Patent Litigation
One of Schiff Hardin's greatest strengths is its experience in litigating and trying sophisticated patent infringement lawsuits in federal courts around the country and before the International Trade Commission (ITC). Our patent litigation experience crosses a wide range of industries and technologies, including electronic, computerized and technical products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and household goods.
In litigation involving electronic, computerized and technical products, our lawyers have worked with
- Cellular phone filter technology
- Semi-conductive layering of an accelerometer
- Laser bar code scanners and engines
- Video games
- Electromechanical security tag devices for the apparel industry
- Computer boards
- Liquid crystal displays
Our computer experience also includes matters involving Internet URL identifiers, and software programs for securities firms and financial institutions.
In the pharmaceutical industry, we have represented the generic manufacturers of loratadine, omeprazole, and other drugs, and have also litigated issues involving Cardizem Beta Blockers. With respect to medical devices, we have litigated issues arising from a computer-based system for detecting cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions, as well as coronary heart stents.
With respect to commercial and industrial products, we have litigated successfully a variety of matters, involving:
- Insulated containers
- Camping equipment
- Automotive equipment
- Gourmet cookware
- Construction of one-sided "no-flip" mattresses
- Polypropylene products in the cotton market
- Cleaning and sanitizing systems for ice machines
- Refrigeration systems
- Recycling systems
- Polyproprylene in a crystalline form
- Carbonate chemistry cleansing for uranium
- A variety of automotive products, including:
- Truck suspensions
- Automobile radiators
- Aluminum wheels
- Air bags
