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Intellectual Property
Patent Infringement
Willful Infringement

Jake Lee v. Mike’s Novelties Inc., dba Mike’s Worldwide Imports; Manisch Chander, also known as Mike Chander, also known as Manisch Chandra, also known as Mike Chandra

Published: Oct. 20, 2012 | Result Date: Dec. 20, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 2:10-cv-02225-JAK-JC Verdict –  $300,000

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Anthony H. Handal

David M. Dushane


Defendant

Louis F. Teran


Facts

Plaintiff, the maker of a novelty tobacco pipe, sued Defendants, alleging patent infringement when Defendants sold purported knockoff pipes similar to Plaintiff's merchandise.

Result

Plaintiff awarded $70,000 in damages, plus $230,000 in attorney's fees.


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