Fullyear Brother Enterprise Co., Ltd. v. Stanton Concepts, LLC, Civil Action No.1:13-cv-01364-ABJ (D.D.C. 2013). As lead counsel, filed Declaratory Judgment action in conjunction with the filing of an ex parte Re-examination proceeding in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Successfully opposed Defendant's attempts to transfer the case to another jurisdiction.
McNaughton, Inc. v. Hurricane Shooters, LLC
et al 2:07-cv-273 (E.D. Texas 2007). Lead patent counsel representing Hurricane Shooters, LLC a manufacturer of multi-chamber plastic cups for the liquor and bar industry. Case settled favorably for Hurricane Shooters.
Tequila Centinela, S.A. v. Bacardi & Company, Ltd. 1:04-cv- 02201 (D. D.C. 2004). This trademark case was filed in 2004. During November, 2007 Mr. Curtin took over as lead counsel and completed the depositions of the owner and CEO of Tequila Centinela, S.A. which lead to the case settling on favorable terms for Bacardi.
Intex Recreation Corp v. Metalast, S.A.
Civil Action No. 1:01-cv-01213(D.D.C. 2001). Co-counsel with New York City law firm on patent infringement case involving ladders. Case settled after appeal was filed in the CAFC in 2005.
General Instrument v. Scientific-Atlanta
(1990 through 1994). Between 1990 and 1994 there were four patent infringement lawsuits between General Instrument (GI)
(now a part of Motorola) and Scientific-Atlanta
(SA) (now a part of Cisco Systems). The technology involved was CATV set tops, video and audio encryption). Mr. Curtin was responsible for rebutting the invalidity defenses raised by SA. In doing so, he successfully helped GI obtain a favorable settlement. Over the four year time period, Mr. Curtin took over 30 depositions of various SA fact and expert witnesses, 3rd party witnesses and represented GI during the depositions of GI's expert witnesses as well. Some of these depositions occurred in Japan and Canada.
