U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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Tencent Holdings Limited alleges Delson Group Inc. tried to register its mark
SAN FRANCISCO – An Internet and media business based in China alleges a Santa Clara company applied to register the plaintiff's trademark as its own. -
Application developer alleges its Facebook 'gripe' site does not infringe trademark
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco application developer alleges it was harmed by a social media company's practices. -
Crescent City Harbor District alleges it is owed by vessel, owner for fees
SAN FRANCISCO – The owner of a fishing vessel is facing a suit from a harbor district over allegations that it failed to pay permit fees. -
Taylor-Bailey Inc. accused of not paying union contributions
SAN FRANCISCO – Labor union trusts allege that an employer has filed to pay contributions as required per their agreement. -
Federal judge hired by commercial litigation funder IMF Bentham
SANTA MONICA -- A commercial litigation financier has appointed a former federal judge to its U.S. investment committee. -
Epistar settles patent litigation with Adamax in U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Epistar Corp., an innovative LED global lighting company that took legal action in August against Adamax Inc. for alleged patent infringement of six of its LED lighting labels has reached an agreement with Adamax. -
Federal judge approves $15 billion Volkswagen settlement
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge recently approved a $15 billion settlement, one of the largest in the history of the United States, concerning Volkswagen Groups' diesel car emissions scandal. -
District court in California considers litigation funding disclosure rule
A proposed rule in the Northern District of California could require parties in civil suits to disclose the presence of litigation funders. And reactions to the proposal demonstrate just how far apart groups in the legal community are on the issue of third-party investment in lawsuits. -
Yahoo user files class action over data breach, alleges she was victim of identity theft
SAN FRANCISCO – A Yahoo user alleges she was the victim of identity theft after a 2014 data breach. -
Euro Space USA alleges contract breach with SP Far East will cost it millions
SAN FRANCISCO – A Union City business alleges it has suffered damages of $2.5 million after the termination of a sales contract. -
Texas man alleges CBS Interactive infringed patent with 'Big Brother' show
SAN FRANCISCO – A Texas man alleges his patented technology was used without permission for audience participation in the reality TV show "Big Brother." -
UpNest Inc. alleges New Jersey company is using trademark for similar services
SAN FRANCISCO – A Burlingame-based online marketplace for finding real estate agents alleges a New Jersey business is offering similar services under an almost identical name. -
Former VMWare employee alleges LINA wrongfully terminated disability benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A California woman alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated. -
Charcoal Companion Inc. claims Cave Tools infringed smoker box patent
SAN FRANCISCO – An Emeryville corporation that manufactures barbecue accessory products claims a Pennsylvania business makes products that infringe its patented designs. -
Adobe alleges eBay seller offers pirated software
SAN FRANCISCO – A software developer alleges that a Tennessee man obtained profit through the use of infringing trademarks. -
Shiloh Group facility accused of violating environmental laws by nonprofit
SAN FRANCISCO – A nonprofit corporation in Stockton alleges a Windsor industrial park is discharging contaminated water. -
Adobe alleges individual, Minnesota corporation sells pirated software copies
SAN JOSE – A San Jose software developer alleges a Minnesota individual and corporation are selling pirated and counterfeit versions of its software. -
Regents of the University of California alleges Ohio company infringed AFib patent
SAN FRANCISCO – An Oakland corporation claims an Ohio company promotes devices that infringe patented technology used to treat a heart issue. -
50Mango Inc. accused of using misappropriated information from Tapgerine LLC, TapMedia LLC
SAN FRANCISCO – Two businesses allege a Redwood City competitor is using misappropriated information. -
Judge denies Airbnb's motion to block short-term rental fines in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal court judge has denied a motion filed by Airbnb Inc. of San Francisco that seeks to have a local ordinance overturned on the grounds it violates the company’s rights to certain First Amendment protections.