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Page 1 of 18 AN INTELLIGENT EVALUATION OF THE FACTS Scott D. Hampton, CPA/ABV/CFF [email protected] _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Hampton is the founder of Hampton IP & Economic Consultants®, a forensic accounting and economic consulting firm. Prior to founding Hampton IP & Economic Consultants® and its predecessors, he was a senior manager with Arthur Andersen & Company, and consultant with KPMG Peat Marwick. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in California, Washington, and Utah. He is certified in financial forensics (CFF), and has an accreditation in business valuation (ABV) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has lectured on IP and economic damages before gatherings of the Washington State Bar Association, Utah State Bar Association, Law & Economics Society, the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), and the Licensing Executive Society. He is past chair of the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants Litigation Services Committee and past chair of the Salt Lake City Chapter of the Licensing Executive Society. Mr. Hampton graduated from the University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business, in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Mr. Hampton has 30 years of forensic consulting experience and has extensive knowledge of intellectual property valuation and the calculation of economic damages in commercial litigation. He has offered testimony in State and Federal courts and other dispute resolution forums across the country related to large commercial litigation including breach of contract, construction delays and disruptions, and the infringement of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and misappropriation of trade secrets. He has participated in more than 200 intellectual property cases, involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. He has wide-ranging experience calculating reasonable royalty damages using well-established and accepted methods and approaches. He has valued intellectual assets for commercial purposes, and assisted clients value and license intellectual property. In addition, Mr. Hampton has broad experience quantifying economic damages associated with breach of contract, construction, and business interruption claims. While with Arthur Andersen & Company, Mr. Hampton worked extensively on the Exxon Valdez oil spill litigation. Scott Hampton, Principal [email protected] Salt Lake City, UT Office 500 North Market Place Dr. Suite 200 Centerville, UT 84014 877.328.9888 Washington, DC Office 1775 Eye Street NW Suite 1150 Washington, DC 20006 202.803.8292 www.hamptonip.com

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AN INTELLIGENT EVALUATION OF THE FACTS

Scott D. Hampton, CPA/ABV/CFF [email protected] _____________________________________________________________________________________

Mr. Hampton is the founder of Hampton IP & Economic Consultants®, a

forensic accounting and economic consulting firm. Prior to founding

Hampton IP & Economic Consultants® and its predecessors, he was a senior

manager with Arthur Andersen & Company, and consultant with KPMG

Peat Marwick. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in California,

Washington, and Utah. He is certified in financial forensics (CFF), and has

an accreditation in business valuation (ABV) from the American Institute of

Certified Public Accountants. He has lectured on IP and economic

damages before gatherings of the Washington State Bar Association, Utah

State Bar Association, Law & Economics Society, the National Association

of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), and the Licensing Executive

Society. He is past chair of the Utah Association of Certified Public

Accountants Litigation Services Committee and past chair of the Salt Lake

City Chapter of the Licensing Executive Society. Mr. Hampton graduated

from the University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business, in 1986 with a

Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

Mr. Hampton has 30 years of forensic consulting experience and has

extensive knowledge of intellectual property valuation and the calculation

of economic damages in commercial litigation. He has offered testimony

in State and Federal courts and other dispute resolution forums across the

country related to large commercial litigation including breach of

contract, construction delays and disruptions, and the infringement of

patents, trademarks, copyrights, and misappropriation of trade secrets. He

has participated in more than 200 intellectual property cases, involving

patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. He has wide-ranging

experience calculating reasonable royalty damages using well-established

and accepted methods and approaches. He has valued intellectual

assets for commercial purposes, and assisted clients value and license

intellectual property. In addition, Mr. Hampton has broad experience

quantifying economic damages associated with breach of contract,

construction, and business interruption claims. While with Arthur Andersen

& Company, Mr. Hampton worked extensively on the Exxon Valdez oil spill

litigation.

Scott Hampton, Principal

[email protected]

Salt Lake City, UT Office

500 North Market Place Dr.

Suite 200

Centerville, UT 84014

877.328.9888

Washington, DC Office

1775 Eye Street NW

Suite 1150

Washington, DC 20006

202.803.8292

www.hamptonip.com

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Mr. Hampton has performed economic analysis

on matters involving H&R Block, Andrx

Corporation, Medtronic Sofamor Danek,

Medicis Pharmaceutical, Exide Battery, Exxon

Mobile, K2 Sports, Bell Helicopter, Bowflex,

Clorox, American Broadcasting Company

(ABC), Target Stores, Bank of America, UbiSoft,

Intuit, GlaxoSmithKline, Brunswick, Silicon

Graphics, Chem-Dry, DataTreasury, Ingenico,

Hexcel, Tyco Healthcare, The Home Depot,

Kroger, Carroll Shelby Licensing, MGA

Entertainment, Wal-Mart, Isabella Fiore, Tony

Hawk Skateboards, Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide,

and Alcoa.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Mr. Hampton has industry experience in

manufacturing, mining, land development,

commercial fisheries, gaming, and

entertainment.

CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS

Mr. Hampton’s construction experience

includes delay and disruption claims, design

claims, change order audits, and the

examination of project costs for guaranteed

maximum price contracts.

INSURANCE CLAIMS

Business income loss claims are a substantial

portion of Mr. Hampton’s professional practice.

He has participated in covered losses caused

by: fire damage, theft, civil closure, construction

defect, business computer and data losses,

wind storms, power outages, flooding, and

many other causes. Mr. Hampton has extensive

experience computing lost gross earnings, non-

continuing and continuing expenses. He has

broad knowledge of insurance companies’

claim procedures and business income loss

report formats. He provides claims accounting

services to insurance companies, attorneys, and

independent adjustors.

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

“Apportionment for Copyright Infringement Damages,” October 9, 2015.

“Impact of In re MSTG, Inc. on Experts’ Use of Settlement Agreements,” October 7, 2013.

“Patent Damages,” Utah State Bar, January 15, 2009.

“Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights – Damages and Lost Profit,” National Association of

Certified Valuation Analysts, San Diego, California, December 12, 2008.

“Valuing Intangible Assets for Litigation Disputes and Financial Reporting,” National Association of

Certified Valuation Analysts, San Antonio, Texas, September 12 & 13, 2006.

“Intellectual Capital Asset Management & Patent Damages,” Executive MBA Program, University of

Utah, June 11, 2004.

“Trademark Valuation,” Cooley Godward Kronish, LLP, April 2, 2004.

“Navigating FAS 141/142 & 150,” UACPA’s Business Valuation Committee, SLC, December 5, 2003.

“FAS 141 – Business Combinations,” Utah Association of CPAs, December 3, 2003.

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“What Happens after the Infringement Verdict,” Association of University Technology Managers, May

22, 2003.

“Economic Damages CLE,” Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, Los Angeles, September 23, 2002.

“Patent Damages CLE,” Seed Law Group, Seattle, August 14, 2002.

“Patent Damages CLE,” Snell & Wilmer, Phoenix, August 2002.

“Patent Damages CLE,” Parry Anderson & Gardiner, SLC, June 2002.

“Patent Damages CLE,” Christensen O’Connor, Seattle, January 2002.

