Lead counsel in complex trade secret misappropriation lawsuit in the North Carolina Business Court against client’s former head of research and development. Worked closely with computer forensic experts to uncover misappropriation of 4,000 product formulas and spoliation of evidence. Obtained a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction.

Defended transportation company in federal court against eight separate causes of action arising from $22 million deal, including breach of a non-disclosure agreement and confidentiality obligations, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and deceptive trade practices. Moved to dismiss seven of the eight claims, which was granted in full, and plaintiff then voluntarily dismissed its remaining claim.

Defended software company in the North Carolina Business Court against claims for breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment related to the replacement of the plaintiff’s existing software system. Resolved shortly after early mediation while Defendant's motion to dismiss was pending.

Lead counsel for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in multi-count litigation brought by plaintiffs alleging that KKDC breached an agreement to permit it to function as its agent to locate a franchisee in the Philippines and conspired with co-defendants to commit fraud and unfair trade practices. The trial court dismissed all claims brought by two individual plaintiffs against KKDC, as well as the sole remaining plaintiff’s fraud and unfair trade practices claims. The trial court subsequently granted summary judgment for KKDC on the remaining claims, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed that decision.

Defended in North Carolina Business Court and Texas State Court multiple former officers and directors of Consert, Inc., the company who acquired Consert, Inc., an investment bank, and other parties against various claims brought by former shareholders of Consert, Inc. including breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, violation of the North Carolina Securities Act, conversion, and violation of North Carolina’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act related to the merger of Consert, Inc. into another company. The North Carolina Business Court granted 10 defendants’ motions to dismiss. The Texas litigation was resolved during a three-week trial.

Represented world’s leading health care diagnostics company in federal case involving trade secrets and copyright infringement claims stemming from a software license agreement. Case resolved after mediation before any depositions were taken.

Defended world’s leading mattress manufacturer in litigation involving claims for misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of a non-disclosure agreement related to smart mattress technology. Obtained voluntary dismissal early in the discovery process.

Represented owner of the Lilly Pulitzer brand and designs sold under that brand in a copyright dispute with the alleged infringer of multiple designs. Case resolved after mediation.

Represent and advise manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and importers with regard to product safety matters, complying with applicable regulations, and conducting consumer product recalls in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Work closely with the CPSC and independent experts to evaluate potential safety issues and implement corrective action related to a variety of consumer products, including smartphones, appliances, recreational products, children’s products, electrical and battery powered devices, apparel, furniture, and household goods.

Represented emerging smart grid technology company in a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court involving a breach of a development and supply agreement’s requirement to pay a $60 million minimum license commitment over five years. Resolved matter on the eve of trial.

Represented Hanesbrands Inc. against contract, fraud, unfair trade practices, and related claims brought by former exclusive distributor in Israel who sought eight-figure damages. Case resolved at mediation.

Represented battery technology company in litigation brought by competitor involving claims of direct and indirect infringement of multiple patents. Case settled by the parties.

Representation of Kennametal Inc., a $2 billion per year NYSE company, in a patent litigation action that its biggest global competitor filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, alleging that Kennametal infringed certain metal cutting tool patents. Successfully transferred the case to the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania – Kennametal's home jurisdiction – pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1404(a) and forced a voluntary dismissal of one of the two patents. Obtained a favorable claim construction ruling in which the remaining patent was found invalid for indefiniteness. The parties later entered an agreement resolving their disputes in this action and other related actions.

Represented Kennametal in a patent litigation matter in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania alleging that Kennametal’s largest global competitor and related entities infringe claims of two patents owned by Kennametal. Obtained an agreement for one entity to cease infringing one of the patents. The parties were still litigating the other patent, which related to metal cutting tools, at the time of settlement.

Represented Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., a subsidiary of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., in false patent marking qui tam case filed in the Middle District of North Carolina involving pesticide resistant soybean seeds. Obtained dismissal.

Defended Primo Water Corporation, a national supplier of water dispensers, against claims for trademark infringement, false designation, and unfair competition. Resolved case prior to commencement of discovery.

Represented a supplier of motion furniture mechanisms in a lawsuit brought by a large furniture manufacturer alleging patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and tortious interference with business relations. Transferred case from the Northern District of Texas to the Middle District of North Carolina, secured withdrawal of patent claim, and resolved matter before engaging in e-discovery or conducting depositions.

Served as lead counsel on behalf of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company against claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair trade practices, fraud, breach of a non-disclosure agreement, and patent infringement related to printing solvent formula, and counter-sued for patent infringement and unfair trade practices. Obtained summary judgment in full on plaintiff's claims and an injunction in the countersuit.