Holly Gaudreau focuses her practice on commercial litigation, including antitrust, unfair competition, trademark, and copyright. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Gaudreau was an associate at a California-based litigation boutique. She also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Ming W. Chin of the California Supreme Court. In addition, Ms. Gaudreau participated in her law school's international human rights clinic and lobbied delegates of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to law school, Ms. Gaudreau worked as a senior legislative aide for a member of Congress in Washington, D.C. and was responsible for legislation involving international trade, science and technology, telecommunications, the environment, energy and small business. Representative IP and Commercial Litigation Cases Theme Co-op Promotions v. News America FSI, Inc. (N.D. Cal) Member of litigation team representing Theme Co-op in prosecution of antitrust/unfair business practices action involving free standing inserts used for advertising packaged goods products. Jury verdict in favor of Theme Co-op on antitrust claims affirmed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals at 546 F. 3d 991 (9th Cir. 2008) Fisherman's Wharf Bay Cruise Corporation v. Blue & Gold Fleet (SF Sup. Ct.) Member of litigation team representing plaintiff in predatory pricing, tying, price and services discrimination claims against rival provider of San Francisco Bay Cruises. Favorable settlement at trial after successful appeal reported at 114 Cal. App. 4th 309 (2003). GO Computer Inc. v. Microsoft Corp. (SF Sup. Ct.) Member of litigation team representing GO Computer, Inc. in antitrust action alleging exclusionary practices. Chinese Hospital v. Brown & Toland Medical Group (SF Sup. Ct.) Member of litigation team representing Chinese Hospital in action against major physicians network alleging market abuse. Unit Process Co. v. Tyco Flow Control (San Mateo Sup. Ct.) Member of litigation team representing Tyco Flow Control in defense of state and federal exclusive dealing, tying, monopoly, trade libel and franchise law claims brought by competitors and terminated distributors. Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. v. Garcia (N.D. Cal.) Member of litigation team representing Sony Computer Entertainment America in action to stop the unlawful distribution of "modding" devices and pirated video games. Golan v. Ashcroft (D. Co.) Member of litigation team representing plaintiffs in action involving copyright restoration under The Uruguay Round Agreements Act. BioGenex Laboratories Inc. v. Rashidi (Alameda Sup. Ct) Member of litigation team representing BioGenex in prosecution of trade secret case involving automated molecular pathology staining and imaging systems. Professional & Community Activities American Bar Association, Litigation and Antitrust Sections, Member The Bar Association of San Francisco, Antitrust and Business Regulation, Intellectual Property Section, International Human Rights Section, Member Saul Lefkowitz Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition, Regional Planning Committee, Member University of San Francisco School of Law, LL.M. Student Mentor Industries Technology & Software Publications 01 December 2010, Legality of Manufacturers Resale Price Maintenance Agreements with Retailer Customers Remains in State of Flux
Source: Townsend Antitrust Update, Articles 01 November 2010, Supreme Court Hears Argument Concerning International Exhaustion of Copyright
Source: Townsend IP Update, Articles 01 August 2010, California Supreme Court Lays Down the Law in Favor of Strict Antitrust Enforcement, Competition
Source: The Journal of the Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section of the State Bar of California, Articles 01 July 2010, California Supreme Court Eliminates Pass-On Defense Under State Antitrust Law
Source: Townsend Antitrust Update, Articles 01 June 2010, Supreme Court Blocks NFL Play for Antitrust Immunity
Source: Townsend Antitrust Update, Articles 01 May 2010, California Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on Key Antitrust Damage Issue
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