“Patent Damages CLE,” Dorsey & Whitney, Seattle, December 2001.

“Valuation of Intangible Assets,” UACPA Business Valuation Symposium, Utah Association of Certified

Public Accountants, September 27, 2000.

“Valuing Trademarks and Patents,” Technology Law Update Newsletter, Published by VanCott, Bagley,

Cornwall & McCarthy, Winter 1998.

“The Lawyer as Detective III: Because That's Where the Money Is.,” Presented to the King County Bar

Association's CLE Seminar, December 4, 1997.

“AICPA Close to Releasing New Fraud Practice Aid,” Washington CPA, Volume 39, Number 9, February

1997.

“Economic Damages Arising from Intellectual Property Infringement,” Presented to the Utah State Bar

Intellectual Property Section, November 7, 1996.

“Damages Analysis Seminar,” Presented at a Betts Patterson & Mines luncheon seminar, June 7, 1995.

“What Every Business Manager Needs to Know About Construction Audits and Claims,” Presented to the

Washington Association of School Board Officials Annual Conference, May 12, 1995.

“The Lawyer as Detective II: Non-Traditional Discovery in the Information Age,” Presented to the King

County Bar Association's CLE Seminar, April 20, 1995.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants

Past Chair of the Litigation Services Committee, UACPA

Past Member of the Business Valuation Committee, UACPA

Past President of the Salt Lake City chapter of the Licensing Executives Society

Member of the Law & Economics Society

Past Member of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants

Past Chair of the Fraud Subcommittee, WSCPA

Past Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Past Member of the Washington State Patent Law Association

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7/2016 Crestwood Membranes, Inc. d/b/a

i2M v. Constant Services, Inc.

3:15-cv-

00537

U.S. Dist.

M.D. Pa.

Potomac Law

Group

Copyright Infringement,

Breach of Contract,

Breach of Warranty

Substrate

Manufacturing

6/2016

3rd Eye Surveillance, LLC v. The City of

Fort Worth, Texas, and e-Watch

Corporation

6:14-cv-

00725

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Tex. Kennedy Law Patent Infringement Security Systems

5/2016 David Winters v. PACCAR, Inc. 4:15-cv-

00749

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Mo. Doug Carter Trademark Infringement Trucking

4/2016 Petrageous Designs, Limited v. Olivet

International, Inc.

1:14-cv-

13582

U.S. Dist.

D. Mass. Goodman

Mooney Trademark Infringement Pet Care

Deposition: 7/8/16

4/2016 POM Wonderful, LLC, et al. v. Robert G.

Hubbard d/b/a Pur Beverages, et al.

2:13-cv-

06917

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. McCloskey,

Waring &

Waisman

Trademark Infringement Food and

Beverages Deposition: 5/9/16

4/2016 DigiDeal Corporation v. Shuffle Tech

International, et al.

2:14-cv-

00277

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Wash. Cohen

Johnson Breach of Contract Gaming

Deposition: 7/19/16

3/2016 American Title Loans v. Money Train

Title Loans, LLC, et al. 140902679 Utah Dist.

Cook Skeen &

Robinson

Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Financial

Services

2/2016 Beaulieu Group, LLC v. Mohawk

Carpet Distribution, Inc.

4:15-cv-

00184

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Ga. McGuire

Woods Trademark Infringement

Carpet and

Flooring Deposition: 7/13/16

1/2016 Virtual Studios, Inc. v. Stanton Carpet

Corp.

4:15-cv-

00070

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Ga. McGuire

Woods Copyright Infringement Digital Media

Deposition: 4/26/16

12/2015 NutriBullet, LLC, et al. v. SharkNinja

Operating, LLC

2:14-cv-

03954

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Trojan Law False Advertising,

Trade Libel

Consumer

Products Deposition: 4/22/16

10/2015 The KatiRoll Company, Inc. v. Kati

Junction, Inc., et al.

1:14-cv-

01750

U.S. Dist.

S.D.N.Y. Feldman Law

Group

Trade Secret

Misappropriation,

Trademark Infringement,

Trade Dress Infringement

Restaurant

Deposition: 11/19/15

8/2015 Stratasys Inc. v. Microboards

Technology, LLC d/b/a Afinia

0:13-cv-

03228

U.S. Dist.

D. Minn.

Cantor

Colburn Patent Infringement

Computer

Hardware

7/2015 Won-Door Corporation v. Cornell Iron

Works, Inc., et al.

2:15-cv-

00499

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah

Clayton

Howarth &

Cannon

Patent Infringement Manufacturing

6/2015 Elohim EPF USA, Inc., et al. v. Total

Music Connection, Inc., et al.

2:14-cv-

02496

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Lowe & Baik Copyright Infringement Entertainment

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9/2015 Universal Instruments Corporation v.

Micro System Engineering, Inc., et al.

3:13-cv-

00831

U.S. Dist.

N.D.N.Y.

Schmeiser,

Olsen & Watts

Breach of Contract,

Trade Secret

Misappropriation,

Copyright Infringement

Automation

Equipment

3/2015 OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. et al. v.

West Worldwide Services, Inc., et al.

2:14-cv-

00085

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Wash.

McKee

Voorhees

Trademark Infringement,

Trade Secret

Misappropriation,

Preliminary Injunction

Wholesale

2/2015 Ariba, Inc. v. Coupa, et al. 1-14-cv-

265917 Cal. Super

Fish &

Richardson

Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Computer

Software

2/2015

One Hour Air Conditioning Franchising,

LLC v. Southland Air Conditioning and

Heating, Inc., et al.

8:14-cv-

01908

U.S. Dist.

M.D. Fla. McGuire

Woods

Breach of Contract,

Trademark Infringement Home Services

Deposition: 6/4/15

1/2015 Karl Heinz Priewasser v. Lintec

Corporation, et al.

2:13-cv-

01109

U.S. Dist.

D. Az.

Knobbe,

Martens

Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Computer

Hardware

12/2014

One Hour Air Conditioning Franchising,

L.L.C. v. Dallas Unique Indoor Comfort,

LTD.

8:13-cv-

03278

U.S. Dist.

M.D. Fla. Frost Brown

Todd Breach of Contract Home Services Deposition: 6/9/15

Trial Testimony: 11/2/15

-11/3/15

11/2014 VenVest Ballard, Inc. et al. v.

Clockwork, Inc., et al.

5:14-cv-

00195

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

McGuire

Woods

Breach of Contract,

Trademark Infringement Home Services

7/2014

Imaging Technologies Direct, LLC

d/b/a ITD Print Solutions v. Yorktown

Industries, Inc., et al.

SC121630 Cal. Super. Levinson

Arshonsky

Trade Secret

Misappropriation Office Supplies

7/2014 Glennon Marrero v. Michael Ray

Nguyen-Stevenson p/k/a Tyga, et al.

2:13-cv-

09291

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Krongold Law Copyright Infringement Apparel

Deposition: 11/10/14

7/2014 Preferred Pump & Equipment, L.P. v.

Ronald Beaver, et al.

