Benjamin P. Gilford

Experience: Patent-Related Matters: Chervon (HK) Limited v. One World Techs., Inc. et al., No. 19cv1293 (D. Del. / PTAB): Representation of Chervon in the enforcement of a nine-patent infringement action involving lawn mower technology. Successfully defended all nine of Chervon's patents in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).; Sgromo v. Target Brands Inc., No. 20cv1030 / No. 2021-1702 (D. Minn./Fed. Cir.): Representation of Target in the defense of a three-patent infringement action involving bubble and inflatable products. Obtained a dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and an affirmance on appeal.; Klein Tools, Inc. v. IDEAL Industries, Inc., No. 19cv3604 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of IDEAL in the defense of a five-patent infringement action involving laser marking technology. Obtained a settlement without trial.; All-Cell Techs. v. Chervon North America, Inc., No. 18cv1419 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of Chervon in the defense of a four-patent infringement action involving battery technology. Obtained a settlement without trial.; Wi-LAN, Inc. v. LG Electronics, Inc. et al., No. 18cv1577 (S.D. Cal.): Representation of LG in the defense of a four-patent infringement action involving wireless communication technology. Obtained a summary judgment of no willful infringement and noninfringement based on patent exhaustion and a settlement without trial.; In re: Gates, 18-2331 (Fed. Cir.): Representation of Universal Electronics in the appeal of the PTAB's rejection of a patent application relating to remote control technology. Obtained a reversal of the rejection.; The Brain Technologies, LP v. AnyLogic North America, LLC, No. 17cv6574 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of AnyLogic in the defense of a patent infringement action involving computer display organization software. Obtained a dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.; Standard Textile Co., Inc. v. J&R United Industries, Inc., No. 17cv61815 (S.D. Fla.): Representation of J&R in the defense of a patent infringement action involving bed sheet technology. Obtained a settlement without trial.; Riddell, Inc. v. Kranos Corp. d/b/a Schutt Sports, No. 16cv4496 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of Schutt Sports in the defense of a three-patent infringement action involving protective helmets and fasteners. Obtained a settlement after trial.; Security5, LLC v. Revolar Inc., No. 16cv1645 (S.D. Cal.): Representation of Revolar in the defense of a patent infringement action involving portable security devices.; Riddell, Inc. v. Rawlings Sporting Goods, Inc., No. 15cv71 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of Rawlings in the defense of a four-patent infringement action involving protective helmets and shoulder pads. Obtained a settlement without trial.; Intercontinental Great Brands LLC v. Kellogg North America Co. et al., No. 13cv321 / Nos. 2015-2082, 2015-2084 (N.D. Ill./Fed. Cir.): Representation of Kellogg in the defense of a patent infringement action involving resealable packaging technology. Obtained summary judgment of invalidity and no literal infringement and an affirmance on appeal.; Exergen Corporation v. Brooklands, Inc., No. 12cv12243 (D. Mass.): Representation of Brooklands in the defense of a patent infringement action involving temporal artery thermometers. Obtained summary judgment of invalidity.; Trademark & Trade Secret Matters: Represented an international eyewear brand in the enforcement of its trademarks in a trademark infringement, trademark counterfeiting, and unfair competition action.; Represented a real estate company in the enforcement of its trademarks in a trademark infringement and unfair competition action. Obtained a settlement and permanent injunction without trial.; Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC v. Tipping Point Gaming, LLC, No. A-18-769136-B (Nev.): Representation of Caesars in the defense of trade secret counterclaims. Obtained a dismissal of trade secret counterclaims and a $950,000.00 fees award.; ISACA v. Telecommunication Systems, Inc. et al., No. 17cv2066 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of ISACA in an action for injunctive and declaratory relief. Obtained a settlement without trial.; VitalGo, Inc. v. Kreg Therapeutics, Inc. et al., No. 16cv5577 (N.D. Ill.): Representation of VitalGo in the enforcement of its copyrights and trademarks in a copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition action. Obtained a settlement without trial.; Springboards to Education, Inc. v. W.W. Grainger, Inc., 16cv2398 (N.D. Tex.): Representation of W.W. Grainger in the defense of a trademark infringement and unfair competition action. Obtained a dismissal of all claims without trial.; UL LLC v. Swagway, LLC et al., No. 16cv0075 (N.D. Ind.): Representation of UL in the enforcement of its 'UL' trademarks in a trademark infringement, trademark counterfeiting, and unfair competition action. Obtained a settlement and permanent injunction without trial.; Represented a chemical manufacturer in the defense of a trade secret action involving bone cement formulations. Obtained a settlement without trial.; Represented a national benefits, insurance, and wealth management services provider in a trademark infringement action involving infringement of the company's logo. Obtained a preliminary injunction and settlement without trial.; Previous Experience: Law Clerk, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Summer 2009;