Represented a Florida based art wire hanging specialist in a software audit requested by the Software & Information Industry Association. The SIIA was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. The case was closed within six months with a confidential settlement agreement.
Defended Texas based Motorola radio dealer against allegations of copyright infringement by the Software and Information Industry Association. Holland & Knight represented the SIIA and closed the case after one year.
Defended Ohio based photo booth rental company against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA alleged there were unlicensed copies of various Microsoft products in use. The case was closed within 6 months with zero settlement payment.
Represented Florida based yacht equipment retailer in a software audit requested by the Business Software Alliance. Troutman Sanders represented the BSA who alleged there were unlicensed copies of numerous Microsoft products in use. After six months of negotiations, the case settled for a fraction of the BSA's original settlement demand.
Defended online trophy and awards retailer against allegations of copyright infringement by the Business Software Alliance who alleged unlicensed copies of various Adobe and Microsoft products. In less than a year the matter was settled for a considerable savings relative to the BSA's original settement demand.
Represented online award and plaque retailer in a software audit conducted by the Business Software Alliance that focused on Adobe and Microsoft products. The BSA was represented by Troutman Sanders. The case settled within a year for a considerable savings relative to the BSA's original settlement demand.
Represented online wholesale clothing retailer in a software audit conducted by the Software & Information Industry Associtation. The SIIA was represented by Donahue Gallagher Woods. After seven months of negotiations regarding Adobe licenses, the case was settled for 12% of the SIIA's original demand.
Defended Indiana based hardware store chain against allegations of software piracy by the Business Software Alliance. The BSA alleged shortages in various Microsoft product licenses. The BSA considered extenuating circumstances in the case and after ten months of negotiations, the case was settled out-of-court.
Represented Internet-based apparel and accessories company in dispute involving Internet-based infringement of core company trademark.
Defended 140 location retail chain in compliance review conducted by Sybase involving over three million dollars in alleged compliance violations and threatened termination of over five hundred thousand dollars in perpetual licenses.
Represented multi-national water filtration distributor and revised its distributor and affiliate agreements.