79D02-

1406-PL-

00036

Ind. Super. Ice Miller

Trade Secret

Misappropriation Wholesale

Deposition: 9/18/14

6/2014

Woodmen of the World Life Insurance

Society v. Woodmen of the World

and/or Assured Life Association

8:13-cv-

00324

U.S. Dist.

D. Neb.

Lewis Roca

Rothgerber Trademark Infringement Insurance

6/2014 Karen Dillard’s College Prep, L.P., v. KD

Studio

6:13-cv-

00710

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Tex. Kennedy Law Trademark Infringement Education

Trial Testimony: 8/19/14

3/2014 Prism Technologies LLC, v. Sprint

Spectrum L.P. d/b/a Sprint PCS

8:12-cv-

00123

U.S. Dist.

D. Neb. Shook Hardy

& Bacon Patent Infringement

Tele-

communicaton Deposition: 4/2/15

Trial Testimony: 6/22/15

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3/2014

GeoTag, Inc. v. The Western Union

Company, Fifth Third Bancorp d/b/a

Fifth Third Bank, et al.

2:10-cv-

00574

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Tex. Paul Hastings Patent Infringement

Financial

Services

2/2014 Haas Door Company v. Haas Garage

Door Company

3:13-cv-

02507

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Ohio

Emch

Schaffer Trademark Infringement Manufacturing

2/2014 The Sliding Door Company v. KLS

Doors, LLC and Cox U.S.A.

5:13-cv-

00196

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Fox Rothschild

Patent Infringement,

Trade Dress Infringement Manufacturing

1/2014 K2A, Inc. v. MonaVie 2:14-cv-

00104

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah Bateman IP

Patent Infringement,

Breach of Contract Health & Beauty

12/2013 Catheter Connections, Inc. v. Ivera

Medical Corporation

2:14-cv-

00070

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah TraskBritt

Preliminary Injunction,

Patent Infringement

Medical

Supplies Deposition: 3/4/14

Hearing: 5/9/14

12/2013 Emily Lowry, et al. v. Michelle Romero,

Miche Bag, LLC, et al.

2:11-cv-

01075

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah Parr Brown

Copyright Infringement,

Patent Infringement,

Breach of Contract

Apparel and

Accessories

11/2013 James Barrett v. Venture Corporation

Ltd, et al.

5:13-cv-

03384

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Cal. Mary Schultz

Law Breach of Contract

Mining

Equipment Deposition: 3/20/15

Trial Testimony: 6/1/15

-6/2/15

11/2013 SanMedica International, LLC, et al. v.

Amazon.com

2:13-cv-

00169

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah

Price

Parkinson Trademark Infringement Health & Beauty

11/2013 American Rena International Corp., et

al. v. Sis-Joyce International Co., Ltd.

2:12-cv-

06972

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Inhouse Co.

Trademark Infringement,

Copyright Infringement Health & Beauty

10/2013 Treasure Garden, Inc., et al. v. Lancer

& Loader Group, LLC, et al.

2:13-cv-

00123

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Knobbe

Martens Patent Infringement

Home &

Garden

9/2013 Mega Brands, Inc. v. Amloid

Corporation

8:13-cv-

00108

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Arent Fox Trademark Infringement

Juvenile

Products

8/2013

University of Utah Research

Foundation, Myriad Genetics, et al. v.

Ambry Genetics Corporation and

Gene by Gene, Ltd.

2:13-cv-

00640,

2:13-cv-

00643

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah

McDermott

Will

Preliminary Injunction,

Patent Infringement Medical

8/2013

GeoTag, Inc. v. Frontier

Communications Corp., Intelius, Inc.,

et al.

2:10-cv-

00265

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Tex. Lane Powell Patent Infringement Electronics

8/2013

Computive Corporation, et al. v.

Newport Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a D2M

Technologies, ISYS Technologies, Inc.,

et al.

070917500 Utah Dist. Zimmerman

Jones Patent Infringement

Computer

Hardware

7/2013 Otto Bock Healthcare LP v. Össur hf

and Össur Americas, Inc.

8:13-cv-

00891

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Knobbe

Martens

Preliminary Injunction,

Patent Infringement

Medical and

Healthcare

Products

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6/2013 Won-Door Corporation v. Cornell Iron

Works

2:13-cv-

00331

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah

Clayton

Howarth

Preliminary Injunction,

Patent Infringement Manufacturing

4/2013

Synygy, Inc. v. Novo Nordisk, Inc. f/k/a

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et

al.

2:07-cv-

03536

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Pa. Panitch

Schwarze

Copyright Infringement,

Trade Secret

Misappropriation,

Breach of Contract

Computer

Software

Deposition: 10/23/13

4/2013 Mike Vaughn Custom Sports, Inc. v.

Chrystem “Chris” Piku, et al.

2:12-cv-

13083

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Mich. Foster Swift Trade Dress Infringement Sporting Goods

Trial Testimony: 9/3/14

4/2013 Innovative Sports, Inc. v. Columbia

Sportswear Company, et al.

16 12

06333 Or. Cir. Arnold Law

Trade Secret

Misappropriation Apparel

3/2013 Nordstrom, Inc. and NIHC, Inc. v.

Beyond The Rack, et al.

2:12-cv-

01387

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Wash.

Baker Williams

Matthiesen

LLP

Trademark Infringement,

Trademark Dilution,

Cybersquatting

Apparel

3/2013

General Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager

(Ret.) and PMN II v. Fort Knox Security

Products, Inc.

2:11-cv-

00091

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah Alder Law

False Endorsement,

Common Law Right to

Privacy/Publicity,

Breach of Contract

Celebrity

3/2013 Faro Technologies, Inc. v. Brainlab,

U.S.A, Inc., et al.

6:12-cv-

00177

U.S. Dist.

M.D. Fla.

Cantor

Colburn LLP

Breach of Contract,

Patent Infringement

Medical

Equipment

3/2013 Wonderland Nurserygoods Co. Ltd v.

Thorley Industries, LLC dba 4Moms

2:12-cv-

00196

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Pa. Baker &

McKenzie Patent Infringement

Juvenile

Products Deposition: 5/16/13

2/2013 Zest IP Holdings, LLC and Zest Anchors,

LLC v. Implant Direct Mfg. LLC, et al.

3:10-cv-

00541

U.S. Dist.

S.D. Cal.

Kleinberg &

Lerner, L.L.P.

Patent Infringement,

Trademark Infringement,

False Advertising

Dental Implants

12/2012 Video Tech Services, Inc. d/b/a VTS

Services v. Edward Abdalla, et al. SC105947 Cal. Super. Minaret Legal

Trade Secret

Misappropriation,

Breach of Contract

Audio/Visual

12/2012 VF Imagewear, Inc., et al. v. Franco

Apparel Group, Inc.

2:12-cv-

02054

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Pa.

Mishaan

Dayon Breach of Contract Apparel

10/2012 Synchrome Technology, Inc. v. LG

Electronics U.S.A., et al.

1:09-cv-

1736

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Ga.

Watson

Rounds Patent Infringement

Computer

Hardware

8/2012 Howlink Global, LLC v. Centris

Information Systems, LLC, et al.

