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EXPERIENCE
Certain L-Tryptophan, L-Tryptophan Products, and Their Methods of Production (337-TA-1005) – Lead counsel defending CJ CheilJedang adverse to its competitor Ajinomoto in a two-patent dispute relating to genetically-modified bacteria for the production of L-tryptophan.
Certain Digital Video Receivers and Hardware and Software Components Thereof, (337-TA-1001) –
Representing Rovi/TiVo adverse to Comcast in an investigation involving seven patents relating to interactive program guides and related technologies.
Veeco Instruments Inc. v. SGL Carbon, LLC et al., (E.D.N.Y.) – Representing Veeco in a four-patent infringement case related to removable wafer carriers used in the production of LEDs in Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) systems.
Representing StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. in multiple district court actions in the Central District of California and the Eastern District of Virginia involving the assertion of its patents relating to out-of-band authentication techniques and systems against SecureAuth Corp. and Entrust, Inc. Also representing StrikeForce in defense of one of its patents in inter partes review proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
[img][/img]XR Communications, LLC v. Extreme Networks, Inc. (C.D. Cal.) – Defending Extreme Networks against patent infringement claims relating to wireless communications systems and technology.
Plectrum LLC v. Extreme Networks, Inc. (E.D. Tex.) – Defending Extreme Networks against patent infringement claims relating to various aspects of computer networking technology.
VStream Technologies v. Contour, LLC (E.D. Tex.) – Defended Contour in a five-patent case relating to video compression technologies.
Defended a multinational electronics company in a W.D. Tex. patent infringement litigation regarding keypad technology.
Contour IP Holding, LLC v. GoPro, Inc. (D. Del.) – Represented Contour against GoPro in a patent infringement lawsuit related to wearable digital video cameras.
Uusi, LLC v. The United States of America (C.F.C. / PTAB) – Defended third party defendant AM General, LLC in a patent infringement case brought under 28 U.S.C. Section 1498 relating to eight patents concerning diesel engine technology and represented AM General in four related Inter Partes Review proceedings.
Venadium LLC v. Harman International Industries Inc. (E.D Tex.) – Successfully defended Harman in a patent infringement suit relating to Bluetooth technology. Complaint was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice after Harman filed a motion to dismiss based on a licensing defense.
Rosetta-Wireless Corp. v. Motorola Mobility Inc. et al. (N.D. Ill.) – Defending Motorola Mobility Inc. in a patent infringement case brought by a non-practicing entity regarding smartphone devices.
Certain Non-Volatile Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same (337-TA-916) – Represented Spansion in an ITC investigation brought against Macronix and several electronics manufacturers, relating to infringement of four patents directed to flash memory chips.
Certain Non-Volatile Memory Devices and Products Containing Same (337-TA-909) – Defended Spansion in an ITC investigation adverse to Macronix, relating to three patents directed to features and fabrication of flash memory devices.
Macronix Int’l Co., Ltd. v. Spansion Inc. et al. (No. 14-cv-01890, N.D. Cal.) – Defended Spansion in a patent infringement case adverse to Macronix, relating to seven patents directed to flash memory devices.
MMR v. Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (C.D. Cal. / Fed. Cir. / PTAB) – Represented Allscripts Healthcare Solutions in patent infringement suit relating to electronic health records. Obtained summary judgment of invalidity of both asserted patents, and cancellation of all asserted claims in parallel Covered Business Method Review proceeding.
Defended a major consumer electronics company in litigation regarding cryptographic protocols.
Patent licensing dispute with Rockstar Consortium – Represented several multiple system operators (MSOs) in licensing negotiations with non-practicing entity Rockstar regarding patents formerly owned by Nortel Networks.
Patent licensing dispute with Innovatio IP Ventures, LLC – Represented Bright House Networks in licensing dispute with non-practicing entity Innovatio regarding patents relating to the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard.
Cambrian Science v. Cox Communications, Inc., et al. (C.D. Cal.) – Defended Cox Communications in a patent infringement case involving photonic integrated circuits.
Digimedia v. Cox Radio, et al. (D. Del.) – Defended Cox Radio in a patent infringement case involving digital music broadcast systems.
Certain Gaming and Entertainment Systems, Related Software, and Products Containing Same (337-TA-752) – Represented Motorola Mobility, Inc. in an ongoing ITC investigation against Microsoft relating to five patents asserted against features of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 video gaming system.
