The Chicago IP Litigation blog, authored by R. David Donoghue, focuses on intellectual property litigation topics including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. It covers trial strategies, jury verdicts, damages awards, injunctions, and procedural issues in federal courts, particularly in the Northern District of Illinois. The blog discusses cases involving technology sectors such as telecommunications, software, medical devices, and automotive technologies. It also addresses issues like statutory damages, personal jurisdiction, and enforcement challenges in IP litigation. The content reflects practical insights from Donoghue's experience as lead trial counsel and IP practice group leader, providing analysis of litigation outcomes and legal standards relevant to IP enforcement and defense.
Stussy, Inc. v. The Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 26 C 2870, (N.D. Ill. June 1, 2026) (Kendall, C.J.).
Chief Judge Kendall denied defendant NIOKIT’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in this Schedule…
Semisilicon Technology Corp. v. Changzhou Jutai Electronic Co., Ltd., et al., No. 25 C 7388, (N.D. Ill. June 11, 2026) (Kendall, C.J.).
Chief Judge Kendall denied plaintiff Semisilicon’s motion for a preliminary injunction and its motion for alternative electronic service,…
Juncheng Kao v. Hengda Kite, No. 25 C 8491, (N.D. Ill. May 26, 2026) (Alonso, J.).
Judge Alonso denied defendant’s Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in this design patent infringement case involving a kite. The Court applied…
Chrome Hearts LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 26 C 497, (N.D. Ill. May 18, 2026) (Kendall, C.J.).
Chief Judge Kendall, in this Schedule A trademark and copyright action against 92 e-commerce defendants, granted…
Mobile Motherboard Inc. v. AIOEXPC, ALADAWN, and AKLWY, No. 24 CV 8703, (N.D. Ill. May 29, 2026) (Shah, J.).
Judge Shah denied plaintiff’s Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(e) & 60(b) motion to alter or amend the judgment and for leave…
GZ Long Ya Trading Co., Ltd. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule “A” (Defendant Tonchean), No. 24-cv-4193, (N.D. Ill. May 29, 2026) (Holleb Hotaling, Mag. J.).
Magistrate Judge Holleb Hotaling, after granting summary judgment and a permanent…
Blue Spring Partners, LLC v. The Individuals, Corporations, LLCs, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 23 C 983, (N.D. Ill. May 18, 2026) (Kendall, C.J.).
Chief Judge Kendall denied a non-party’s motion to intervene and for relief…
Bright Hand LLC v. Shenzhen Aoya Kuajing Dianzi Shangwu Youxiangongsi d/b/a Mylivell, No. 1:25-cv-11700, (N.D. Ill. May 26, 2026) (Coleman, J.).
Judge Coleman, in this patent infringement action involving an LED “flashlight glove” granted defendant’s Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6)…
Hublot SA v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 26 C 4668, (N.D. Ill. May 18, 2026) (Kendall, C.J.).
Chief Judge Kendall, in this Schedule A case, dismissed plaintiff Hublot’s complaint without prejudice for lack of…
GZ Long Ya Trading Co., Ltd. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 24-cv-4193, (N.D. Ill. Apr. 24, 2026) (Holleb Hotaling, Mag. J.).
Magistrate Judge Holleb Hotaling granted plaintiff GZ Long Ya Trading’s motion for summary…
