- Led the defense of a matter that was selected as one of the Top Defense Verdicts of 2019 by the Daily Journal. The case involved trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition claims related to Bluetooth and cloud-based telehealth hearing-aid technology filed against one of the largest hearing-aid manufacturers in the world. Yuri’s team prevailed in a motion for summary judgment that confirmed the perils of seeking trade secret protection while simultaneously seeking patent and copyright protection and the importance of carefully crafting the terms of an NDA.
- Obtained a temporary restraining order on behalf of clients in a federal action that prevented competitors from misappropriating trade secrets, falsely advertising, unfairly competing and diverting customers and employees, and destroying evidence.
- Secured a jury verdict of willful patent infringement and copyright infringement against a client’s competitor selling an infringing sea scooter.
- Argued before the Federal Circuit, which resulted in a seminal decision providing guidance on claim construction of design patents and affirming an order striking a patent expert from rendering opinions.
- Represented a Fortune 500 company before the International Trade Commission in a Section 337 investigation related to patent infringement by a competitor.
- Obtained a favorable claim construction and a subsequent noninfringement judgment in a case asserting against a client infringement of a patent directed to a personal flotation device.
- Obtained full dismissal of a company being sued by a competitor for allegedly infringing a wearable technology patent.
- Obtained full dismissal of a patent infringement action relating to mobile app technology on behalf of a publicly traded retailer.
- Obtained full dismissal of a company sued for allegedly infringing a transportation technology patent.
- Achieved relisting of products taken down on Amazon based on alleged patent infringement.
- Prevailed in a Ninth Circuit appeal on behalf of an international meat company on an order issued in the Central District of California related to proper service of summons.
- Obtained full dismissal, without payment, of an automotive parts company in a product liability action.
- Defended multiple automobile manufacturers in patent infringement cases involving tire pressure monitoring systems and accelerometers used in airbag restraint systems.
- Representing multinational companies to customize and implement patent and trademark enforcement programs to combat infringement, counterfeiting, and gray market goods, and to recover damages from infringers.
- Obtained a significant monetary settlement on behalf of a client against a Fortune 100 company accused of infringement within weeks of filing the suit and a temporary restraining order.
- Represented a global manufacturer in a patent infringement suit against a competitor related to patented technology in automotive parts, resulting in a favorable settlement.
- Represented a leading sports apparel and equipment company in a trademark infringement case.
- Prevailed in two separate motions to dismiss a securities class action filed against a client based in the People’s Republic of China that was accused of making material misrepresentations in its securities filings.
- Obtained full dismissal, sanctions, attorneys’ fees, and a monetary settlement from a plaintiff who sued a Fortune 500 company client for unfair business practices and fraud.
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From Fortune 100 companies to emerging high-tech, Yuri has a proven track record of keeping her clients’ needs at the forefront and crafting a unique strategy to secure positive results for her clients.