Motorola Mobility, Inc. v. Microsoft Corp. (Nos. C10-01823 and C11-00595, W.D. Wash.) – Representing Motorola Mobility, Inc. in multiple ongoing cases against Microsoft regarding patents related to features and functionality of computer, mobile device, and video game operating systems and software, as well as contractual disputes regarding licensing negotiations and obligations to standards-setting organizations.
Spark Networks USA, LLC v. Humor Rainbow, Inc. et al. (No. 2:11-cv-01430, C.D. Cal.) – Represented Spark Networks (operator of various online dating websites such as JDate) in a lawsuit against two competitors involving Spark’s patent for a computerized anonymous matching system. Both defendants settled prior to the close of discovery after Spark successfully opposed a Bilski-based motion to dismiss.
Activision TV, Inc. v. Richardson Electronics, Ltd. et al. (No. 1:10-cv-03483, N.D. Ill.) – Defended NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. against claims of infringement of two patents related to remote display advertising systems. The parties amicably resolved their dispute prior to a claim construction hearing and after NECDS filed a motion for summary judgment of invalidity of the patents-in-suit.
Huntair, Inc. v. Greenheck Fan Corp. (No. 3:10-cv-00277, W.D Wis.) – Represented Huntair in a successful assertion of a patent relating an airflow measuring system for centrifugal fans. The defendant, a Huntair competitor, settled prior to the close of discovery.
Certain Wireless Communication System Server Software, Wireless Handheld Devices and Battery Packs (337-TA-706) – Represented Motorola, Inc. in an ITC investigation against RIM relating to five patents directed to features of wireless telecommunication devices and servers. RIM settled with Motorola shortly before a Markman hearing as part of a global settlement of all litigation between the parties.
Motorola, Inc. v. VTech Communications Inc., et al. (No. 5:07-cv-00171, E.D. Tex.) – Represented Motorola, Inc. in a lawsuit involving utility and design patents related to telecommunications products and features. VTech settled a month prior to trial.
PUBLICATIONS
Author, “Intellectual Property Legislation Update: The Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act of 2017,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 31, 2017)
Author, “Intellectual Property Litigator Addresses Impact of U.S. Senate’s STRONGER Patents Act in Inside Counsel,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 25, 2017)
Quoted, “The Impact of the STRONGER Patents Act of 2017,” Inside Counsel (July 24, 2017)
Author, “Patent Legislation on the Hill: Senators Introduce the STRONGER Patents Act of 2017,” Ropes & Gray Alert (June 23, 2017)
Quoted, “Law Maker Says East Texas Judge Ignored Supreme Court Venue Decision,” Reuters (July 14, 2017)
Quoted, “Gilstrap’s Venue Test an Encouraging Sign for Patent Owners,” Law360 (July 6, 2017)
Quoted, “Texas Judge Sets Patent Venue Test for a Post-TC Heartland World,” The Texas Lawyer (July 3, 2017)
Quoted, “4 Things You Should Know About The STRONGER Patents Act,” Law360 (June 30, 2017)
Quoted, “After Years of Setbacks, Patent Owners Try to Turn Tide in Congress,” The National Law Journal (June 28, 2017)
Cited, “Comcast, Manufacturers Infringe 2 Rovi Patents: ITC Judge,” Law360 (May 31, 2017)
Quoted, “Seismic Shift in U.S. Patent Venue Practice,” Intellectual Property Magazine (May 25, 2017)
Quoted, “Timing Key for Companies Hoping to Flee EDTX Post TC Heartland,” Law360 (May 24, 2017)
Quoted, “Where to File Patent Complaints After High Court Venue Ruling?” Bloomberg BNA’s Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal (May 25, 2017)
Quoted, “Patent Plaintiffs See Way Around U.S. Supreme Court Ruling,” Reuters, CNBC.com and New York Times (May 23, 2017)
Co-author: “Not All NPEs are Created Equal,” Intellectual Property Magazine (May 2017)
Author, “Potential Intellectual Property Issues on the Table in the 115th Congress,” Ropes & Gray Alert (February 6, 2017)
Cited, “PTAB Rules Government Contractor Isn’t Subject to IPR Time-Bar,” Law360 (November 7, 2016)
Co-author “Reverse Patent Trolls’: Patent Law’s Newest Strategy Unfolds” Bloomberg BNA Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal (May 29, 2015)
Co-author, “Audio Processing Is An ITC Investigation To Watch,” Law360 (April 7, 2015)