4:11-cv-

00071

U. S. Dist.

E.D. Tex. Glaser, Weil Patent Infringement

Tele-

communication

6/2012 TouchTunes Music Corp. v. Rowe

International Corp., et al.

1:07-cv-

11450

U.S. Dist.

S.D.N.Y.

Nixon &

Vanderhye Patent Infringement Entertainment

6/2012 Health Line International v. Semprus

Biosciences, et al.

1:12-cv-

00165

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah TraskBritt

Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Medical

Instrument

6/2012 Brighton Collectibles, Inc. v. Pedre

Watch Company, Inc.

3:11-cv-

00637

U.S. Dist.

S.D. Cal. Sedgwick LLP Copyright Infringement Apparel

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6/2012 Creative Integrated Systems, Inc. v.

Nintendo of America, Inc., et al.

2:10-cv-

02735

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Baker &

McKenzie LLP Patent Infringement

Computer

Hardware Deposition: 12/10/13

Trial Testimony: 3/12/14

- 3/13/14

5/2012 PC Specialists, Inc. v. Micros Systems,

Inc.

3:10-cv-

00078

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Haight Brown

& Bonesteel Trademark Infringement

Computer

Peripherals

5/2012 Edizone, LLC v. Merck & Co., et al. 2:10-cv-

00855

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Casey

McGarvy Breach of Contract

Medical and

Healthcare

Products

5/2012 eMove, Inc. v. SMD Software, Inc., et

al.

2:10-cv-

02052

U.S. Dist.

D. Ariz.

Kercsmar &

Feltus Business Defamation

Computer

Software

5/2012 Quad/Tech, Inc. v. Q.I. Press Controls

North America, Inc., et al.

2:09-cv-

02561

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Pa.

Panitch

Schwarze Patent Infringement Publishing

4/2012

Air System, Inc. d/b/a Air Systems

International, Inc. v. Euramco Safety,

Inc., et al.

1:11-cv-

01171

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Va.

Kaufman &

Canoles

Patent Infringement,

Trademark Infringement Manufacturing

3/2012 Oracle USA, Inc., et al. v. Rimini Street,

Inc., et al.

2:10-cv-

00106

U.S. Dist.

D. Nev. Shook, Hardy

& Bacon

Copyright Infringement,

Breach of Contract

Computer

Software Deposition: 5/25/12

Trial Testimony: 9/30/15

-10/2/15 .

3/2012 Energy Intelligence Group, Inc., et al. v.

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

1:11-cv-

01961

U.S. Dist.

D. Colo.

Powley &

Gibson Copyright Infringement

Financial

Services

2/2012 Lift-U, a Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc. v.

Ricon Corp., et al.

5:10-cv-

01850

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Cal. LaRiviere,

Grubman &

Payne, LLP

Patent Infringement Transit

Deposition: 8/16/12

2/2012 Gencor Industries, Inc., et al. v.

Contractors Heaven.Com, Inc., et al.

6:11-cv-

00653

U.S. Dist.

M.D. Fla.

Nixon &

Vanderhye

Trademark Infringement

and Dilution,

Patent Infringement

Manufacturing

12/2011 Anvik Corporation v. Sharp

Corporation, et al.

1:07-cv-

00825

U.S. Dist.

S.D.N.Y.

Nixon &

Vanderhye Patent Infringement Electronics

12/2011

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. v.

Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden

Consumer Solutions

3:11-cv-

00345

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Va. Panitch

Schwarze Patent Infringement

Consumer

Products Deposition: 3/2/12

11/2011 MGA Entertainment, Inc., et al. v.

Evanston Insurance Co., et al.

5:08-cv-

00457

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Troutman

Sanders LLP Breach of Contract Entertainment

Deposition: 1/12/12

10/2011 James B. Morris v. Evans & Zusman, PC,

et al.

3:09-cv-

00620

U.S. Dist.

D. Or.

Ridenour

Hienton

Trade Secret

Misappropriation Electronics

9/2011 Compound Stock Earnings Seminars,

LTD., et al. v. Mark Dannenberg

3:10-cv-

02201

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Tex

Darrell W.

Cook

Copyright Infringement,

Breach of Contract

Investment

Services

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9/2011 Alex Shpisman v. Envisiontec, Inc. 2:10-cv-

08355

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Lee Tran &

Liang APLC Copyright Infringement

Computer

Software

8/2011 Quest Software, Inc. v. Directv

Operations, LLC

8:09-cv-

01232

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Julander

Brown

Copyright Infringement,

Breach of Contract Entertainment

8/2011

Cequent Performance Products, Inc.

f/k/a Cequent Towing Products, Inc. v.

Let’s Go Aero, Inc.

1:10-cv-

02921

U.S. Dist.

D. Colo.

Silver &

DeBoskey Breach of Contract Sporting Goods

7/2011 Advertise.com, Inc. v. AOL LLC, et al. 2:09-cv-

05983

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Michelman &

Robinson Trademark Infringement Advertising

5/2011 Power Balance, LLC v. Power Force,

LLC, et al.

8:10-cv-

01726

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Call & Jensen Trademark Infringement Manufacturing

5/2011 Montage Deer Valley n/a n/a DV Luxury

Resort, LLC Job Cost Audit Construction

4/2011 Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation

v. Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

2:10-cv-

01780

U.S. Dist.

D. Ariz. Reed Smith,

LLP Patent Infringement Pharmaceutical

Deposition: 7/1/11

4/2011 Gary D. Blehm v. The Life is Good

Company, et al.

1:09-cv-

02865

U.S. Dist.

D. Colo.

Garlin Driscoll

Howard Copyright Infringement Apparel

3/2011 Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland),

Inc. v. Charles F. Hale, et al.

2:10-cv-

00816

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah

Ryan

Swanson &

Cleveland,

PLLC

Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Medical

Instruments

3/2011 Aspex Eyewear, Inc., et al. v. Altair

Eyewear, Inc.

1:10-cv-

12202

U.S. Dist.

S.D.N.Y. Reed Smith,

LLP Patent Infringement Apparel

Deposition: 3/17/11

3/2011

HOA for The Colony at White Pine

Canyon, et al. v. Iron Mountain

Associates, et al.

070500178 Utah Dist. Richards

Brandt Job Cost Audit Construction

2/2011 Buckley H. Crispin v. Christian Audigier,

Inc., et al.

2:09-cv-

09509

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Doniger /

Burroughs,

APC

Copyright Infringement Apparel

1/2011 Hersch and Company v. Mattel, Inc.,

et al.

BC399474 Cal. Super. Greenberg

Glusker Breach of Contract Entertainment

Deposition: 2/24/11

11/2010 Pennfield Oil Company v. Alpharma,

Inc., et al.

8:09-cv-

00345

U.S. Dist.

D. Neb.

Cassem

Tierney False Advertising Petrochemical

10/2010 Technology Patents LLC v. Deutsche

Telekom AG, et al.

8:07-cv-

03012

U.S. Dist.

D. Md. Nixon &

Vanderhye Patent Infringement

Tele-

Communication Deposition: 11/9/10

10/2010

Pikcard Musical Manufacturing, Inc.

d/b/a Pikcard USA, et al. v. Michael

Hallahan d/b/a PSI Plastic Graphics &

Promotional Products, et al.

