Julie C. Scheipeter

Experience

Patent Litigation in Structural Connector Industry

Currently representing a key firm client across three separate patent infringement cases against its main competitor to protect a key product for the company.

False Advertising & Copyright Litigation

Served as second chair in a high-stakes dispute between major competitors. Achieved a complete victory for our client following a two-week bench trial.

Trademark Dispute for Franchisor

Representing a franchisor in a high-stakes trademark dispute where a common law user seeks to cancel our client’s registered mark and block its nationwide use. Case is pending final order following a two-week bench trial.

Software Implementation Dispute

Represented a software consulting firm in a lawsuit brought by its customer over a complex, multi-year implementation, with claims in the millions. Secured a favorable settlement in which our client recovered the majority of its outstanding invoices and paid nothing to the plaintiff.

Trade Secret & Unfair Competition Litigation

Assisted in complex litigation between high-tech competitors in the gaming industry involving trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and breach of contract claims. Served as second chair during a three-week trial and contributed to the appellate phase.

Trademark Opposition and Defense Before TTAB

Successfully defended a client’s key trademark against a competitor’s cancellation petition. The TTAB denied the petition, preserving our client’s rights.

Represented a boat manufacturer in a TTAB proceeding where the client’s house mark application was opposed by a concurrent user in a distinct market. The TTAB denied the opposition, securing the manufacturer’s trademark.

Trademark Enforcement for Homebuilding Company

Assisted a homebuilding company in enforcing its trademark rights against a competitor entering the client’s market. Secured a favorable settlement that preserved the client’s longstanding trademark goodwill.

Intellectual Property Dispute in the Restaurant Industry

Represented a publicly traded corporation in trademark, trade dress, and copyright claims against a competitor in the restaurant industry, securing a favorable settlement for the client.

Recognitions

Professional & Civic Activities