John A. Lingl

Mr. Lingl focuses his practice of intellectual property law on patent, copyright and trademark litigation, assisting in all phases of trial preparation and pretrial motion practice.

In addition, Mr. Lingl is skilled in prosecuting both foreign and domestic patent applications in numerous areas including semiconductors, electrical systems, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) systems, packet switching and routing, network traffic optimization, Internet search technologies, advertising and behavioral targeting technologies, optical systems, terahertz radiation systems, x-ray systems, automotive interior systems, and automotive powertrain systems.

• Polar Molecular Corp. v. Amway, et al., No. 07-00460 (W.D. Mich. 2007-2008). Defended Amway in a breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation and civil conspiracy action that was successfully dismissed after filing a motion for summary judgment.
• Karmann GmbH v. Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., No. 05-55927 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2006 - 2007). Defended Dura in a bankruptcy court adversary proceeding involving patent infringement claims relating to convertible tops for automobiles. Assisted in obtaining settlement advantageous to Dura just prior to trial.
• Alticor Inc. v. Tristrata Technology, Inc., et al., No. 05-00763 (W.D. Mich. 2005). Assisted in quickly securing a favorable settlement on behalf of Alticor after filing a complaint for declaratory judgment.
• Hull v. Rothhammer International, Inc., No. 05-03538 (N.D. Cal. 2005). Defended Rothhammer in a patent infringement action that was successfully dismissed after filing a motion for summary judgment.

• "Product Review: Westlaw Patents," Landslide, Vol. 2, No. 5, May/June 2010

• Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
• State Bar of Michigan
  Intellectual Property Law Section
• Washtenaw County Bar Association

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