2:09-cv-

05177

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal

Wayne

Thomas &

Associates

Patent Infringement,

False Advertising Recording

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8/2010 Osram Sylvania, Inc. v. American

Induction Technologies, Inc.

2:09-cv-

08748

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal

Cantor

Colburn Patent Infringement Manufacturing

8/2010 nHance Technologies, Inc. v. Trax, LLC,

et al.

6:09-cv-

00018

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Va. Woods Rogers

Copyright Infringement,

Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Computer

Software

7/2010 U.S. Textile Printing, Inc. v. Crew

Knitwear, Inc., et al.

2:08-cv-

04139

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal

Lim, Ruger &

Kim, LLP

Copyright Infringement,

Breach of Contract Apparel

6/2010 eForce Global, Inc. v. Bank of America

Corporation, et al.

3:09-cv-

01984

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Cal.

Reed Smith

LLP Breach of Contract

Financial

Services

5/2010 Pace International, LLC, et al. v.

Industrial Ventilation, Inc., et al.

2:08-cv-

01822

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Wash. TraskBritt Patent Infringement

Agricultural

Chemicals

4/2010 Google Inc. v. Netlist, Inc.

4:08-cv-

04144

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Cal. Pruetz Law

Group Patent Infringement

Computer

Software Deposition: 5/19/10

1/2010 Carroll Shelby, et al. v. Factory Five

Racing, Inc., et al.

2:08-cv-

07881

U.S. Dist.

D. Mass.

Sedgwick

Detert Trademark Infringement Celebrity

1/2010 Tropicana Las Vegas, Inc., et al. v.

Aztar Corporation, et al.

2:09-cv-

01488

U.S. Dist.

D. Nev. Glaser Weil Trademark Infringement

Gaming/

Hospitality

1/2010 SME Steel Contractors, et al. v. Star

Seismic and PKM Steel 080916144 Utah Dist. TraskBritt

Trade Secret

Misappropriation Construction

1/2010 CoreBrace, LLC, et al. v. Star Seismic,

LLC, et al.

2:08-cv-

00011

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah TraskBritt

Trade Secret

Misappropriation,

Patent Infringement,

Breach of Contract

Construction Deposition: 3/17/10

Trial Testimony: 4/8/10

12/2009 Philips Electronics North America

Corporation, et al. v. BC Technical, Inc.

2:08-cv-

00639

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah

Ryan

Swanson &

Cleveland,

PLLC

Copyright Infringement,

Trademark Infringement,

Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Medical

Instrument Deposition:2/24/10

11/2009 AOB Properties, Ltd. v. Laser Spine

Institute, LLC, et al.

8:08-cv-

00303

U.S. Dist.

M.D. Fla.

Abbey

Adams Patent Infringement

Medical

Instrument

10/2009 National Products, Inc. v. Gamber-

Johnson, LLC

2:08-cv-

00049

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Wash Darby &

Darby P.C. False Advertising Manufacturing

Deposition: 2/18/10

Trial Testimony: 4/8/10

10/2009 Netbula, LLC, et al. v. Chordiant

Software, Inc., et al.

5:08-cv-

00019

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Cal. Antonio L.

Cortez, Esq. Copyright Infringement

Computer

Software Deposition: 10/28/09

10/2009 Bryan Callan v. Christian Audigier, Inc.,

et al.

2:08-cv-

08072

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Cal. Doniger

Burroughs

Breach of Contract,

Copyright Infringement Apparel

Deposition: 10/20/09

7/2009 Klein Becker USA, LLC, et al. v. Tarik S.

Tahini a/k/a Eric Morello, et al.

2:07-cv-

00521

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah

Klein-Becker

USA, LLC, et

al.

Trademark Infringement,

Copyright Infringement,

False Advertising

Health & Beauty

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7/2009 Montana Camo, Inc., and Clay

Mathews v. Cabela’s, Inc., et al.

1:08-cv-

00071

U.S. Dist.

D. Mont. Vantage Law

PLLC

Trademark Infringement,

Copyright Infringement Apparel

Deposition: 11/30/09

7/2009 Swimways Corporation v. Aqua-Leisure

Industries, Inc.

1:08-cv-

01289

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Va.

Williams

Mullen

Patent Infringement,

Trademark Infringement Sporting Goods

7/2009 Advanced Technology Incubator, Inc.

v. Sharp Corporation, et al.

2:07-cv-

00468

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Tex. Nixon &

Vanderhye Patent Infringement Electronics

Deposition: 1/15/10

7/2009 Urband & Lazar Music Publishing, Inc. v.

Dwayne A. Carter p/k/a Lil’ Wayne

2:08-cv-

03566

U.S. Dist.

E.D. La. Lowe Stein Copyright Infringement Recording

6/2009

American Assoc. for Justice a/k/a

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

v. The American Trial Lawyers

Association

0:07-cv-

04626

U.S. Dist.

D. Minn.

Cochran,

Cherry,

Givens, Smith,

Lane & Taylor

Trademark Infringement,

Deceptive Trade

Practices

Legal

Deposition: 7/29/09

6/2009 UltraTech International, Inc., et al. v.

Swimways Corporation

3:05-cv-

00134

U.S. Dist.

M.D. Fla.

Kaufman &

Canoles Patent Infringement Sporting Goods

4/2009 Colorado Instrument, Inc. d/b/a Solar

World v. SolarWorld AG, et al.

1:08-cv-

01230

U.S. Dist.

D. Colo. Nixon &

Vanderhye Trademark Infringement Solar Energy

Deposition: 8/17/09

4/2009 Ubisoft, Inc., et al. v. Optical Experts

Manufacturing, Inc.

3:08-cv-

00336

U.S. Dist.

W.D.N.C. Greenberg

Glusker

Negligence,

Breach of Contract,

Copyright Infringement

Entertainment

Deposition: 4/23/09

4/2009 Deniro Marketing, LLC v. New Edge

Media Inc., et al.

2:08-cv-

00759

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Cal.

Meath &

Pereira

Copyright Infringement,

Breach of Contract,

Trade Secret

Misappropriation,

False Advertising

Computer

Software

3/2009 Abraham Ledesma v. D.R. Horton, Inc.

5:08-cv-

00128

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Tex. Barry & Loewy Copyright Infringement Construction

Deposition: 6/9/09

2/2009

New Century Sci & Tech, Inc., and

Shandong International Economic

Technical Development Co. Ltd. v.

Carson Cheng, et al.

BC374648 Cal. Super.

Chan Law

Group LLP

Breach of

Fiduciary Duties,

Fraud,

Trade Secret

Misappropriation,

Trademark Infringement

Mass Marketing

Deposition: 2/23/09

Trial Testimony: 4/1/09

2/2009

Tristrata Technology, Inc. v. Jeunique

International, Inc., Dermalogica, Inc.,

et al.

1:06-cv-

00645

U.S. Dist.

D. Del.

Leader

Gorham LLP Patent Infringement Health & Beauty

1/2009 Ronnie Coleman v. Gold’s Holding

Corp., et al.

