News Type: Media Mentions

M&R represents U.S. Continental Marketing, Inc. in trade secret litigation against SGS North America, Inc. arising from the misappropriation of proprietary and confidential chemical formulations that may cost U.S. Continental millions of dollars. The lawsuit has been featured in an article just published by IAM Trade Secrets titled, “Case spotlight: Refusal to return misappropriated trade secrets “won’t go unchecked”, attorney for US Continental contends,” which includes extensive commentary from lead counsel, Jeffrey Farrow.

Dana Kravetz was mentioned in a recent article published by Hotel News Now titled, “US Supreme Court Punts on ADA Tester Case.” The story covers the high court’s decision in Acheson Hotels v. Laufer, which was to explore whether someone checking hotel websites for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act — regardless of their intent to stay at the hotels — would have standing, or the right, to sue as an ADA tester. Dana had previously predicted the case could be vacated in the event plaintiff dismissed her claims, which the article reveals was the very outcome.

Megan Penick has lent her public offering know-how to Reuters for an article titled, “Shein’s IPO Raises Fresh Questions on Alleged Forced Labor in Its Supply Chain.” The piece just published covers the move by e-commerce fast-fashion company Shein to go public in the U.S. Megan commented on the impact that IP issues and Shein’s alleged use of forced labor could have on the IPO process, not only for Shein, but for other China-based companies going forward.

Jeffrey Farrow has been quoted at length in an article published by the Inland Empire Business Journal titled, “Corona Factory Files Landmark Trade Secret Lawsuit in New Hampshire Federal Court.” The story covers litigation filed by Jeff and his team at M&R on behalf of U.S. Continental Marketing, Inc. against SGS North America, Inc., alleging misappropriation of proprietary and confidential chemical formulations that may cost U.S. Continental millions of dollars.

Lara Shortz has been extensively quoted in an article published by Hotel Dive titled, “Hotel Industry Players Challenge NLRB Joint Employer Rule.” The piece shines a light on legal challenges posed by hoteliers, among others across industries, to the National Labor Relations Board’s new joint employer rule. For her part, Lara comments on the see-saw nature of the rule and the significant financial exposure it can generate within the hospitality space.

Ashley Moore lent her IP know-how to the Global Legal Post in a story about a verdict just rendered by a federal court jury in Delaware that found Amazon liable for patent infringement through its Alexa product line. In her commentary, Ashley focused on the patent eligibility issues considered by the jury, which awarded $46.7 million in damages to voice technology company VB Assets.

Jennifer Mauri is one of the trademark pros featured in an IP Watchdog article titled, “Assessing the Arguments: Practitioners Predict Likely Loss for TRUMP TOO SMALL Applicant.” In the piece, Jennifer weighs in on Vidal v Elster, currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, and points to the high court’s apparent inclination to side with the USPTO by upholding the trademark office’s ability to refuse to register a trademark that identifies a living individual without that person’s consent.

Jennifer Mauri’s has been quoted in an article titled, “‘Trump Too Small’: SCOTUS Can Stop Being the Trademark Police’, Say,” published in World Intellectual Property Review. In the piece, Jennifer comments on Vidal v Elster, a case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court, in which the justices are to determine whether the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s refusal to register a trademark, “Trump Too Small,” violated free speech rights. Jennifer suggests that the high court seems inclined to side with the USPTO’s decision to deny trademark protection for a T-shirt mocking former President Donald Trump.

Jennifer Mauri’s deep knowledge of trademark law is front and center in a story published about Vidal v Elster, a case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court, in which the justices are to determine whether the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s refusal to register a trademark—”Trump Too Small”—violated free speech rights. In an article in the Daily Journal titled, “Justices Skeptical of Attempt to Trademark Trump’s Name,” Jennifer indicates that denial of trademark protection for a T-shirt mocking former President Donald Trump was likely proper, as it was based upon the applicable “living person” rule, rather than being a restriction of speech under the First Amendment.

Matthew Yarbrough weighed in on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s plan to file criminal complaints against the Texas House members tasked with prosecuting his impeachment. In a Law360 article titled, “Paxton House Complaints May Be ‘Tough Row To Hoe’,” Matthew outlines the challenges to a successful prosecution of state legislators given their clear investigative authority.