Co-author, “How PTAB Proceedings Could Impact the ITC’s Public Interest Analysis,” Bloomberg BNA Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal (April 3, 2015)
Co-author, “Promega: Can Inducer And Infringer Be The Same Party Now?,” Law360 (March 16, 2015)
Co-author, “Proposed cost-shifting in patent infringement cases,” InsideCounsel Magazine (October 17, 2013)
Co-author, “Protecting 'End Users' from Patent Infringement Actions,” InsideCounsel (September 18, 2013)
Co-author, “Establishing Federal Rules of Patent Procedure,” InsideCounsel (August 20, 2013)
Co-author, “Design Patents May Be Next Troll Target," Today’s General Counsel (June 26, 2013)
Co-author, “The Marking Statute Should Cover All Patent Claims,” Law360 (March 14, 2013)
Co-author, “MOOCs and Consequences,” College Planning and Management Magazine (January 2013)
Co-author, “The Implications of Patent Rulings with Limited Remedies,” The Wall Street Journal All Things Digital (January 30, 2013)
PRESENTATIONS
Speaker, “Defend Trade Secrets Act,” Managing IP 2017 US Patent Forum (March 23, 2017)
Speaker, “Podcast- Supreme Court Preview: TC Heartland v. Kraft,” Ropes & Gray Alert (March 22, 2017)
Speaker, “Patent Enforcement by Non-Practicing Entities,” AIPLA Quarterly Journal Symposium (March 17, 2017)
Speaker, “How to Resolve the Challenging Interplay Between Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) and ITC Litigation,” ACI Expert Forum on ITC Litigation & Enforcement (February 23, 2017)
Speaker, “In-Depth Case Review and The Future of Section 337 Enforcement,” ACI Expert Forum on ITC Litigation & Enforcement (February 22, 2017)
A few of us wanted to give SFOR LONGS a reminder in the last 15 minutes today that we are also watching closely the PPS everyday...:)
Thank you HL! Consolidated SFOR Updates from March to August 2017. ZPaul and three HSN broadcasts have revealed much Information about the large Channel Partner deals that are either already done or being finalized.
March 20, 2017: Strikeforce & Ropes & Gray announce a partnership while going after 7 infringing companies.
April 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrikeForce Technologies, Inc.(OTC PINK:SFOR),
STATE OF THE COMPANY:
CUSTOMER MARKETS: 2017 is our year for potential meaningful revenues, especially through our channel partners that already are working with many sizeable companies. StrikeForce should minimally realize their results in the second half of this year. This year we also have progressed with our retail consumer sales through those we listed in social media and our new TV airing this month for GuardedID and MobileTrust, with all leading to possible strong success in 2017. We are now growing in the Enterprise and Retail Markets in a big way and are on target to sell licenses for all of our products.
IN SUMMARY: StrikeForce projects 2017 to be our year, for which we are increasing in Enterprise and Retail sales as Cyber Theft and Data Breaches increase greatly and are now being taken much more seriously by all. The projected increase is also based on documented Cyber Security increased budgets across all markets.
June, 6 2017: Strikeforce asks court to prevent competitors from being able to sell infringing products.
July 18, 2017: Strikeforce & Ropes and Gray deliver 74 page IPR response so that the court throws out the IPR challenge.
Mark-L-Kay: July 13, 2017 'This-is-definitely-an-exciting-year-&-we-are-on-track!'
Strikeforce Technologies: July 24, 2017 'Business-will-drive-PPS-SOON'
August 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrikeForce Technologies, Inc.(SFOR.PK), Uptick Newswire performed an updated Interview with Mark L. Kay, CEO of StrikeForce Technologies, Inc., relating to StrikeForce’s Cyber Security products.
“In short, 2016 was the year for changes and positive surprises for StrikeForce,” says Mr. Kay, “with all leading to a successful 2017. We are now growing the Enterprise and Retail Markets in 2017 for our ProtectID®, GuardedID® and MobileTrust® products with sizeable sales in the second half of this year as promised. Many of these deals will be through our Channel partners as we move forward.” In this Interview Mr. Kay also touched on their patent litigations, for which they are suing seven companies through two AM Law 100 law firms, Blank Rome LLP and Ropes & Gray MUST-READ-FOR-NEW-INVESTORS-March/August-2017-updates-below-on-this-post!