08-cv-

06542

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Marrone

Robinson

Frederick &

Foster

Misappropriation

of Image,

Invasion of Common

Law Right of Privacy,

False Advertising

Celebrity

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12/2008

Dave D. Probert and Jacklyn O.

Probert v. The Clorox Company

1:06-cv-

00142

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah Kirton &

McConkie Patent Infringement

Consumer

Products Deposition: 7/8/09

11/2008

Robin Singh Educational Services

d/b/a Testmasters v. Blueprint Test

Preparation, LLC, et al.

BC 346066 Cal. Super. Sedgwick

Detert/

Ropers

Majeski

Trade Secret

Misappropriation,

False Advertising,

Breach of Contract

Education Deposition: 10/31/07

Deposition: 11/21/08

Trial Testimony: 1/14/09

10/2008 Denice Shakarian Halicki, et al. v.

Carroll Shelby

2:07-cv-

06859

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Sedgwick

Detert

Trademark Infringement,

Dilution,

Copyright Infringement

Celebrity

10/2008 ATM Express, Inc. v. ATM Express, Inc. 3:07-cv-

01293

U.S. Dist.

S.D. Cal.

Affinity Law

Group

Trademark Infringement,

Unfair Competition,

Cybersquatting

Manufacturing

9/2008 Adiba & Majid Mahroom v. Best

Western International Inc., et al.

C07- 2351 Cal. Super. Gorman &

Miller P.C. Breach of Contract Hospitality

Deposition:11/17/08

Trial Testimony:4/28/09

9/2008 MostChoice.com, Inc. v. NetQuote,

Inc.

1:08-cv-

00744

U.S. Dist.

D. Colo. Isenberg &

Hewitt False Advertising Insurance

Deposition: 1/22/09

9/2008 MDM Group Associates v. Midgett

Realty

1:07-cv-

02543

U.S. Dist.

D. Colo. LiPuma Law Copyright Infringement Real Estate

9/2008 Paul N. Nelson v. K2 Inc., et al. 2:07-cv-

01660

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Wash.

Black Lowe &

Graham Patent Infringement Sporting Goods

8/2008 digEcor, Inc. v. e.Digital Corporation, et

al.

2:06-cv-

00437

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah Ray Quinney

& Nebeker

Trade Secret

Misappropriation Electronics

Deposition: 10/31/08

Trial Testimony:5/14/09

8/2008 Steven Shein v. Hot Topic, Inc., et al. 2:08-cv-

00059

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Krane & Smith Copyright Infringement Apparel

8/2008 Flashpoint Technology, Inc. v. Vivitar

Corporatoin n/a n/a

Wang

Hartmann Royalty Audit Review Electronics

8/2008 GP Industries, Inc. v. Eran Industries,

Inc., et al.

8:06-cv-

00050

U.S. Dist.

D. Neb.

Kirton &

McConkie Patent Infringement Manufacturing

7/2008 Suarez Corporation Industries, et al. v.

Earthwise Technologies, et al.

2:07-cv-

02020

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Wash. Black Lowe &

Graham

Trademark Infringement,

Cyberpiracy

Household

Products Deposition: 9/12/08

7/2008 Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., et

al. v. Globus Medical, Inc.

2:06-cv-

04248

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Pa. McShea

Tecce Patent Infringement

Medical

Instrument Deposition: 10/24/08

Trial Testimony:11/10/08

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7/2008 Ajaxo, Inc., et al. v. Bank of America,

et al.

2:07-cv-

00945

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Cal. Richard

Antognini

Copyright Infringement Computer

Software Deposition: 10/29/08

Deposition: 11/18/08

6/2008 Vanguard Products Group, Inc., et al.

v. Merchandising Technologies, Inc.

3:07-cv-

01405

U.S. Dist.

D. Or. Miller Nash LLP Patent Infringement Merchandising

Deposition: 8/27/08

5/2008 Michael Cassel v. Wasserman,

Comden, Casselman & Pearson, et al.

LC 070478 Cal. Super.

Makarem &

Associates

Breach of Contract,

Breach of

Fiduciary Duty,

Unfair Business Practices

Apparel Deposition:5/28/08

Trial Testimony:12/19/11

5/2008 The Grateful Palate, Inc v. Joshua Tree

Imports

2:06-cv-

02103

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Sedgwick

Detert

Trademark Infringement,

False Advertising,

Dilution

Food and

Beverages Deposition: 6/18/08

3/2008 MDM Group Associates v. ResortQuest

International

1:06-cv-

01518

U.S. Dist.

D. Colo. LiPuma Law

Copyright Infringement,

Deceptive Trade Real Estate

2/2008 Rain Corporation v. JYP Entertainment,

Ltd., et al.

3:07-cv-

00081

U.S. Dist.

D. Nev.

Watson

Rounds Trademark Infringement Entertainment

2/2008 Fortunet, Inc. v. GameTech

International, et al.

2:06-cv-

00393

U.S. Dist.

D. Nev. Watson

Rounds False Advertising Gaming

Deposition: 5/8/08

2/2008 David Shen Dental Corporation v.

Dentsply, Inc.

2:06-cv-

04363

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Pa.

IP Law Group

LLC Trademark Infringement

Dental Products

and Services

2/2008 United States Trust Company, N.A. v.

Lehman Bros. Inc., et al

07

CC08720 Cal Super. Davis Wright

Breach of Contract,

Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Financial

Services

1/2008 IRF of Los Angeles County v. Moore

Iacofano Goltsman

BC 357401 Cal. Super. Long & Levit

LLP Breach of Contract

Computer

Software Deposition: 1/9/09

12/2007 International Flora Technologies, Ltd. v.

Clarins S.A., et al.

2:06-cv-

01371

U.S. Dist.

D. Ariz. Kercsmar Law

Firm Patent Infringement Cosmetics

Deposition: 4/3/08

10/2007 Thomas O’Keefe v. Ogilvy & Mather

Worldwide

1:06-cv-

06278

U.S. Dist.

S.D.N.Y. Newberg &

Winters

Copyright Infringement,

Trademark Infringement Advertising

Deposition: 12/20/07

10/2007

Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath &

Gilchrist v. Smartweb Technology, Inc.,

et al.

6:06-cv-

02485

U.S. Dist.

M.D. Fla. Gwire Law Breach of Contract Education

9/2007 Corporate Visions, Inc. v. SalesBrain,

LLC, et al.

3:07-cv-

00029

U.S. Dist.

D. Nev. Watson

Rounds

Copyright Infringement,

Trade Secret

Misappropriation,

Breach of Contract

Leadership

Training Deposition: 4/3/08

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6/2007 Esports Partners, Inc. v. Collegiate

Marketing Services, Inc.

3:06-cv-

01162

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Tex.

Cowles &

Thompson

Copyright Infringement,

False Advertising

Collegiate

Licensing

3/2007

Clinical Innovations, LLC, d/b/a Clinical

Innovation, Inc. v. Utah Medical

Products, Inc.

2:05-cv-

00634

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah Parsons Behle Patent Infringement

Medical

Instruments

2/2007

Baden Sports, Inc. v. Molten

Corporation

2:06-cv-

00210

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Wash. Vantage Law

PLLC Patent Infringement Sporting Goods

Deposition: 4/11/07

Trial Testimony: 8/7/07

2/2007 Electromotive, Inc. v. Mercury Marine,

A Division of Brunswick Corporation

1:06-cv-

01139

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Va.

