Joe Whitcomb

MHL Custom took legal action against Waydoo for allegedly infringing on two U.S. Patents related to a type of personal hydrofoil watercraft called an eFoil. Following a jury trial in March 2023, where certain patent claims were examined, it was determined that Waydoo had indeed infringed on MHL's patents and had to pay a $500 royalty per board sold, totaling $1,334,000 in damages.

Amenity Waste Solution, LLC based in Alabama, appealed the denial of its certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to the Small Business Administration's Office of Hearings and Appeals. The denial was primarily rooted in concerns regarding the control of the company by its service-disabled veteran, Karis Gilbert, who is the sole member of the LLC. Amenity Waste Solution refuted the denial, asserting that it was erroneous, and sought a reversal of the decision.

On July 5, 2023, Verndari, Inc. filed an appeal to the Small Business Administration after their certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) was denied. The SBA's decision was based on their finding that Verndari did not meet the certification criteria, as non-service-disabled veterans held negative control over their Board. In response to the denial, Verndari submitted an appeal to the Office of Hearings and Appeals with the request to reverse the decision.

On May 16, 2023, Horizon Marketing, Inc. filed an appeal with the Small Business Administration after their application for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification was denied. The denial was based on concerns regarding ownership and control issues raised by the SBA, which the Appellant disputes. Arguing that the denial was made in error, they sought reversal by bringing their case before the Office of Hearings and Appeals.

On February 20, 2023, Wigs Plus L.L.C. filed an appeal against the Small Business Administration regarding the denial of their SDVOSB certification application. The SBA had determined that Wigs Plus L.L.C. did not meet the requirement of demonstrating full control by service-disabled veterans. Wigs Plus L.L.C. disputes the SBA's denial decision and sought a reversal from the SBA's Office of Hearings and Appeals.

In July 2018, United Cannabis Corporation (UCANN) sued Pure Hemp Collective (Pure Hemp) for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,730,911 (the '911...

The City of San Clemente and the Reserve Maintenance Corporation initiated a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Sierra Club. The lawsuit sought to invalidate a settlement agreement between the DOT and the Sierra Club, which had resolved conflicts regarding the plans for extending a road near the Reserve Maintenance Corporation's community.

In this patent infringement lawsuit, Cyntec Company, Ltd. filed a case against Chilisin Electronics Corp., claiming they infringed on specific claims...

Speymalt Whisky Distributors Ltd., a prominent name in the spirits industry, sought to register "The Cairn" as a trademark for its range of high-quality Scotch whisky and whisky-based liqueurs. This application aimed to fortify their brand's presence and safeguard their unique products in the competitive market. However, the Trademark Examining Attorney opposed the application, citing a potential likelihood of confusion with two existing registered marks: "Cairn Brewing" and "Kenmore Washington Brewing." The opposition led Speymalt to escalate the matter to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Heartland, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Povolny Specialties, Inc., accusing them of infringing on patents related to commercial lighting control technology. The patents in question, U.S. Patent Nos. 9,788,391 B1 and 10,390,400 B1, were central to Heartland’s claims. The case focused on whether Povolny’s products, particularly those used in streetlight retrofitting projects, incorporated the patented "soft start circuitry" and other key features.