Consolidated SFOR Updates from March to August 2017 which doesn't include all of large Channel Partner deals:
March 20, 2017: Strikeforce & Ropes & Gray announce a partnership while going after 7 infringing companies.
April 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrikeForce Technologies, Inc.(OTC PINK:SFOR),
STATE OF THE COMPANY:
CUSTOMER MARKETS: 2017 is our year for potential meaningful revenues, especially through our channel partners that already are working with many sizeable companies. StrikeForce should minimally realize their results in the second half of this year. This year we also have progressed with our retail consumer sales through those we listed in social media and our new TV airing this month for GuardedID and MobileTrust, with all leading to possible strong success in 2017. We are now growing in the Enterprise and Retail Markets in a big way and are on target to sell licenses for all of our products.
IN SUMMARY: StrikeForce projects 2017 to be our year, for which we are increasing in Enterprise and Retail sales as Cyber Theft and Data Breaches increase greatly and are now being taken much more seriously by all. The projected increase is also based on documented Cyber Security increased budgets across all markets.
June, 6 2017: Strikeforce asks court to prevent competitors from being able to sell infringing products.
July 18, 2017: Strikeforce & Ropes and Gray deliver 74 page IPR response so that the court throws out the IPR challenge.
Mark-L-Kay: July 13, 2017 'This-is-definitely-an-exciting-year-&-we-are-on-track!'
Strikeforce Technologies: July 24, 2017 'Business-will-drive-PPS-SOON'
August 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrikeForce Technologies, Inc.(SFOR.PK), Uptick Newswire performed an updated Interview with Mark L. Kay, CEO of StrikeForce Technologies, Inc., relating to StrikeForce’s Cyber Security products.
“In short, 2016 was the year for changes and positive surprises for StrikeForce,” says Mr. Kay, “with all leading to a successful 2017. We are now growing the Enterprise and Retail Markets in 2017 for our ProtectID®, GuardedID® and MobileTrust® products with sizeable sales in the second half of this year as promised. Many of these deals will be through our Channel partners as we move forward.” In this Interview Mr. Kay also touched on their patent litigations, for which they are suing seven companies through two AM Law 100 law firms, Blank Rome LLP and Ropes & Gray LLP.
"StrikeForce projects in 2017 are to be the game changing year for StrikeForce Technologies as our products are increasing in sales and demand as Cyber Theft and Data Breaches increase daily and gain greater media coverage with corporate and consumer growing concerns,” says Kay. “The projected increase is also based on documented increased Cyber Security budgets in 2017-2018 globally across all markets.”
August 4, 2017: StrikeForce Tech @StrikeForceTech
Replying to @StrikeForceTech and 2 others
Deals are signed and will get done, just can’t say exactly when.
WE-KNOW-REVENUES-FOR-Q2-ARE-ONLY-OK..WE-ALSO-KNOW-THE-TITLE-WAVE-THAT'S-COMING!!-KAY-TO-REVEAL-MORE-DETAILS-IN-10K
VERY-EXCITING-TIMES!!! WE'LL-LEARN-MORE-IN-4-DAYS.
NEXT-WEEK-MARK-KAY-REVEALS-WHAT'S-IN-STORE-FOR-UPCOMING-MONTHS-THROUGH-10K.
Great factual posts HL. THIS WILL EXPLODE SHORTLY!
I think we're going to get a surprise. OTHER INCOME category might blow us away. If it does..WATCH OUT!
PPS could soar to .015 or more next week with a good surprise in Q2 report.
I agree..PPS is laughable at these prices.
I'M COMPLAINING TO IHUB. YOU MODS KEEP SOMEONE'S POST THAT SAYS ZPAUL POSTS NONSENSE BUT THE REST OF US GET REMOVED FOR SAYING ANYTHING SIMILAR. WHY?
Spot on ZPAUL for 8 cents soon. HERE'S WHY.....
1. Look at the tremendous product awareness being created by SFOR 1) retail markets, 2) HSN & 3) through Channel Partners.