Nixon &

Vanderhye Patent Infringement Manufacturing Deposition: 4/17/07

Trial Testimony: 7/17/07

Rebuttal Trial Testimony:

7/26/07

2/2007 Coates Construction & Engineering,

Inc. v. Hexcel Corporation

2:05-cv-

00532

American

Arbitration

Association Young

Hoffman Contract Dispute Construction

Deposition: 5/31/07

AAA Testimony:10/11/07

2/2007 Andrx Therapeutics, Inc. v.

Mallinckrodt, Inc.

0:06-cv-

60210

U.S. Dist.

S.D. Fla. Berger

Singerman Breach of Contract Pharmaceutical

Deposition: 3/15/07

1/2007 Memry Corporation v. Kentucky Oil,

NV, U.S. Inc., et al.

5:04-cv-

03843

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Cal. Cantor

Colburn, LLP

Trade Secret

Misappropriation Oil & Gas

Deposition:3/9/07

Trial Testimony:12/17/07

12/2006

Clinical Innovations, LLC d/b/a Clinical

Innovations, Inc. v. Tyco Healthcare

Group, LP, et al.

5:05-cv-

00633

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah Parsons Behle Patent Infringement

Medical

Instruments

12/2006

CD Listening Bar, Inc. d/b/a Super D

and Super D/Phantom Sound & Video

v. MSI Music Corporation d/b/a MSI of

Miami, et al.

05 cc

04844 Cal. Super.

Davis Wright

Breach of Contract,

Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Recording

Deposition: 12/15/06

12/2006 Epicrealm Licensing, LLC, v. Autoflex

Leasing, Inc., et al.

2:05-cv-

00163

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Tex. IP Law Group Patent Infringement

Social

Networking

11/2006 Efecta Technologies 06-10068 Bankr.

D. Del. Fox Rothschild Patent Valuation

Computer

Software/

Hardware

10/2006 Andrx Pharmaceuticals, LLC v.

GlaxoSmithKline, PLC, et al.

1:05-cv-

23264

U.S. Dist.

S.D. Fla. Isicoff Ragatz Patent Infringement Pharmaceutical

Deposition: 12/20/06

10/2006 H&R Block Eastern Enterprises, Inc., et

al. v. Intuit, Inc.

4:06-cv-

00039

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Mo.

Berkowitz

Oliver

False Advertising,

Trademark Infringement

Financial

Services

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3/2006 MGA Entertainment, Inc. v. Ubisoft

Entertainment, S.A.

50 T 133

00467

American

Arbitration

Association Greenberg

Glusker

Copyright Infringement,

Trademark Infringement,

Breach of Contract

Entertainment Deposition: 2/28/06

Deposition: 4/19/06

AAA Testimony: 7/17/06

2/2006 Smile, Inc. Asia PTE. LTD. v. BriteSmile

Management, Inc., et al.

020903521 Utah Dist. Kirton &

McConkie Trademark Infringement

Medical

Instrument Deposition: 7/20/06

2/2006 Felix Alba, et al. v. Malvern Instruments

Ltd.

50 133 T

00018 05

American

Arbitration

Association Snell & Wilmer

L.L.P.

Breach of Contract,

Royalty Dispute

Laboratory

Equipment Deposition: 3/3/06

AAA Testimony: 4/27/06

1/2006

Argus Fire and Casualty Ins. Co., et al.

v. American Superior Insurance

Company, et al.

98-02512

CA 27 Fla. Cir.

Wilson Elser Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Insurance

Underwriting Deposition: 10/10/06

11/2005

Walker Zanger, Inc. v. Paragon

Industries, Inc., d/b/a Bedrosians, a

California Corporation

3:04-cv-

01946

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Cal. Reed Smith

LLP

False Advertising,

Trade Dress

Infringement,

Copyright Infringement

Construction

Deposition: 12/22/05

10/2005 Student Lifeline, Inc. v. The Senate of

the State of New York, et al.

2:04-cv-

05484

U.S. Dist.

E.D.N.Y. John A.

Dalley, Esq.

Copyright Infringement,

Trade Dress Infringement Security

Deposition: 9/6/07

9/2005 D. J. Investment Group, LLC v.

SunCrest, LLC

050110184 Utah Dist. Bendinger

Crockett Contract Dispute Construction

Deposition: 1/10/07

8/2005

DataTreasury Corp. v. Ingenico, S.A.

d/b/a Group Ingenico and Ingenico,

Inc.

5:02-cv-

00095

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Tex Nixon &

Vanderhye Patent Infringement

Computer

Electronics Deposition: 11/2/05

5/2005 David Silva v. Paul Frank Industries, et

al.

2:03-cv-

09327

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Smith

Chapman Copyright Infringement Apparel

4/2005 Jeff & Rieta Ebberts v. Harris Research,

Inc. d/b/a Chem-Dry

2:04-cv-

00971

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah Kirton &

McConkie Patent Infringement Chemical

Deposition: 11/23/05

4/2005

U.S.A. United Staffing Alliance, LLC v.

Workers Compensation Fund a/k/a

Workers’ Compensation Fund, et al.

030905086 Utah Dist. Lawrence

Buhler Breach of Contract Insurance

Deposition: 6/22/05

3/2005 Hawaii International, Inc., et al. v.

Seven Seas Seafood, Inc., et al

1:03-cv-

00460

U.S. Dist.

D. Haw.

Cades

Schutte LLP Trademark Infringement Food Processing

3/2005 Hawaii International, Inc., et al. v.

Mommy Gina Tuna Resources

1:05-cv-

00679

U.S. Dist.

D. Haw.

Cades

Schutte LLP Patent Infringement Food Processing

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3/2005 Dr. Paul Lorenc v. Coapt Systems 1:03-cv-

09603

U.S. Dist.

S.D.N.Y

Reed Smith

LLP Patent Infringement

Medical

Instrument

3/2005 Potrans International, Inc. v. Albert

Chen, et al.

04CC0562

2 Cal. Super. Wang

Hartman &

Gibbs

Breach of

Fiduciary Duty,

Fraud,

Breach of Contract

Electronics Deposition: 7/12/05

Deposition: 12/20/05

2/2005 Brian Warner p/k/a Marilyn Manson, et

al. v. Hot JWP Music, Inc., et al.

2:04-cv-

02967

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Ropers

Majeski

Copyright Infringement,

Trademark Infringement Recording

1/2005

Litecubes, LLC, et al. v. Northern Light

Products, Inc. d/b/a

GlowProducts.com

4:04-cv-

00485

U.S. Dist.

E.D. Mo. Christensen

O'Connor Patent Infringement

Consumer

Products Deposition: 6/29/05

Trial Testimony: 10/3/05

12/2004 Brian P. Murray v. Tony Hawk, Mattel,

and Activision

8:03-cv-

01604

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Ropers

Majeski Copyright Infringement Entertainment

11/2004 Desert Extrusion Corp. v. K2, Inc. and

The Shakespeare Company

2:02-cv-

02180

U.S. Dist.

