company against an online advertising network in a lawsuit alleging trade dress infringement, breach of contract, and misappropriation of technology used for serving banner advertisements across the internet.  The case settled favorably one day before jury selection.

Kendall-Jackson Winery v. E&J Gallo Winery
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
CPM represented Gallo in a trade dress and unfair business practice litigation. (Judgment and verdict for Gallo after jury trial.)

MP3.Com Copyright Cases
Southern District of New York
Multiple cases alleging that MP3.Com committed copyright infringement. Issues of infringement and damages. (Verdict after jury trial.)

Dolores Huerta et al v. Corbis Corporation
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
CPM represented Dolores Huerta, muralists Susan Kelk Cervantes and Juana Alicia, and the United Farm Workers Union of America against Corbis for the illegal sale of copyrighted and trademarked images.

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