J. Rick Taché

Rick previously served as in-house counsel at leading companies, such as McDonnell Douglas Corporation, The Boeing Company, Nomadix, Inc. and Northpole, Ltd. This experience gives him valuable insight into the business needs of clients, allowing him to provide tailored legal advice and effectively support their strategic objectives.

• Served as counsel for industry leader in the food industry in trademark-infringement lawsuit filed against competitor in the Southern District of California. The lawsuit involved the company’s principal brand. Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client after the filing of motion for preliminary injunction.
• Represented the world’s largest international hotel chain in patent infringement lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Texas. The lawsuit involved number of patents to internet-based-reservations systems. Successfully settled the lawsuit after challenging the validity and enforceability of the patents in suit.
• Advised Papertech in patent infringement lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Virginia (successfully transferred to the Southern District of New York). The lawsuit involved number of patents relating to web-vision-event-capturing technology used in the pulp and paper industry. Successfully settled the lawsuit after challenging the validity and enforceability of the patents in suit. Kobayashi Ventures, LLC. V. PTPapertech, Inc.
• Served as counsel for EDMC in trademark infringement lawsuit filed by the University of the South in the Eastern District of Tennessee regarding the use of the mark South University. Damages at issue were estimated to be in excess of $60 million. Obtained favorable settlement for EDMC after successfully defending four-day preliminary injunction hearing. University of the South v. Education Management Corporation.
• Advised industry leader in the baby products industry defending against patent lawsuit filed by major competitor in the Central District of California. The lawsuit involved design patent relating to playards. Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client.
• Represented industry leader in the baby products industry defending against patent lawsuit filed by major competitor in the International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC proceeding involved five patents relating to baby strollers and playards. Obtained favorable settlement based upon series of summary judgment motions filed challenging the validity of the patents at issue.
• Served as counsel for industry leader in the baby products industry defending against patent lawsuit filed by competitor in the Central District of California. The lawsuit involved two patents relating to baby strollers. Prevailed on series of summary judgment motions resulting in both patents at issue being declared invalid.
• Represented Whitewater in patent infringement lawsuit filed in the District of Colorado relating to water-based amusement attractions. Obtained favorable settlement after successfully concluding the Markman Hearing and filing motions for summary judgment. Whitewater West Industries, LTD v. SplashTacular, Inc.
• Advised Whitewater in patent infringement lawsuit filed in the District of Colorado relating to interactive play structures. Obtained favorable settlement after successfully concluding the Markman Hearing. Whitewater West Industries, LTD v. Vortex Aquatic Structures International, Inc.