D. Ariz.

Black Lowe &

Graham Patent Infringement

Lawn & Garden

Products

8/2004 Clock Spring, L.P. v. Wrapmaster, Inc.,

et al.

4:03-cv-

03541

U.S. Dist.

S.D. Tex.

Reed Smith

LLP Patent Infringement Oil & Gas

8/2004 Terranet Investments v. Jensen Haslem,

PC n/a

American

Arbitration

Association

Richards

Brandt Miller &

Nelson

Analysis of damages

from delayed project Construction

6/2004 Karen Umbrella Co. LTD. v. Yeh Hung

Co., et al.

8:02-cv-

00875

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Wang & Patel

P.C. Patent Infringement

Lawn & Garden

Products

6/2004 Steiner, et al. v. ABC, Inc., et al. 2:00-cv-

05798

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal. Wilson Elser Copyright Infringement Recording

5/2004 Designs in Copper, Inc. v. Import

Resource Group, Inc., et al.

2:03-cv-

05459

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Ropers,

Majeski Copyright Infringement Lawn & Garden

5/2004 FDL, Inc. v. Lifetime Products, Inc. 1:03-cv-

00013

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah

VanCott

Bagley Patent Infringement

Household

Products

4/2004 Romney Lumber v. Salt Lake City Corp. 2:00-cv-

00695 Utah Dist.

Parry

Anderson &

Gardiner

Breach of Contract,

Breach of Implied Duty

of Good Faith

and Fair Dealing

Construction

3/2004 Isabella Fiore, LLC, et al. v. Studio

Imports Ltd., et al.

2:03-cv-

02672

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Sedgwick

Detert Copyright Infringement Apparel

2/2004

Blue Rhino Corporation v. White Rose

Propane, LLC

2:02-cv-

01165

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah Snell & Wilmer

L.L.P Trademark Infringement Distribution

Deposition: 5/2004

1/2004 NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/a n/a Kirton &

McConkie

Research Contract

Review Pharmaceutical

10/2003 Habib Mahdavi dba Kid Safe LLC v.

Anjac Fashion Building, et al. BC 285997 Cal. Super.

Fowler Law

Group Construction Dispute

Juvenile

Products

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8/2003 Ecast, Inc. v. Touchtunes Music Corp.

3:01-cv-

04298

U.S. Dist.

N.D. Cal. Nixon &

Vanderhye Patent Infringement

Computer

Software Deposition: 4/2004

6/2003 Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. v. H-S Tool

and Parts, Inc., et al.

67-204689-

04 Tex. Dist.

Rohde & Van

Kampen Trademark Infringement Aeronautics

5/2003 Import Resource Group, Inc. v. Wal-

Mart, et al.

2:01-cv-

03192

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Sedgwick

Detert Copyright Infringement

Lawn & Garden

Products

3/2003

Brigham Young University and Dr.

Daniel Simmons v. Monsanto

Company, et al.

2:06-cv-

00890

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah

Beus Gilbert

PLLC

Breach of Contract,

Breach of Fiduciary

Duty, Trade Secret

Misappropriation

Pharmaceutical

12/2002 Cresco, Inc. v. Target Stores 2:01-cv-

05295

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Sedgwick

Detert Copyright Infringement

Lawn & Garden

Products

12/2002 Flou S.P.A. v. Rid-Gid Products, Inc. 2:01-cv-

05214

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Ropers

Majeski Breach of Contract

Household

Durable Goods

9/2002 J. Rodney Dansie v. High Country

Estates

930900966 Utah Dist. Parry

Anderson &

Gardiner

Analysis: road

maintenance costs by

common interest realty

associations

Construction

Trial Testimony: 9/2002

8/2002

Financial Freedom International, Inc. v.

International Credit Repair Service,

Inc., et al.

2:00-cv-

00659

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah

Kirton &

McConkie Copyright Infringement

Financial

Services

8/2002 Bravo Corporation v. U.S. Trading

Company

2:01-cv-

07542

U.S. Dist.

C.D. Cal.

Lannon &

Assoc. Trademark Infringement Sporting Goods

3/2002

Roger D. Kooimba d/b/a Triple K

Industries v. Zacklift International, Inc.

and Stanley Zackovich

4:01-cv-

04078

U.S. Dist.

D.S.D.

Christensen

O'Connor Patent Infringement

Transportation

Equipment

4/2001 K2 Corporation v. Rollerblade, Inc. 2:00-cv-

00272

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Wash.

Black Lowe &

Graham Patent Infringement Sporting Goods

4/2001 Rollerblade, Inc. v. K2 Corporation 1:00-cv-

02239

U.S. Dist.

D.N.J.

Black Lowe &

Graham Patent Infringement Sporting Goods

2/2001 Atlas Steel, Inc. v. Herm Hughes

98-

0913228 Utah Dist. Callister

Nebeker &

McCullough

Business Interruption Construction

Deposition: 11/2003

9/2000 Bennett Elementary School n/a n/a Bellevue

Public Schools Job Cost Audit Construction

9/2000 Kenneth L. Failor, et al. v. MegaDyne

Medical Products, Inc.

980907641

CV Utah Dist.

Parry

Anderson Royalty Dispute

Medical

Instruments

8/2000 Baypack Fisheries, LLC v. Nelbro

Packing Company, et al.

3AN-96-

7530

Alaska

Super.

Nelbro

Packing Business Interruption

Commercial

Fishing

2/2000 Bellevue High School n/a n/a Bellevue

School District Job Cost Audit Construction

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11/1999

Milbar Medical v. Medicis

Pharmaceutical

76 133

00023 99

American

Arbitration

Association,

Dallas, TX

Reed Smith

LLP Patent Infringement Pharmaceutical

6/1999 Soloflex, Inc. v. Bowflex, Inc., et al. 3:98-cv-

00557

U.S. Dist.

D. Or. Lane Powell Trademark Infringement Sporting Goods

4/1999 Salt Lake City Airport Authority v.

Contraves Construction n/a n/a

Richards

Brandt Miller &

Nelson

Claims Review Construction

6/1998 Medina Elementary School n/a n/a Bellevue

School District Job Cost Audit Construction

3/1998 Coval v. Alpha Therapeutic & Green

Cross Corp.

2:97-cv-

00035

U.S. Dist.

W.D. Wash.

Williams

Kastner Patent Infringement

Medical

Products

3/1998 Zyvax, Inc. v. Alcoa Composites, Inc. 2:96-cv-

00031

U.S. Dist.

D. Utah Parsons Behle Product Disparagement Aerospace

5/1997 Ergometrics v. The Seattle Post-

Intelligencer

95-2-

33168-8 Wash. Super.

Christensen

O'Connor Product Disparagement

Employee

Testing

12/1996 Nolan v. Snohomish County n/a n/a

Snohomish

County

Prosecutor’s

Office

Analysis of regulatory

taking claim brought by

developer

Construction

11/1995 Tekmax, Inc. v. Exide Corporation 3:95-cv-

00032

U.S. Dist.

D. Or.

Nixon &

Vanderhye Patent Infringement

Equipment

Manufacturing