Over $1 Million Returned To Its Rightful Owners
Today, I convinced a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois to unfreeze three accounts totaling $1,070,889. My clients, three online merchants on the Alibaba platform, had their bank accounts frozen for two months. I, and my co-counsel Lan Li, filed motions to unfreeze the accounts, which are the subject of...
Keleher Appellate Law Group Recognized By China IP Law Association
A major new research report, entitled "2024 Report on Overseas IP Dispute of Chinese Entities," was released last week. The report was prepared by the prestigious China IP Law Association and the National Overseas IP Dispute Coordination Center in Beijing, China.
In the report, the organizations analyzed the number of Trademark Schedule A cases...
Lawsuit Dismissed
Last week, I obtained a significant victory for my clients in a Schedule A matter. My clients, Japanese online retailers, were sued for trademark/copyright infringement in the Northern District of Illinois. The case is Sega Corporation et al. v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations identified on Schedule...
Can New Evidence Be Introduced During a Criminal Appeal?
As a general rule, new evidence cannot be introduced during a criminal appeal. The appellate court must weigh whatever evidence is already in the record on appeal and decide accordingly. However, there are exceptions, and new evidence can influence the outcome of your appeal. Understanding how this happens will help you better...
Utilizing Expert Witnesses in Intellectual Property Appeals
Appealing an intellectual property case is a delicate process that takes time and attention to detail. Presenting the best case on appeal, regardless of whether you are the appellant or appellee, begins at the trial level. It is at this stage that a party needs to focus on making the strongest...
Seventh Circuit Win in RICO Conspiracy Appeal
This week, an appellate opinion was issued by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in United States v. Watkins, et al., Case No. 20-2048. I represented the Appellant Lloyd Dotson in this appeal of a jury trial finding of guilt against Mr. Dotson and a dozen other defendants for RICO violations. One of...
Trademark Protection: Safeguarding Your Brand in IP Litigation
Not all business owners realize they have a brand worth protecting until someone else infringes it. No matter the size of your company, you have a unique brand that deserves to be secured against those who would exploit your hard work. One area in which this is especially true is trademark law....
What to Expect From the Appellate Process in Intellectual Property Disputes
Parties who believe that a legal, factual, or procedural error took place during their intellectual property trials have the right to appeal. These cases are usually federal in nature and must follow a series of steps while meeting the requirements necessary for an appeal. Regardless of whether you are the...
The Importance of Intellectual Property Rights for Amazon Sellers
Amazon offers a platform for millions of sellers across the globe to offer products to enormous numbers of consumers. Even though this is true, many people who launch their first online business with Amazon fail to recognize the critical importance of intellectual property rights when selling products online. These rights can help...
Navigating the Appellate Process in Civil Rights Cases
Civil rights litigation can be highly complex. When the outcome of a trial does not seem to reflect the rights and protections the law guarantees you, filing an appeal can be a critical step in your pursuit of justice. For this reason, it’s imperative to understand the appellate process and what...