Intellectual Property Litigation

Theodora Oringher’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice group has been delivering exceptional results to clients across all areas of IP-related disputes for many years. Our team of lawyers focus on a broad range of intellectual property disputes, including protection and enforcement of patents and trademarks both internationally and domestically, copyright infringement, unfair competition, antitrust and trade secret issues.

As trial counsel, the Firm’s attorneys have won significant victories in federal and state courts across the country, as well as in the appellate courts, International Trade Commission, US Patent proceedings, arbitrations, and other forums for companies and individuals seeking to enforce or protect their Intellectual Property.

Theodora Oringher attorneys have been successful as lead trial counsel in high-stakes patent, trademark and copyright cases involving the world’s preeminent technology, software, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. Our creative approach, strategic thinking and prioritization of our client's needs in a practical and cost-effective way, while safeguarding intellectual property assets, sets us apart from other Intellectual Property attorneys. As leaders in our field, we frequently represent the world's top companies in high stakes technology and intellectual property litigation.

Experience:

Restaurant Operations Representation

• Represented a longstanding Southern California chain in a Ninth Circuit appellate proceeding where the Court held that the chain’s menu design and décor constitute protectable trade dress, and awarded disgorgement of defendant’s profits during the infringement period.

Automotive Product and Car Design

• Represented Tyrrell, a former Formula One racing team, and Chaparral Cars, Inc., the designer and builder of iconic road racing cars, in establishing that the physical appearance of their race car designs was protectable trade dress.

Product Design and Licensing

• Represented Chameleon Chairs, LLC, the manufacturer of unique special event rental chairs, in a dispute with a Chinese manufacturer of “copycat” chairs violating client’s trade dress rights.

Licensing

• Represented JH Design Group, a Los Angeles based garment manufacturer, against the Walt Disney Company in a lawsuit concerning licensing rights to Disney’s five original characters.

Presentations & Publications

• Intellectual Property & Fashion Breakfast Briefing | Show Me the Money!  Monetizing Your Intellectual Property