2. Government contracts. WE FINALLY KNOW FOR SURE that the US government is using SFOR technology through Channel Partners!
3. Other LARGE deals are IN PLACE and CONFIRMED. Does it matter when exactly they pay??? Just be patient for when do & enjoy this life changing ride!!
4. Our two AM 100 Lawfirms Ropes and Gray/Blank Rome ON CONTINGENCY!!!
5. These two lawfirms willingness to invest MILLIONS of dollars & time to sue 7 MAJOR COMPETITORS at the SAME TIME gives us tremendous confidence!
6. I believe the new PUSH CAPABILITY's future has been tremendously UNDERSTATED by this board. It is coming in the next COUPLE OF WEEKS!
7. If SETTLEMENTS OCCUR in the next month (we all know we're getting close with some) forget about it!!!
.008-is-a-market-cap/SFOR-company-worth-of-17.5 million?? I'll be all over SFOR shares at .011, forget about .008. How come no one wanted to fill the 3 million share bid we had at .011 yesterday?
Oh-really! We-already-know-Q2-is-only-OK. See-how-you-feel-if-settlement-is-suddenly-announced!!
Yes, thank you MrDrifter! Confirmation for SFOR Longs.
WHAT-A-GREAT-ARTICLE!! QUOTE: 'What-about-the-valuation-of-the-stock? The CEO and the interviewer believe that the share price undervalues the company. Mark L. Kay noted that the new revenues that are about to come will start making a difference. Regarding the seven patents owned by SFOR and the lawsuits, the CEO explained that the company is in four courts at the same time and is using two law firms. The processes are taking a lot of time, but the CEO believes that everything will end up well and the company is in very good hands. Furthermore, the CEO expects the company to be up-listed to a more recognized exchange, which is great news and will increase the liquidity of the stock.'
7-CONCURRENT-LAWSUITS-ON-CONTINGENCY-FROM-WORLD-CLASS-LAWFIRMS-SAYS-IT-ALL.
Mark Kay on August 4th: 'DEALS DONE & ARE BEING DONE'!!
NOT-ROPES-&-GRAY-THOUGH..THEY-OBVIOUSLY-BELIEVE-THEY'VE-FOUND-A-GOLDMINE!!
All compiled together!!! It should be stickied.
This post should be stickied to provide recent updates.
Look-at-Hate-Liars-stickied-post-to-see-what-Mark-Kay-said-in-2016-regarding-what-we-should-look-forward-to-in-2017-&-see-if-it-has-happened!!
You-already-have-over 50-mil.-Shares..Give-others-a-shot..LOL
"We're-suing-7-companies-through-two-AM-Law-100-lawfirms, Blank Rome-&-Ropes-&-Gray"
StrikeForce: "2017-to-be-the-game-changing-year-for-StrikeForce"
"Stock-Market: simple-transfer-of-funds-from-the-impatient-to-the-patient"Warren-Buffet
Remember, the-IPR-could-be-dismissed-any-day..When-it-is..Mayhem
Someone-questioned-SFOR'S-involvement-in-DOD-opportunities....
Distribution
STRIKEFORCE TECHNOLOGIES
Alvarez LLC is a proud distributor of StrikeForce Technologies—the most unique, and perhaps the best, keyboard encryption solution currently available. Organizations can now protect valuable information from the most common form of data theft in the market today—keyloggers.
Ridiculously cheap shares right now.
Current Market Cap of 26 million is absurdly low.
Please sticky this one as well...
Should be stickied...
This stock is going to soar! Too many catalysts.
I'm not the only one who needs to get it right...Mark Kay today: 'StrikeForce-projects-2017-to-be-a-game-changing-year'!!
Jtech, thank you as well. Us LONGS who are just here to get a position with this emerging company will likely be blessed with life-changing results given enough time.
ABOUT R/S. As has been rehashed about a million times R/S happened in 2015 and before. As has also been rehashed a million times the CEO has said no need for R/S again.
SFOR-LONGS: TODAY'S-NEWS-IS-CONFIRMATION-OUR-MONEY-IS-AN-INVESTMENT!!!
Mark Kay: '2017 IS OUR YEAR'!
CONFIRMATION OF APRIL PROMISES!!!
NEWS TODAY IS HUGE!!! PPS WILL EXPLODE.