
Latest Developments in Schedule A Litigation
Schedule A cases allow intellectual property owners to sue numerous online retailers and others who have allegedly infringed upon their rights at once. These lawsuits derive their name from the document (Schedule A) attached to the complaint that identifies the defendants. If you find yourself named in one of these cases,...

Types of Civil Rights Violations That Can Be Appealed
State and federal appellate courts have jurisdiction over a number of matters that involve individuals’ civil rights. These cases affect some of the most important protections and liberties that Americans enjoy and have fought to secure for generations. They also bring into focus the sometimes contentious relationship between people and the government....

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...

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...